Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune Looking for Project Management Officer at Kanata, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Your Connection to Wildlife

As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position…

Project Management Officer

Who we are:

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities including, but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify HR at any time.

Position Overview:

CWF is establishing a project management office (PMO). CWF seeks a Project Management Officer to further define and implement the role of the PMO (Project Management Office), as well as interdependencies with OM (Organization Management) .

As part of this role there will be a keen focus on both the development and management of Strategic and Operations project portfolios, as well as overseeing the processes associated with the intake, management, execution, oversight and measurement of the associated portfolio projects.

Reporting to the Executive director, the PMO will work closely with senior management for the development of the project portfolios and the establishment of the PMO(Project Management Office).

Activities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate a project management team and delegate tasks.
• Monitor expenditures and create detailed reports for upper management.
• Keep track of portfolio projects’ progress and ensure their completion as planned.
• Work within budget constraints.
• Implement changes to teams and processes as needed.
• Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
• Project portfolio management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning individuals to various portfolio deliverables.
• Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.

Profile

This individual reports to the Executive Director and works directly with CWF Directors.

The individual we are looking for will have the following skills and experience:

Skills

• Project methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Critical Chain Project Management, etc.)
• Proficient in project management tools (JIRA, Gantt Project, Asana, MS, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Critical thinking
• Structured and organized, with a proven approach to implementing project management.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple departments.
• Ability to adapt to the varying skill sets with regards to project management practices
• Risk management
• Cost management
• PMP certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills as they will coordinate cross-functional activities in the organization.
• Advisory skills to guide departments projects and deliverables.
• Proven work experience as a Project Management Officer or similar role

Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, administration, or a related field.
• Business project management background.
• Experience in project management.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams.
• Demonstrate experience in supporting transformative environments.
• Experience working with executives from different departments.

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Work Conditions

• Permanent, full-time at 37.5 hours per week. Overtime as required.
• Location: Head Office in Ottawa, ON with hybrid flexibility to work from home two consecutive days per week.
• Manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals.
• Interacts with employees, and various management levels.
• Repetitive work.

Why work with us?

• We are a rapidly growing team of forward-thinking individuals who all share a common passion, the Canadian outdoors!
• Friendly and casual work environment
• Transparency between various levels of management
• We are committed to building a more diverse workforce
• Work-life balance
• Frequent and relevant professional development opportunities related to career and personal growth.
• Competitive benefits package at no cost to you, enrollment in group RRSP, in addition to free enrollment in our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to expand your network of education, conservation, and program experts.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain posted until filled.

HOW TO APPLY: Cover letter and resume should be submitted online. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by contacting the Human Resources department when selected for an interview.

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