Project Manager (Temporary Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a full-time Project Manager for the Development Services Division. This pivotal role involves leading various projects to enhance community development and prosperity. Ideal candidates will possess significant project management experience, particularly within government contexts, and are adept at engaging with public stakeholders. Join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering positive change in the city.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits

Life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Employee family assistance program

Inclusive wellness program

Corporate training & leadership development

Tuition reimbursement program

Volunteer time off program

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience in government settings.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and make independent judgments.

Responsibilities

• Manage major Development Services projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on city initiatives.
• Prepare proposals and reports, oversee consultants.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Public Consultation

Analytical Thinking

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Diploma in a Related Field

Job description

Our Development Services Division has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time Project Manager (Development Services) – and we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team!

Why join the Development Services team at the City of Thunder Bay?

The Development Services Division is dedicated to driving positive change, prosperity, sustainability and vibrancy while supporting development initiatives that benefit our community.

We're seeking a motivated Project Manager – Development Services to lead impactful initiatives that support the growth and development of our City. In this key role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of new, existing, and transformational projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to help shape the City's future.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Director, as the Project Manager – Development Services you will be responsible to undertake and manage major Development Services projects and participate as a Division representative in major corporate projects. Other key responsibilities include project planning and management, oversight of consultants and preparing proposals and reports.

For more accountabilities, review the job description here

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Degree in business administration, public administration, political science, economics, engineering, architecture or a related field, together with a minimum of 5 years of related project management experience, change management and public consultation experience, preferably in a government setting; or
• Diploma in business administration, public administration, political science, economics, engineering, architecture or a related field, together with a minimum of 7 years of related project management, change management and public consultation experience, preferably in a government setting.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal government operations and programs, federal and provincial funding programs
• Strong ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences and to skillfully handle on-the-spot questions from senior officials, members of City Council, special interest groups, and the media
• Ability to exercise independent judgement when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
• Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven acumen in business and financial management, with the ability to determine, analyse and understand financial implications of proposals and the ability to perform some cost calculations and respond accordingly

Our Great Tangible Benefits

When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

• Amazing competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
• Great paid vacation and holidays
• Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
• Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
• Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)
• Inclusive employee wellness program
• Outstanding corporate training & leadership development& supportive career progression opportunities
• Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
• Voluntary leave purchase plan (purchase additional leave days)
• Volunteer time off program
• Wonderful teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly
• Opportunity to provide meaningful work

Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?

The Corporation runs on people like you; that’s why they’re creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued. In their supportive and collaborative environment, your growth and well-being will be at the heart of everything they do. City of Thunder Bay Careers

Why Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

Learn more at: Thunder Bay - Community Economic Development Commission

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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