Project Manager - Indigenous Projects

Colliers International; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International is seeking a Project Manager for Indigenous Projects to join their team in Kelowna. This role involves delivering capital projects that improve access to housing, clean water, and community infrastructure, with a focus on respectful engagement with Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will have a strong project management background and a commitment to fostering inclusive, sustainable development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Significant professional development, training, and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management for building and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and client relations.
• Professional industry credentials such as PMP, P.Eng., CET, RA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from initiation to completion.
• Consult with Indigenous communities and various government bodies.
• Support communities in economic prosperity and climate resilience.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Cross-Cultural Competence

Problem Solving

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, or construction management

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Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we de liver 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.

Overview

At Colliers Project Leaders, we de liver 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.

Approximate Base Salary Range for Role : $75,000 CAD to $110,000 CAD.

Base Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What You Can Expect

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• 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.

Disclaimer

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX : CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.

Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.

Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management, Strategy / Planning, and Consulting

Construction, Business Consulting and Services, and Architecture and Planning

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