Project Manager / Project Engineer

Cyclic Materials; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleantech firm in Toronto seeks a Project Manager to manage capital projects and apply best practices in project management. With at least 5 years of relevant experience, you will lead project teams, ensuring effective management and compliance. This full-time, hybrid role offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Impactful work improving sustainability

Growth opportunities

Learning-focused environment

Competitive salary and health benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on project management experience.
• Proven experience in project controls, planning, and execution.
• Desirable: certifications like PMP, P.Eng, Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support capital projects across industrial plant development.
• Conduct project kickoff workshops to develop charters and objectives.
• Ensure proper due diligence, permits, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Cyclic Materials is one of the most exciting cleantech companies in North America.

We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from difficult-to-recycle products. We provide a secure and regional supply of metals critical to the energy transition, doing so ethically, economically, and sustainably.

With the global market for magnet rare earth elements expected to increase significantly by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements is vital for supporting electrification worldwide. Cyclic Materials aims to be a key player in developing a circular economy for the energy transition.

We are a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the planet, fostering a culture of respect and support among all stakeholders.

Job Overview :

We seek a driven Project Manager to join our Capital Projects team. You will manage and support capital projects, applying best practices in project management across industrial plant development initiatives. Activities include:

• Project initiation, scoping, background data collection, permits, due diligence, tracking activities, and managing project lifecycle.
• Collaborating effectively with all stakeholders.
• Tracking budgets and project execution.

This full-time, hybrid role (4 days in-office, 1 remote) is based in Toronto and reports to the VP of Capital Projects or Senior Projects Manager. It offers an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and seeks to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive project kickoff workshops to develop charters, objectives, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and roles.
• Develop detailed scope of work, work breakdown structures, schedules, risk assessments, RACI matrices, and communication plans.
• Ensure proper due diligence, permits, safety requirements, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality control, and project controls.
• Utilize tools like process maps, cause-and-effect diagrams, and gap analyses to monitor and improve project performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration and clarity on deliverables.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on project management experience in engineering, industrial, recycling, or mining industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in project controls, planning, and execution from initiation to closure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; advanced skills in MS Project and Excel preferred.
• Desirable: certifications like PMP, P.Eng, Six Sigma Black Belt; experience in metals recycling, mining, or related sectors is a plus.

What we offer :

• Impactful work improving sustainability of critical materials.
• Growth opportunities in a dynamic, fast-growing company.
• Learning-focused environment with career advancement paths.
• Competitive salary and health benefits.

Learn more about Cyclic Materials here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants must have valid work authorization for Canada or the US without sponsorship requirements.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.