Project Manager (Technical)

Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership; La Ronge; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsaki Vegetation Services Limited Partnership is seeking a Technical Services Manager to oversee operational excellence and digital initiatives. The role requires expertise in project management and contract compliance, with a strong focus on Indigenous engagement and cultural awareness. Join a progressive team dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing environmental services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical/project management, preferably in vegetation management or utilities.
• Proven experience with contract compliance, ISNET, and digitizing operational processes.
• Strong knowledge of SaskPower standards and ISO frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review SaskPower contracts and work orders for compliance.
• Lead digitization of operational processes, transitioning to tablet-based systems.
• Collaborate with management to optimize workflows and implement best practices.

Skills

Analytical Rigor

Innovation

Leadership

Communication

Cultural Awareness

Tools

Project management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Kitsaki Vegetation Services Limited Partnership (KVSLP), a proud member of the Lac La RongeIndian Band (LLRIB) group of companies, managed by Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership(KMLP), is committed to fostering economic growth and employment opportunities forIndigenous communities. Rooted in cultural respect, sustainability, and community engagement,KVSLP delivers vegetation management services while prioritizing the values and traditions ofthe LLRIB. We actively support Indigenous employment, reconciliation, and the empowermentof First Nations peoples.

Position Summary:

The Technical Services Manager is a strategic leader responsible for ensuring operationalexcellence, compliance, and digital innovation across KVSLP’s projects. This role works with allleads in Kitsaki Vegetation, overseeing SaskPower contract execution, driving digitizationinitiatives, and supporting the General Manager in advancing organizational goals. Preferencewill be given to candidates with UVMA certification and a background in SaskPower protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract & Compliance Management:

• Review all SaskPower contracts, work orders, projects, and invoices to identify and workwith the controller and office manager to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure required documentation (e.g., approvals, signatures, additions and deletions,Mob/Demob records, contractor details) is complete and accurate.
• Validate Vegetation Management Reports (VMR), planning time logs, and costallocations for compliance and accuracy.

Digital Process Development:

• Lead digitization of paper-based systems, including VMR tracking, timesheets,production rates (Trim/Mow), and Hazard Assessment & Risk Analysis (HARA).
• Develop a roadmap to transition field processes to a tablet-based system for all fieldstaff in mow, trim and slash.
• Manage ISNET compliance: maintain training records, prevent lapses, and train fieldstaff to use Empower and other digital programs to self-monitor.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Collaborate with management team to optimize workflows, implement best practices,and bring solution-based concepts to the team with summaries.
• Review all RFPs/RFQs for non-maintenance projects and manage the SaskPowerproject schedule with the general manager.
• Analyze the feasibility of ISO certification (Safety, Health, Quality, Environment) andprepare discussion papers for the leadership team.

Competencies:

• Analytical Rigor: Meticulous attention to detail in invoicing, contract reviews and datavalidation.
• Innovation: Drive digital transformation with scalable, user-friendly solutions.
• Leadership: Mentor teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuousimprovement.
• Communication: Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable insights for field staff, SaskPower, KMLP management and other stakeholders.
• Cultural Awareness: Actively acknowledge that the culture and history of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Woodland Cree culture are not just background, but are actively intertwined with the identity, resilience, and success of its individuals.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in technical/project management, preferably in vegetation management orutilities.
• Proven experience with contract compliance, ISNET, and digitizing operationalprocesses.
• Strong knowledge of SaskPower standards, ISO frameworks, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools.
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license (travel required).

Application Note:

KVSLP prioritizes Indigenous applicants, particularly members of the Lac La Ronge IndianBand, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and economic empowerment. Join us in blending tradition with innovation to shape the future of Indigenous-led environmental services!Submit your resume and cover letter, highlighting technical expertise and cultural connection.