Project Manager - Indigenous Projects

Colliers International; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a collaborative Project Manager to join their Northern Canada Business Unit. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on communities by enhancing access to essential services such as housing and clean water. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a focus on building relationships across diverse sectors, including Indigenous communities. Join a team committed to fostering economic participation, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Comprehensive Onboarding Experience

Professional Development and Training

Mentorship Program

Paid Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managing building/infrastructure projects in Canada.
• Advanced understanding of project management methodologies and PMO environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from initiation to completion while respecting local customs.
• Consult with communities and partners to implement capital projects.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Professional Industry Credentials (PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA)

Job description

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our Interior BC Team as a Project Manager within our Northern Canada Business Unit. We are seeking an aspiring, self-motivated, and collaborative Project Manager to join our team of experts committed to leading projects and building relationships across Northern BC.

In this role, you’ll work closely with clients to provide strategic advice and have the rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change through projects that enhance access to housing, clean drinking water, education, and community infrastructure. Our team is committed to improving outcomes where people live, while fostering opportunities for reconciliation, economic participation, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Respect local knowledge and the customs and culture of the people you work with, including Indigenous communities.
• Lead project delivery from initiation and planning through to project completion.
• Work with a variety of client groups in both the public and private sectors, including Indigenous governing bodies, Indigenous community groups and organizations, local authorities (regional districts and municipalities), provincial government and federal government.
• Consult directly with communities, funding partners, and design and construction professionals to plan and implement capital building and infrastructure projects.
• Support Indigenous communities and local authorities to develop economic prosperity through strategic land planning, land development and business development.
• Support Indigenous communities and local authorities to plan for emergencies and rebuild after climate-related disasters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience planning and delivering building and/or infrastructure projects in Canada
• A university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, or construction management (or an equivalent).
• Demonstrate company values and cultural behaviors.
• Advanced understanding of project management methodologies and experience working in a PMO environment.
• Familiarity with building codes, contracts and regulations, construction administration, and ethics
• Deep knowledge of various design and construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a client-centric attitude.
• Effective client and people management skills, matched with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of commercial, people, client and technical issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to build harmonious relationships with both internal and external members of the project team.
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA, or similar industry-recognized designation.
• Preference for candidates with demonstrated experience working respectfully in cross-cultural settings, including building, and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Experience building and nurturing long-term client relationships and working collaboratively with Local Governments and First Nations is considered a strong asset.

What you can expect:

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.