Project Manager, CWB Welding Foundation

CWB Group; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative organization dedicated to making a global impact. As a Project Manager, you will oversee the complete project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution of programs that promote careers in welding and skilled trades. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders across Canada. Embrace radical flexibility in your work schedule and contribute to meaningful projects that empower underrepresented groups. If you are passionate about driving social impact and have a strong background in project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote Work

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Team Building Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in not-for-profit or education sectors.
• Strong reporting and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle from development to execution.
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Project Management Certification

University Degree

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Compensation Range: $76,339.00-$95,000.00 per year

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

The CWB Welding Foundation, founded in 2014 is a national not-for-profit charitable organization affiliated with the CWB Group. The Foundation builds partnerships between industry, education and government that enable Canadians to build great careers in the welding industry, through encouraging awareness, training, and the promotion of best practices through a quality educational experience, impartial advocacy and greater accessibility for all those interested in exploring future opportunities in skilled trades and a welding-related career.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For almost 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect:

The Project Manager is a member of the Foundation team and is responsible for managing the complete project lifecycle of new programs and special projects from program confirmation through development to execution and reporting, as assigned by the Manager, Program Development. This role has critical responsibilities in communications and liaison with both internal, cross-functional and departmental stakeholders to collaboratively develop project plans, including scope, timeline, partner identification, cultivation and selection, staffing support and budget, establishing KPIs, and managing workflow. A critical component of the Project Manager’s role is to lead program development and delivery, after assessing the implications of the project outcomes on the workforce. The PM will provide regular updates to all stakeholders, including formal reports to his/her direct manager to communicate progress, highlight variances against the plan and resolve collaboratively any partner or participant concerns and issues that may arise. Project assignments will include development and implementation of programs that increase the awareness and education of welding and joining, projects that are innovative in nature to encourage more individuals to explore careers in welding and other skilled trades as well as related technologies and professions. Programs include but are not limited to those with a focus on reducing barriers to participation to all demographics, under-represented groups such as women, Indigenous people, racialized, persons with disabilities, 2SLGTBQI+ communities and others, across Canada and into US and international markets.

This includes:

Project Management

• Deliver project work within scope, timeline and budget or provide detailed information to inform management when variations occur and cannot be course corrected.
• Coordinate internal resources, contractors, and external vendors as required for successful execution of project.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring coordination and alignment with other members of the programs team and Foundation leadership.
• Plan and oversee resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan and track progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Follow and communicate established risk management protocols, ensure partners adherence and reporting as per requirements of the program.
• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans, ensure timely reporting of progress, concerns, issues as per Foundation policies and procedures.
• Live and exemplify Foundation culture and values, seek opportunities for further awareness and brand building and reputational excellence.
• Monitor and ensure project milestones are met and that proactive corrective actions are taken on a timely basis.
• Take ownership of program plan and lifecycle by keeping detailed change logs
• Deliver project work within scope, timeline and budget or provide detailed information to inform management when variations occur and cannot be course corrected.
• Support stewardship and program, project reporting as determined by Foundation leadership and contractual deliverables and impact metrics.
• Develop and deliver materials for internal and external communications to support the project(s) assigned.
• Act as a primary liaison with program partners to co-ordinate program related activities and events, including launch of project(s), celebrations, and supporting media and relationship building opportunities as assigned.
• Other Duties as assigned

In this position, you will report to the Manager, Program Development, CWB Foundation and will work out of their home office, travel will be required from time to time. CWB has adopted a remote-first working model, where employees will work from their home office, servicing the client within their specified areas either remotely or in person. We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients.

What you bring to the table:

• 5 years progressive experience working within the not-for-profit, government, social impact, education sector or a combination of the above
• Post-Secondary Education and Project management certification
• Experience leading and managing diverse teams of professional and support staff required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong reporting and organizational skills
• Ability to see both the big picture perspective and pay scrupulous attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Able to effectively deal with inquiries and concerns from all levels of staff and interested parties.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a remote, work from home position, with periodic (quarterly) in person team meetings of the Foundation team
• Travel will be required from time to time, across Canada
• Access to a car and driver’s license is required

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Bilingualism in English and French
• University graduate strongly preferred
• PMP strongly preferred
• Background in the allied metals, welding and joining industry an asset

Accommodation:

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Apply today!