Indigenous Data Project Manager (Contract)

Canadian Development Consultants International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

CDCI Research in Ottawa, ON seeks a Data Project Manager to coordinate research and data management projects across Canada, focusing on Indigenous history and cultural research. You will build schedules, assign tasks, track deliverables, monitor budgets, and ensure deadlines are met with the support of a Project Coordinator.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in complex data projects, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with Indigenous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, social sciences, data management, or a related field and/or Project Management certification
• 3-5 years of experience managing complex research or data-driven projects, particularly Indigenous issues
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in project management software and quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to travel occasionally for stakeholder and team meetings
• Strong knowledge of archival research, Indigenous history, and cultural sensitivity practices
• Eligible for PWGSC security clearance
• Bilingual (English and French considered an asset)
• Familiarity with Prosci change management methodologies considered an asset
• Expertise in cultural safety best practice considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive data project plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Lead teams to meet critical milestones and deliverables, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholder objectives
• Build and maintain project schedules, task trackers, and workflows
• Assign and monitor tasks to ensure milestones and deadlines are met
• Track budgets, expenses, risks, and issues; elevate and support resolution
• Coordinate approvals, documentation, and ensure files are audit-ready
• Lead team meetings, set agendas, document action items, and ensure follow-up
• Provide day-to-day direction to remove blockers and maintain project momentum
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and monitor team capacity
• Guide and mentor team members to support strong performance and accountability
• Maintain transparent and culturally sensitive communication with clients, communities, and partners
• Uphold respect for Indigenous protocols, values, and cultural safety principles
• Collaborate on projects addressing key issues like MMIWG, Métis rights, Truth and Reconciliation, or related priorities identified by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
• Prepare reports, briefings, dashboards, and progress updates
• Maintain organized, secure digital records in compliance with data policies
• Track reporting requirements and document lessons learned at project close-out

Skills

Data project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

CDCI Research in Ottawa, ON seeks a Data Project Manager to coordinate research and data management projects across Canada, focusing on Indigenous history and cultural research. You will build schedules, assign tasks, track deliverables, monitor budgets, and ensure deadlines are met with the support of a Project Coordinator.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in complex data projects, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with Indigenous