Project Manager - Whitby, Canada - The Town of Whitby

The Town of Whitby

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Whitby, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Open Date

Mar :54:00 AM
Close Date
Apr :59:00 PM
Position Title

Project Manager

Modernization (Temporary)
Posting Type
Fulltime
Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Temporary
Department Group

Hours per Week

35
Department
Planning & Development
Openings
1
Education
College Diploma
Experience
10 years
Salary Range

- $107,895 - $126,935 per annum
Description:
Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together.

Project Manager - Modernization (Temporary):

(anticipated for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months)

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area.

Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada.

Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031.

Whitby's Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby's planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.

The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre.

Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming.

On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community.

Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us.

We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

Let's grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

Reporting to the Director/Chief Building Official, the Project Manager - Modernization (PM) is responsible for the management and delivery of projects that support the modernization of Building Services Division in accordance with divisional, departmental and corporate priorities.

The PM is the divisional representative and acts as the bridge between the business and other divisions, such as the Technology and Innovative Services (TIS) division, in the delivery of modernization projects and improving business operational efficiencies.

The responsibilities include implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects in the areas of modernization, financial sustainability, performance metrics & development of key performance indicators, process improvements, data analytics, as well as education & training to support the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act.

Through the utilization of sound project management principles, methodologies and techniques, the PM ensures timely and successful project delivery/outcome.

The position is also responsible for leading and project managing the Building Services Division's work related to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) programs and initiatives.

Duties for this newly created progressive role include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for leading and project managing various projects and initiatives that support the modernization of Building Services Division.
Responsible for coordination, development, implementation, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of various initiatives. Manages project timelines, stakeholder engagement plans and business objectives to ensure successful implementation of process improvement and modernization initiatives.
Manages projects in accordance with good project management principles and best practices, delivering project deliverables as per the schedule. Provides leadership and governance throughout the project lifecycle from initiation to close.
Responsible for leading and project managing the Building Services Division's work related to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) programs and initiatives. Projects range from phased initiatives that focus on incremental improvements to large scale initiatives that will create longterm systemic change as it relates to housing permit approvals.
Acts as the divisional lead in project managing and pa