Senior Associate, Project Management

Business + Higher Education Roundtable; Canada; Remote; CAD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Project Management to enhance project delivery across various departments. This role is pivotal in coordinating efforts, ensuring timelines are met, and fostering collaboration among teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and experience in project coordination, along with proficiency in project management tools. Join a mission-driven team that values authenticity and impact, and contribute to building a more inclusive economy in Canada. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy facilitating cross-functional collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible remote work

Generous paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables across teams.
• Facilitate internal meetings and ensure accountability.
• Draft and maintain project documentation and reports.

Skills

Project Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Education

PMP or CAPM designation

4+ years experience in project management

Tools

Asana

Trello

Airtable

Job description

Business + Higher Education Roundtable provided pay range

This range is provided by Business + Higher Education Roundtable. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$74,256.00/yr - CA$90,168.00/yr

The Role:

BHER is hiring a Senior Associate, Project Management to coordinate project delivery across the organization. This role will play a central function in ensuring that BHER's cross-functional teams are aligned, on schedule, and brought in at the right time for every initiative.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Services, the Senior Associate will support projects across departments, including R&D, Programs, Communications, and Corporate Services. You’ll help to ensure that timelines, deliverables, and collaboration stay on track.

This is a perfect role for someone with strong organizational skills, cross-functional coordination experience, and a proactive, systems-thinking mindset.

Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Work with project teams to define project scope, goals and deliverables
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and reporting processes across BHER teams.
• Ensure key collaborators are engaged at the right stages of each project lifecycle.
• Support scoping and planning processes, including timelines, milestones, and risk tracking.
• Create, maintain and improve internal project tracking systems, templates, and tools.
• Monitor progress on projects and surface risks or barriers proactively.

Internal Collaboration + Communications

• Work closely with project leads across teams to support workback schedules and execution.
• Facilitate internal planning meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability.
• Support information-sharing and alignment across departments.
• Help build shared practices and templates that improve project delivery across BHER.

Documentation + Reporting

• Draft and maintain internal documentation including project charters, timelines, and coordination briefs.
• Support reporting to funders or leadership by tracking activities, deliverables, and timelines.

Qualifications:

Must-Haves

• 4+ years experience in project coordination, project management, or related roles.
• PMP or CAPM designation (or working toward certification).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working across multiple departments or project teams.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort facilitating meetings.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Airtable, or similar).

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in non-profit, post-secondary, or research settings.
• Familiarity with government-funded project delivery or reporting.

What We Offer:

• An annual salary of $74,256 – $90,168 depending on experience
• Flexible remote work from anywhere in Canada
• Generous paid time off policy
• A mission-driven, collaborative team that values authenticity and impact

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [e-mail]. Applications are assessed as they are received. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

BHER is committed to having an inclusive workplace with equitable access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities for current and future employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. Don’t meet every requirement? We still want to hear from you. We believe great candidates come from diverse paths. Applicants must reside in Canada.

About BHER: Since 2015, the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) has brought together Canada’s top companies and post-secondary institutions to create opportunities for students and workers, boost innovation, and build a stronger, more inclusive economy.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Non-profit Organizations