Canadian Cancer Society
Project Manager
Canadian Cancer Society, Montreal, QC
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Montreal (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: https://cancer.ca/en/contact-us)
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary Band: 7 ($76,000 - $ $114,000 CAD)
WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We raise funds to fuel the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer. Together with patients, supporters, donors and volunteers, we work to create a healthier future for everyone. Because to take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society.
Help us make a difference.
COME AS YOU ARE
At CCS, we embrace everyone's uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences. We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, people living with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the Canadian Cancer Society. Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to change the future of cancer.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Team Lead, Projects, the purpose of this position is to support national efforts to improve the organization's effectiveness and efficiency through the successful management and delivery of, or contribution to, special projects.
This position develops and applies standardized project management methodologies to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and on-benefit.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Project Management
Support the on-going development of the department
QUALIFICATIONS:
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
CCS offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities. We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees by highlighting their unique experiences. We value diverse skills and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. CCS is committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values:
COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS
In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations.
We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
OTHER INFORMATION:
CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!
Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.
Privacy Disclosure
We collect your personal information through forms, by phone or in person to evaluate your candidacy for the role(s) you have applied for, to contact you regarding your candidacy, and to generate recruitment-related reports. If selected for a position at CCS the information provided will be used for the purposes of pre-employment checks and added to your employee file. We may share your personal information with third parties, including recruitment consultants, within or outside your province or territory or outside Canada to carry out the purposes identified above, or as required by law. We may contact you by mail, email, phone or text. You can exercise your right to access your information or have it corrected, unsubscribe from communications or withdraw your consent by selecting these options within the ADP system, or by contacting [redacted]. For more information about our privacy practices, visit cancer.ca/privacy.
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Location: Montreal (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: https://cancer.ca/en/contact-us)
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary Band: 7 ($76,000 - $ $114,000 CAD)
WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?
The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We raise funds to fuel the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer. Together with patients, supporters, donors and volunteers, we work to create a healthier future for everyone. Because to take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society.
Help us make a difference.
COME AS YOU ARE
At CCS, we embrace everyone's uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences. We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, people living with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the Canadian Cancer Society. Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to change the future of cancer.
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Team Lead, Projects, the purpose of this position is to support national efforts to improve the organization's effectiveness and efficiency through the successful management and delivery of, or contribution to, special projects.
This position develops and applies standardized project management methodologies to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and on-benefit.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Project Management
- Manages a portfolio of approved projects through the project lifecycle, applying standardized project management methodologies
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communications channels with senior leadership and internal business clients across all business functions to understand business needs, direction and intent.
- Incorporates effective change management controls, and develops and executes change management plans to ensure the effective adoption of new business processes and tools
- Delivers consistently, timely and accurate status reports by developing and tracking project KPIs and maintaining project control documents (project schedules, RAID logs, budgets, etc) to enable effective program and portfolio level reporting
- Effectively manages vendor relationships through the lifecycle
- Ensures that projects are well-defined, tracked, and communicated in a consistent and effective manner.
- Supports team members in identifying, securing and coordinating the engagement of internal and external resources, vendors and expertise to achieve project objectives.
- Identifies and manages dependencies between programs and projects that will affect priority sequencing and resource allocation decisions.
- Supports the assessment of emergent projects (e.g. For strategic alignment, likely project impact, etc) and prepares insights and recommendations to improve the likelihood that projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and on-benefit.
Support the on-going development of the department
- Supports the development of departmental processes, tools and resources related to effective portfolio, program and project oversight and project management
- Represent and promote the PMO to the rest of the organization, and drive the understanding and consistent usage of its purpose and processes
- Supports team members and facilitates professional development at CCS through leadership, coaching and training
- Actively contribute to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, and nationality or race.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10 years of progressive experience in project management, including 5+ years of hands-on experience applying agile methodology in software/website development
- Advanced user of both waterfall and agile project scheduling software
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
- 5 years of experience in applying recognized change management methodologies
- Experience in executive-level engagement
- Experience in remotely managing cross-functional teams
- Experience managing developing and managing budgets over $1m
- 2 to 5 years of experience managing or supervising staff is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills.
- Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to build effective, trusting work relationships, have difficult conversations, etc.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; communicate with technical and non-technical users
- Experience working in a team-oriented environment
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
CCS offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities. We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees by highlighting their unique experiences. We value diverse skills and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. CCS is committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values:
COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS
In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations.
We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
OTHER INFORMATION:
CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!
Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.
Privacy Disclosure
We collect your personal information through forms, by phone or in person to evaluate your candidacy for the role(s) you have applied for, to contact you regarding your candidacy, and to generate recruitment-related reports. If selected for a position at CCS the information provided will be used for the purposes of pre-employment checks and added to your employee file. We may share your personal information with third parties, including recruitment consultants, within or outside your province or territory or outside Canada to carry out the purposes identified above, or as required by law. We may contact you by mail, email, phone or text. You can exercise your right to access your information or have it corrected, unsubscribe from communications or withdraw your consent by selecting these options within the ADP system, or by contacting [redacted]. For more information about our privacy practices, visit cancer.ca/privacy.
CONNECT WITH US:
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#IND
#LI-VL1
#LI-HYBRID