Project Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Discover
TRIUMF
, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.
Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
We are looking to hire a Project Manager to join our team!
This position will provide construction project management support to the senior project manager and the Project Management Office (PMO).
Do you have what it takes?
- Thrive in a hands-on environment: Happy to be on site working with trades, troubleshooting issues and supporting execution from start to finish
- Project Manager in the making: Degree or Certification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field, with hands-on experience supporting construction projects
- Experience in your field: Do you have at least 4 years of experience in planning and project management in the construction field
- Schedule whiz: Confident using Microsoft Project to track timelines, milestones, and resources
- Natural collaborator: You work comfortably with engineers, trades, contractors, and internal teams
What’s in it for you?
- Direct mentorship from senior project managers
- Exposure to complex, high-profile construction and infrastructure projects
- Career progression opportunities
- Experience in a national research facility alongside scientists, engineers, trades and project leaders
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Work-life balance with generous vacation and leave time
Read on for more details about the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensuring that all work relating to the projects complies with WCB and health/safety regulations and that all personnel or contractor performing the work are qualified and following WCB guidelines
- Perform Pre-Job Briefings for personnel and contractors, and sign in/out of contractors for access to TRIUMF facility
- Ensuring appropriate documentation for the project including the health and safety is maintained during the project execution
- Support senior project manager in executing the projects on site and in the office work
- Help senior project manager for coordination of the projects with workers and outside contractors
- Provide project managers with reports from schedules and other project-tracking tools.
- Provide support and best practices to others preparing project schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Develop standard templates, framework and procedures to achieve consistency in planning process and methodologies.
- Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze project performance as requested by project management and other stakeholders.
- Develop and prepare reports for monitoring milestones and analyzing resources across multiple projects.
- Help to fulfill the mandate of the PMO
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- The position has no reports but will direct and coordinate technical staff in the execution of tasks for projects.
- The project manager may be asked to teach or coach a newly hired project manager or manager in the use of project management tools used at TRIUMF.
- They may provide project management support, typically construction related, to other TRIUMF projects led by senior professional engineers or scientists.
- The incumbent will provide supervision of outside contractors and sub-trades during on site construction activities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic knowledge of construction project management processes
- Understanding of WorkSafe BC or similar safety regulatory associated to construction
- Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks effectively and consistently with high quality
- Practical knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel and of MS Project, and other related software and management information systems to support project execution
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or certification in a relevant program of study, ideally related to Project Management or Engineering.
- At least 4+ years of planning and project-management experience in the construction field, providing support to several projects simultaneously including a high level of proficiency with tools.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
SALARY: $91,545.00 per annum plus benefits
Position type:
Permanent
Hours per week:
35
Total Rewards
At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.
Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
Application closing date:
March 04, 2026
Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.
About TRIUMF
Established in 1968 in Vancouver, TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. The lab is a hub for discovery and innovation inspired by a half-century of ingenuity in answering some of nature's most challenging questions. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to the development of new technologies, TRIUMF is pushing frontiers in research, while training the next generation of leaders in science, medicine, and business.
Powered by its complement of top talent and advanced accelerator infrastructure, TRIUMF is pushing the frontiers in isotope science and innovation, as well as technologies to address fundamental and applied problems in particle and nuclear physics, and the materials and life sciences.
In collaboration with Canadian universities from coast to coast, TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations.
Our passion for understanding everything from the nature of the nucleus to the creation of the cosmos sparks imagination, inspiration, improved health, economic opportunity, and a better world for all.
From its diversity, cutting-edge research, and world-class facilities, to its competitive benefits package and stunning location, TRIUMF is a great place to work.
Project Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Discover
TRIUMF
, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.
Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
We are looking to hire a Project Manager to join our team!
This position will provide construction project management support to the senior project manager and the Project Management Office (PMO).
Do you have what it takes?
- Thrive in a hands-on environment: Happy to be on site working with trades, troubleshooting issues and supporting execution from start to finish
- Project Manager in the making: Degree or Certification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field, with hands-on experience supporting construction projects
- Experience in your field: Do you have at least 4 years of experience in planning and project management in the construction field
- Schedule whiz: Confident using Microsoft Project to track timelines, milestones, and resources
- Natural collaborator: You work comfortably with engineers, trades, contractors, and internal teams
What’s in it for you?
- Direct mentorship from senior project managers
- Exposure to complex, high-profile construction and infrastructure projects
- Career progression opportunities
- Experience in a national research facility alongside scientists, engineers, trades and project leaders
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Work-life balance with generous vacation and leave time
Read on for more details about the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensuring that all work relating to the projects complies with WCB and health/safety regulations and that all personnel or contractor performing the work are qualified and following WCB guidelines
- Perform Pre-Job Briefings for personnel and contractors, and sign in/out of contractors for access to TRIUMF facility
- Ensuring appropriate documentation for the project including the health and safety is maintained during the project execution
- Support senior project manager in executing the projects on site and in the office work
- Help senior project manager for coordination of the projects with workers and outside contractors
- Provide project managers with reports from schedules and other project-tracking tools.
- Provide support and best practices to others preparing project schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Develop standard templates, framework and procedures to achieve consistency in planning process and methodologies.
- Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze project performance as requested by project management and other stakeholders.
- Develop and prepare reports for monitoring milestones and analyzing resources across multiple projects.
- Help to fulfill the mandate of the PMO
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- The position has no reports but will direct and coordinate technical staff in the execution of tasks for projects.
- The project manager may be asked to teach or coach a newly hired project manager or manager in the use of project management tools used at TRIUMF.
- They may provide project management support, typically construction related, to other TRIUMF projects led by senior professional engineers or scientists.
- The incumbent will provide supervision of outside contractors and sub-trades during on site construction activities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic knowledge of construction project management processes
- Understanding of WorkSafe BC or similar safety regulatory associated to construction
- Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks effectively and consistently with high quality
- Practical knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel and of MS Project, and other related software and management information systems to support project execution
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or certification in a relevant program of study, ideally related to Project Management or Engineering.
- At least 4+ years of planning and project-management experience in the construction field, providing support to several projects simultaneously including a high level of proficiency with tools.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
SALARY: $91,545.00 per annum plus benefits
Position type:
Permanent
Hours per week:
35
Total Rewards
At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.
Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
Application closing date:
March 04, 2026
Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.
About TRIUMF
Established in 1968 in Vancouver, TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. The lab is a hub for discovery and innovation inspired by a half-century of ingenuity in answering some of nature's most challenging questions. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to the development of new technologies, TRIUMF is pushing frontiers in research, while training the next generation of leaders in science, medicine, and business.
Powered by its complement of top talent and advanced accelerator infrastructure, TRIUMF is pushing the frontiers in isotope science and innovation, as well as technologies to address fundamental and applied problems in particle and nuclear physics, and the materials and life sciences.
In collaboration with Canadian universities from coast to coast, TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations.
Our passion for understanding everything from the nature of the nucleus to the creation of the cosmos sparks imagination, inspiration, improved health, economic opportunity, and a better world for all.
From its diversity, cutting-edge research, and world-class facilities, to its competitive benefits package and stunning location, TRIUMF is a great place to work.