Manager, Planning & Special Projects

St. Lawrence College; Kingston; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Canada is seeking a Manager for Planning & Special Projects to oversee strategic initiatives and project management. The role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to develop communication strategies that support the college's objectives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in organizational leadership and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in organizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Strong ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a planning process and communication strategy.
• Lead sustained project management and ensure critical milestones are met.
• Provide leadership to support business plans and special projects.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Strategies

Time Management

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

4-year post-secondary degree in Business or Communications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kingston , ON 100 Portsmouth Avenue K7M 1V6
Brockville , ON 2288 Parkedale Avenue K6V 3G9
Cornwall , ON 2 Saint Lawrence Drive K6H 4Z1

$ $ 96,466 — 120,582.00 YEAR Annually

Closing Date

• JOB ID : ADMN-25/26-003
• Location: Tri-Campus
• Job Type: Administrative/Management
• Start Date: Immediately
• Contract End Date: July 2026
• Department: Academic & Student Success
• Number of Positions: 1
• Duration: Term

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Academic & Student Success, the Manager, Planning & Special Projects is responsible for developing and managing a planning process and communication strategy for the division and providing leadership, project management and coordination for the strategic initiatives and special projects that are foundational to the Division’s multi-year and annual business plan and work plan and its role in advancing the College’s strategic goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the SVP and the management team, and relevant SLC departments to lead, develop and document a multi-year and annual business and work plan.
• Lead sustained project management for the plans and for the special projects that arise from the plans.
• Ensure and coordinate the assessment and evaluation processes/tools required to support evidence-based decision-making for the division.
• Work with the SVP and the management team to develop and implement an annual communication strategy that supports and advances the strategic and operational goals that underpin the business plan, work plan and special project.
• Provide project management leadership to the management team in support of their respective business plans, work plans and special projects.

This is a leadership role, and the Manager is responsible for developing, assessing resource requirements, monitoring, and facilitating the implementation of respective project work plans through the entire lifecycle of the projects and ensuring that critical milestones are met, and deliverables are achieved on time and on budget. The incumbent works within the College’s cyclical processes to affect project planning and execution. The incumbent will identify relevant interdependencies, look for synergies between projects and teams, nurture engagement with partners, provide creative problem-solving and risk mitigation and communicate findings and recommendations through regular status reports to the SVP and to the management team and other SLC leaders, as required.

The Manager, Planning & Special Projects provides primary support and intelligence to the SVP in ensuring the Division is a leader within the College on its key priorities. These include strategic planning, business planning, Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being, and communications to ensure that the Division is playing an instrumental role in advancing the College’s vision and strategic goals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a 4-year post-secondary degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study such as Business or Communications. An equivalency of education, training, and experience may be considered.

A minimum of 5 years experience inorganizing work, setting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines. Strong ability to develop and execute communications strategies, to multi-task and prioritize key activities. Ability to develop policies and procedures. Interpersonal skills to negotiate priorities and resolve competing priorities among project partners. Strong critical thinking skills to apply judgment and make recommendations for improvements.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Strong communications skills to establish strategies and implement communications initiatives
• Advanced planning, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clarity and precision in both written and verbal capacities
• Ability to take initiative and balance multiple priorities
• Excellent computer skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Strong leadership, management, and facilitation skills
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of strategic and business planning, financial planning, and budgeting cycles
• Understanding of the Ontario College education system
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated cross-cultural skills and ability to work with a diverse workforce
• Required to use tact and discretion when liaising with a variety of clients, students, and staff at various levels

The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location or work temporarily from a remote location with reliable internet access, as approved by the College and in accordance with the college’s Telework Policy.

Salary & Terms

• Admin Group: Pay Band 11: $96,466 – $120,582 per annum, commensurate on education and experience, plus 6% vacation pay.

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

THIS IS A TERM ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity. St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People, & Culture [e-mail] . To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please [e-mail] and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.