Project Leader

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Courtice; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Leader to oversee financial and operational reports, guide project teams, and facilitate lessons learned across projects. This 18-month role involves collaboration with various departments and requires a strong background in engineering, project controls, and technical writing. Ideal candidates will showcase excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or relevant discipline required.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience with technical writing and preparing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial and operational reports.
• Support project teams with project controls guidance.
• Facilitate lessons learned workshops and sessions.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

4-year university degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Project Leader

Resume Due Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-012

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP4

Duration: 18 Months

Hours of work:35 Per Week

Location: DEC – 1855 Energy Drive, Courtice, Ontario

Work Mode: Hybrid – 1 day remote

Job Overview

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial and operational reports to the executives and to the board.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather and verify data.
• Support with writing reports and creating presentations for Executive Board Reporting.
• Leverage expertise in project controls and lesson learned processes to capture and document lessons learned from project experiences, ensuring that valuable insights are retained and shared across the organization.
• To provide guidance and support to project teams on project controls and lesson learned processes, ensuring that they are equipped to deliver complex projects successfully.
• To facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization, ensuring that lessons learned are shared and applied to future projects, and that best practices are identified and implemented.
• To analyze project performance data and report on key metrics, including schedule, cost, risk and resource allocation, to identify areas for improvement and inform future project planning.
• To develop and maintain Lessons Learned tools and templates to ensure that project teams have the necessary resources to deliver complex projects successfully.
• To facilitate Lesson Learned workshops and learning sessions.
• Support with comprising reports and presentations for Executive Board Reporting.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Requires 4-year university degree in engineering or equivalent/relevant discipline.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to build PowerPoints
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, can work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• PMP is an asset.

Experience:

• Experience with technical writing and preparing presentations
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, including scheduling, cost management, risk management, and resource allocation
• Power Bl, MS Office, experienced with building/analyzing dashboards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze and report on project performance data
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.