Junior Project Manager

Schlegel Villages; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join their Strategic Growth Team. This role is pivotal in reshaping care and support for residents and team members. You will assist in project planning, execution, and sustainability while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive attitude. Join a family-oriented company that values growth and development, where your contributions will directly impact the community and enhance the lives of residents. If you are passionate about project management and want to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for Growth and Development

Team Member Appreciation incentives

Extended Health Benefits

Retirement Savings

Individualized Assistance for Education

Loans and Scholarships

Unique Family Culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination or similar role.
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, execution, and tracking progress against KPIs.
• Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Data Analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in project management

Project Management Certificate

Change Management Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Category: Administrative Services (Support Office)

Requisition Number: JUNIO023412

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• Posted: February 7, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Description

At Schlegel Villages we are continually trying to reshape the way care and support is offered to our residents and team members. As we grow and embark on new initiatives, effective project management is essential to ensuring smooth execution, collaboration, and alignment with our strategic goals. To support this, we are pleased to introduce the role of Junior Project Manager, as part of the Strategic Growth Team.

The Junior Project Manager is supported by the Director of Business Process Development and plays a key role in supporting all aspects of project planning, execution, delivery, and sustainability. Through collaboration and a cross-functional approach, the Junior Project Manager will provide assistance in the development of project plans, defining timelines, resource allocation, and tracking progress against well-defined KPIs to ensure alignment with organizational goals. The role involves managing tasks, coordinating team efforts, and proactively identifying and addressing potential risks or obstacles. Strong communication is essential, as the Junior Project Manager will facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clear expectations, timely updates, and seamless workflow.

Support Office located in Kitchener, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join their team.

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members:

You can be you while being part of our Family!

• Competitive salary and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within;
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition;
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings;
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development;
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential;
• A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree;

As our new Junior Project Manager you will:

• Assist in all aspects of project planning including but not limited to:
  • Assisting in defining the scope of a project and overall objectives
  • Help to create detailed project plans that include project deliverables, defined timelines, communication, evaluation and sustainability plans as well as key milestones
  • Ensuring that all project team members are aware of their role and responsibilities
  • Conduct research and gather data to support project decision-making
  • Supporting evaluation during and after project completion
• Assist with task management including:
• Track project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed
• Organize meetings (internal and external) as required
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting notes, schedules, and status reports
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
• Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation
• Assist with project management communication strategies:
  • Coordinates and communicates effectively with internal Village teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of project tasks
  • Support communication between Support Office Teams and Village Leaders and Team Members (interdepartmental), ensuring alignment on all project goals
  • Communicate task updates and ongoing successes throughout and after the project is completed to team members and stakeholders
  • Addresses questions and concerns throughout the project

To be successful as the Junior Project Manager you will have the following requirements:

• Post-secondary education in project management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Certificate is a plus but not required
• Change Management Certificate or at least experience in applying change management principles
• Knowledge and experience with program evaluation
• Knowledge of LTC Act/Regulations and Retirement Home Act an asset
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or a similar role
• Highly organized with attention to details and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be an active listener and tailor communication style to the needs of the group while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to analyze and present data, reports, and presentations to various internal groups tailoring messages to a diverse audience with sensitivity and in alignment with Schlegel Villages values
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools – experience with project management tools would be an asset (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner).
• A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and pivot while managing many and varied tasks with a proven ability to prioritize complex tasks with critical deadlines and the wisdom to understand when a project or initiative needs to be put on pause
• Ability to work independently on projects, with tight deadlines, under minimal supervision
• Willing to travel to Schlegel Village locations as required
• Demonstrated experience in project management, change management, and program evaluation with the ability to both inspire and motivate teams, build consensus and foster trust and transparency while guiding a team toward achieving project goals
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to think strategically
• Ability to manage conflicts and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and without judgment

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident.”

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted, and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity, and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage, or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.