Manager, Special Projects - North Vancouver, Canada - City of North Vancouver

City of North Vancouver
City of North Vancouver
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North Vancouver, Canada

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Position Information


Title

  • Manager, Special Projects
    Job Status
  • Temporary Full Time
    Position Overview
  • The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a longterm vision to be "The Healthiest Small City in the World", with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
    Responsibilities
  • Duties and responsibilities include: working with senior staff in formulating and implementing project work to meet desired objectives; overseeing all aspects of projects including the development of project definition documents, work programs, scope of work, request for proposals, feasibility studies, budgets and cost estimates; monitoring and reporting out on the progress of the work related to budget, schedule and quality of work; identifying project risks and proposing mitigating measures; overseeing implementation of plans, ensuring elements are scoped, phased appropriately, budgeted for and executed according to plans or specifications; reviewing plans and projects at various stages for conformity with the program of requirements; reviewing change orders, progress payment certificates/invoices and recommend payments.

This position will manage a team of professional consultants, external advisory groups, internal staff working groups and report out regularly to senior leadership steering committees to ensure the delivery of high quality programs and projects for The Shipyards and Waterfront Division.

This position may also manage a small group of reports.

The successful incumbent will liaise with internal and external stakeholders including other city departments, governments, agencies, community residents, stakeholders and business interests coordinating communications and engagement activities both internally and externally.

This position will also be responsible for preparing and delivering council presentations, reports and information reports. Performs related work as required.


Requirements:


  • A Master's degree in a related discipline (e.g. Landscape Architecture, Planning, Architect or Urban Design) and considerable years of experience with managing large projects of institutional or complex nature, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, methods and procedures applicable to project management is required. Experience with municipal planning and project delivery such as urban design, public space planning and design, landscape architecture development practices is preferred. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite are required. A Class 5 BC driver's license is also required.
    Compensation
  • We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position. The salary range is $119,964 $141,132 annually (2024 rates).
    Hours of Work
  • Compressed work schedule.
    Additional Information
  • During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC).
    How to Apply
  • We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial._
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