Project Manager - Toronto, Canada - CSA Group

CSA Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Status:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU
At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place.

It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years:

from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

The standards management and development activities will focus on alternative energy vehicles and related infrastructure across Canada and the United States.

The program's portfolio includes codes and standards for propane, natural gas, and hydrogen powered vehicles, as well as fuel cells, battery EVs, and intelligent transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Establishing timelines for project activities, determining project resource requirements (e.g. funding, personnel support), and assembling overall project schedules.
Utilizing strong business acumen and planning skills to determine and manage the resources (time, budget, quality, etc.) required to complete the project.
Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships (with academia, regulators, industry, etc.).
Promoting and improving committee efficiency, evaluating member performance and taking action as required.
The management of standards development activities in existing areas, as well as conducting business development initiatives to expand the portfolio into new areas of the Program.
Consulting with clients and other areas of CSA Group's business to support development of standards and impact of standards.
Liaising with clients, management, Legal and Finance to compose proposals, contracts, and financial analysis for new projects.

Education:

Bachelor's or technical degree in related area. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

Experience:

35 years of experience in Standards Development and/or Project Management.
Minimum 3 years of experience in the alternative energy industry is an asset.
Knowledge of relevant standards industry, regulatory environment, government policy, industry landscape, and funding programs/models is an asset.
Experience working with volunteers and/or multistakeholder groups would be an asset
Experience in writing and presenting business and project proposals.

Skills:

Excellent Project Management, organizational and planning skills.
Strong ability to network, manage relationships, identify opportunities, and win new business.
Creative, participative and flexible approach to managing work assignments.
Strong leadership, decision making and negotiation skills.
High degree of selfmotivation, resilience, adaptability and flexibility.
Developed computer skills (word processing, presentation software, project planning software, spreadsheet etc.).
Highly developed oral, facilitation and communication skills.

Applicants with proficiency in French will be given special consideration.

Travel - some travel will be required.

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