Junior Project Manager (Oil & Gas) MatchBox Consulting Group

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PMI-SAC is seeking a Junior Project Manager to plan, organize and execute facilities regulated programs in Calgary. The role is a hybrid arrangement (3 days onsite) with travel up to 10%. The initial contract runs through Nov 30, 2027, with potential extension.

You will collaborate with Operations and Engineering to deliver compliant, reliable operations across Canada. Responsibilities include supervising GPMC projects, coordinating with external consultants, and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience.
• Experience managing GPMC or similar capital maintenance projects on process-safety-critical equipment.
• Direct experience with external consultants and contractors under schedule pressure.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work processes and facility integrity management systems.
• Experience in the Canadian oil and gas sector is a disqualifier.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Calgary-based role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage GPMC projects for process safety-critical equipment.
• Oversee maintenance projects ensuring regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to plan and execute regulated programs.
• Work with Project Controls to establish baseline schedules and spend forecasts.
• Direct and manage external consultants and contractors.
• Identify data integrity improvements and cost savings.
• Support development of project management tools and processes in Canada.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory awareness

Vendor management

Tools

Permit to Work

GPMC lifecycle

Project controls tools

Job description

Our client is looking for a Junior Project Manager to plan, organize and execute the facilities regulated programs.

Initial contract goes until Nov 30, 2027 with chances of extension. Hybrid 3 days onsite in Calgary. There will be a 10% travel involved in the position.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager you will be a key contributor to the management of facilities regulated programs to achieve reliable operation and continuous improvement of all assets located within the client’s Canadian footprint.

The Project Manager is an individual contributor who will work closely with other groups, including Operations and Engineering, to plan, organize and execute the facilities regulated programs. In this role, we will rely on you to provide strong technical, project management, organizational, and communication skills and to develop the knowledge of our systems, processes and tools required to plan and execute the program.

• Supervise and manage General Plant Maintenance Capital (GPMC) projects for process safety critical equipment.
• Oversee various maintenance projects to ensure all applicable regulatory and corporate requirements are met.
• Work with support teams and Project Controls to establish baseline execution schedule and spend forecast early in the project lifecycle
• Direct and manage the work of external consultants and contractors
• Effectively collaborate with the internal stakeholders and understand their expectations and expert contributions and how they can contribute to the program or project success
• Optimize and align field resources to support field implementation
• Identify data integrity improvements and cost savings through analysis of the programs
• Support the development and implementation of the project management tools, standards and processes to support the implementation of regulated programs within Canada

Must have:

• 4+ years’ experiences in Project Management
• Tangible, recent experience managing physical assets within the Canadian regulatory framework — direct exposure to CER/AER audit processes or equivalent provincial regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage GPMC or comparable capital maintenance projects on process-safety-critical equipment.
• Experience directing external consultants and contractors, including holding commercial and safety accountability under schedule pressure.
• Working knowledge of Permit to Work processes and facility integrity management systems.
• Canadian oil and gas sector experience specifically — this is a stated disqualifier area, not a general preference.

Nice to have:

• Existing network of local contractor vendors within Western Canadian pipeline operations.
• Familiarity with the specific project controls platform in use (to be confirmed on the spotlight call).
• Track record of identifying data integrity improvements or cost savings within a regulated maintenance program

About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.