Tŝilhqotin National Government Looking for Emergency Center Project Manager at Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Emergency Center Project Manager

Classification: Temporary, Full-time Employee or Consultant

Salary: Depending on Experience

Location: Williams Lake British Columbia with travel to 6 Tŝilhqot’in communities

Deadline: Until filled

Exciting opportunity to join our growing team and to work on a cutting-edge Collaborative Emergency Management Agreement providing project management for the Planning Phase of an Emergency Center and multiple community use facilities in collaboration with TNG and the six Tŝilhqot’in communities.

Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is currently looking to hire a temporary full-time Emergency Center Project Manager to join our team in Williams Lake, BC. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, working with Director of Housing & Infrastructure on the Planning Phase of the Emergency Centre(s) in support of ground breaking Tŝilhqot’in Nation Collaborative Emergency Management Agreement and the long-term Emergency Management Strategy.

Tŝilhqot’in Nation is a world leader in advancing Indigenous title and rights, as demonstrated by the landmark Aboriginal Title Declaration from the Supreme Court of Canada in 2014. The Nation is implementing a groundbreaking tripartite framework agreement (Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement) with the goal of transforming the fundamental relationship between the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the Federal and Provincial Crown governments.

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities (summary):

• Analyze drawings and specifications;
• Understand contractual terms and conditions;
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner;
• Gather functional requirements, to define scope of work as needed;
• Liaise with the prime consultant and consultants to develop detailed drawings and specs:
• Perform risk assessment, analysis and include mitigation options as appropriate;
• Complete budgeting and scheduling for projects;
• Assess the communication needs and prepare a communication plan.;
• Analyze testing needs and plan accordingly;
• Prepare a detailed scope document that includes how to verify completion of deliverables;
• Create a project plan that establishes the work breakdown structure and a schedule;
• Work with the project team and communities to create a design document identifying the steps used in developing the design:
• Obtain consensus of the project team and project stakeholders on project plan;
• Coordinate and facilitate community engagement to ensure community lead and approved designs;
• Schedule and lead project team meetings to update project team;
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations;

Secondary Functions (summary):

• Assist in budgeting, bidding, and awarding of subcontracts;
• Assist in obtaining permits or approval of revisions;
• Gather project material submittals and maintain records;
• Identify areas of work that are outside of subcontracted scope;

Qualifications and Professional Competencies:

• Post secondary education related to construction project management and estimating supplemented by appropriate training and experience in addition to 5 years related experience in construction industry, or the right combination of experience and education
• Preference given to graduates from a recognized engineering, architectural or construction management program
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings, spec sheets, shop drawings, building codes and safety regulations
• Knowledge of BC Energy Step Code an asset
• Superior technical review skills and experience a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, superior writing and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrated project and personnel experience
• Strong initiative, excellent professional judgement and commitment to success
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information accordingly is crucial
• Excellent research and analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular), accounting, project management and estimating software
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, ability and willingness to travel to remote communities and large cities when required
• First Aid Certificate an asset

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Brittany Spooner

Human Resources Manager

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

253-4th Ave. North

Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry – per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.