Project Manager

Canacre; Markham; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Paid time off

RRSP employer matching program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Canacre, located in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Project Manager to lead environmental projects. The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree and at least 5 years of consulting experience. Responsibilities include project supervision, client liaison, and team coordination. Benefits include health coverage and a hybrid work model.

The role demands strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Join Canacre for a fulfilling career and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional services consulting experience, working with external clients.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in a management role.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports.
• Update senior management on changes in project status.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Project Management or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtaindeliverables and achieve milestones.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow all Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with the client and internal project team to review progress, concerns, updates, schedule and deliverables.
• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project and schedule changes/expectations.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions and elevate accordingly within Internal Management.
• Manage changes in project scopes, identify solutions for potential issues and devise contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders with the client.
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations.
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.
• Maintain relationships and coordinate with third parties; such as sub‑contractors, strategic partners, or vendors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Project management or Business.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional services consulting experience, working with external clients. · Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in a management role.
• Project Management and execution experience on environmental compliance projects is considered an asset.
• A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing on projects.
• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
• Ability to manage, mentor and lead others.
• Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated and highly organized with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include an RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non‑discrimination in employment practices.

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000 – $105,000
Type: Hybrid role