Project Manager #800-144-23 - North Bay, Canada - Ontario Northland

Ontario Northland

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North Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION:
Project Manager (Replacement)

REPORTS TO:
Manager Business Planning, Analysis & PMO

DEPARTMENT:
Business Planning, Analysis & Project Management Office

LOCATION:
North Bay

REFERENCE:
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WHO WE ARE:Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 750 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines within scope and on budget.

This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools
Support the operations in the initialization and planning of continuous improvement projects
Take a lead role in promoting and improving processes, expectations, and results
Value stream mapping processes to identify areas of improvement
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Design, develop and document administrative and production processes to help improve safety, quality, and efficiency
Diagnose operational processes to identify areas of improvement
Develop fullscale project plans and associated communications documents
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
Other duties as assigned by the Manager of the BAPMO
Some travel required in the Ontario Northland service area

REQUIREMENTS:

College diploma or university degree in technical/business related discipline or equivalent experience
35 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project and process development and execution
Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project, and have previous experience leading technology projects
Experience with Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and related tools such as Microsoft Visio/Mind Mapping
Proficient with corporate computer software
Experience developing and delivering training materials, courses, and programs an asset
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problemsolving capabilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment
Flexible during times of change
Ability to work with team members of all technical and project management skill level
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills
PMP/CAPM designation considered an asset
Formal training and/or certification in Lean Six Sigma considered an asset
Bilingual (French and English) is an asset
Committed to company health & safety

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.

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