Project Manager 1 year limited Term

Energy Safety Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vacation & flex days

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Energy Safety Canada in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of initiatives using Agile practices, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering business value while improving the EPMS.

You will advance planning, governance, dashboards, and stakeholder engagement, mentor teams on Agile methods, manage budgets, and ensure successful delivery within scope and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience including Agile delivery.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, PMI-ACP, PSM or SAFe are assets.
• Experience leading business transformation, process improvement or digital initiatives.
• Experience implementing or enhancing enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with MS 365, Power Platform, SharePoint or BI tools.
• Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration in non-profit/regulatory/energy/training environments is an asset.
• PMP designation preferred.
• Familiarity with a range of project management tools; budgeting experience.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring and closure with governance and budgets.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coordinate with sponsors to prioritize work.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and reporting metrics for project portfolios.
• Manage scope, resources, budgets, risks and changes to achieve objectives.
• Foster internal and external relationships and coach teams on Agile practices.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Process improvement

Digital transformation

Enterprise systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Accountability

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science/Business/Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

SharePoint

BI solutions

Planisware

Job description

Be a part of building a stronger, safer workforce!

As the national safety association for the energy industry we advocate for worker health and safety.

Everything we do is guided by our behaviours: trusted, responsive, collaborative, disciplined and proactive. When you join Energy Safety Canada, you are part of a team committed to getting workers home safely every day.

What is the opportunity:

This position is expected to support a portfolio of projects through strong prioritization and stakeholder coordination. The project manager is responsible for leading cross-functional business and technology projects using Agile principles and practices. The role facilitates planning, prioritization, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery of business value while supporting continuous improvement across Energy Safety Canada's project portfolio. In addition, the position contributes to the enhancement of the Energy Safety Canada Project Management System (EPMS), including standards, templates, governance processes, and project delivery practices.

What will you do:

• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities while ensuring deliverables, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies are actively managed and communicated to stakeholders. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups. Partner with sponsors and stakeholders to prioritize work based on business value. Develop and maintain project dashboards, KPIs, and reporting metrics. Ensure project governance requirements and documentation standards are met.
• Evaluate project scope to determine resourcing requirements, including staff, consultation of external vendors and/or contractors to ensure projects are successfully delivered within approved timelines and budgets.
• Manage project scope, resources, budgets, risks, dependencies, and change requests to achieve project objectives and business outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to assist with the successful execution of projects and stakeholder satisfaction. Coach project participants on Agile principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Other duties as required.

What you need to succeed:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related technical field.
• 5-10 years of project management experience, including experience delivering projects using Agile methodologies.
• Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe certification are considered assets.
• Experience leading business transformation, process improvement, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience implementing or enhancing enterprise business systems.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, or business intelligence solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional business stakeholders in a non-profit, regulatory, energy, or training environment is considered an asset.
• Project Management Certificate (PMP designation is preferred)
• Familiarity with a variety of project management tools and software packages
• Experience with managing project budgets. Supervisor experience is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change and user adoption initiatives.
• Excellent facilitation and meeting-management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• High level of accountability, initiative, and self-management
• Hands-on experience with Planisware software is considered an asset.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive compensation package
• Excellent medical and dental benefits
• Generous vacation and flex days
• Employee education assistance program
• Flexible work environment

Energy Safety Canada is committed to building a talented and diverse workforce which creates an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion.

Energy Safety Canada thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.