Junior Project Manager

Position Overview

Calian is seeking a Junior Project Manager to assist our client with the facilitation of their project. This role includes to support a Minor Project with the Directorate of Aerospace Equipment

Location

Job Type

Program Management (DAEPM) Radar and Communication Systems (R&CS) group.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project management activities including financial planning and contracting aspects.
• Provide updates to the Technical Authority (TA) on project progress and address concerns.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation in response to scheduled and unscheduled reports, returns and observations, to provide management with updates on project progress.
• Plan and coordinate the activities of project personnel and internal service support providers.
• Produce draft plans and sections for incorporation into the Project Implementation Plan.
• Prepare draft evaluation plans, criteria and evaluation schedules for the TA’s review.
• Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate, and prioritize project deliverables and requirements.
• Track and maintain the project budget, as well support the team’s resource requirements.
• Plan, direct and manage the activities of the project team while adhering to established timelines and budget constraints.
• Monitor the design and implementation processes to ensure they align with established goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Report project progress weekly and at scheduled delivery points throughout the duration of the project.
• As requested by the TA, meet with stakeholders and address project interdependencies by clearly articulating issues in a manner suitable for resolution.
• Formulate and track project plans by defining deliverables, identifying key milestones, reviewing project progress, and engaging in ongoing risk management.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project team(s) to meet project objectives for content, quality, costs, and schedules.
• Ensure management is provided with timely and accurate project information and status updates.
• Coordinate the drafting and preparation of formal project documents and reports for signature.
• Perform other project management activities not listed above but normally performed by a Junior Project Manager

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 6 years providing project planning and coordination management activities.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 6 years in providing project timelines and risks related activities.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 6 years in providing project budget and resources related activities.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 6 years in collaborating with stakeholders and other personnel which have project interdependencies.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 6 years in maintaining, updating, reporting financial records and managing a budget in excess of $1.5M per year.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 6 years using records management software such as, but not limited to, Records Document and Information Management System (RDIMS), System Application & Products (SAP) and SharePoint.

Additional Requirements

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some of the area and overnight travel may be expected
• Travel may be required to travel outside the NCR and within Canada. The locations include:

• Saguenay, Quebec

• Cold Lake, Alberta

• Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Trenton, Ontario

• Greenwood, Nova Scotia

• Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

• Comox, British Columbia

• Petawawa, Ontario

• Edmonton, Alberta

• Valcartier, Quebec

• Oromocto, New Brunswick

• You will need to be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level

Security clearances

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.