🚀 Who We Are: Util-Assist is a leading consulting and services partner to electric, water, and gas utilities across North America. We help utilities navigate digital transformation—empowering them with smart technology, data-driven solutions, and customer-first services. From outage communications to billing support and grid security, we’re reshaping how utilities serve their communities.

At Util-Assist, our people are our power. We foster a flexible, supportive workplace grounded in four core values: Deliver Excellence, Put People First, Do the Right Thing , and Be Humble . Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, we offer rewarding, purpose-driven careers where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

Learn more at www.util-assist.com .

🛠️ The Opportunity: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver customer projects. The incumbent manages resources, schedules, financials, risk and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

📋 What You’ll be Doing:

• Host project kick-off meetings and establish project governance and project reporting standards.
• Create and manage RAID logs, Integrated Project Plans and decision documents.
• Manage internal and external project financials including budgets, invoices and 3rd party vendor contributions.
• Prepare status reporting, meeting minutes and meeting agendas.
• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of impacts on schedule and budgets.
• Obtain customer acceptance of project deliverables/milestones.
• Review and approve 3rd party and Consultant project effort contributions.
• Forecast project staffing requirements to support project objectives and request departmental resources.
• Onboard new team members to assigned projects.
• Ensure the project team accurately completes time tracking reports.
• Manage internal and external project escalations relating to deliverables, schedules, resources, budgets and client expectations.
• Review project deliverables to ensure that they meet quality standards.
• Facilitate various project meetings with internal/external resources to ensure all project requirements are met and knowledge transfer is achieved.

🌟 What You'll Bring:

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced resource management skills
• Advanced time management and organizational skills
• Advanced risk management skills
• Advanced stakeholder management skills
• Advanced leadership and problem-solving skills

💡 What Skills Do You Need:

• Undergraduate degree/diploma
• PMP Certification preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in a project management role managing large scale technology projects
• Utility sector experience is an asset
• Class G drivers’ license
• Advanced knowledge of IT principles including lifecycle planning, estimating and architecture
• Advanced knowledge of project management best practices and standards
• Advanced knowledge of project metrics
• Intermediate knowledge of the procurement lifecycle
• Intermediate knowledge of system integration activities including the development of business processes, system integration and testing requirements
• Advanced Project Management and MS Project skills
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Intermediate financial management skills

💙 Why You’ll Love Working at Util-Assist At Util-Assist, we believe work should empower you—not overwhelm you. Here’s what makes us a great place to grow your career:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a truly flexible work environment with hybrid work arrangements and adaptable hours.
• Summer Hours Program: Flex your schedule to enjoy extra days off from June to August
• Upfront Vacation & Birthday Day Off: Get your full vacation balance at the start of the year and celebrate your birthday your way with a paid day off
• Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused team that’s proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® four years running.
• Comprehensive Wellness Support: Access a full Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources, Nutritional Health Coaching, a Health Care Spending Account, and recognition as one of the Best Places to Work for Mental Wellness in 2025
• Career Growth: Thrive in a fast-growing company where your ambitions are supported and your development matters.
• Innovative Environment: Work at the forefront of utility transformation, surrounded by forward-thinking teammates and impactful projects.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a pay package that recognizes your expertise and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access generous health and dental coverage with low premiums, and RRSP matching to support your long-term goals.
• Parental Leave Top-Up: Growing your family? We provide enhanced support through our parental leave top-up program.
• Perks & Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive offers on fitness memberships, mobile/data plans, and vehicle purchases.

To work with us, successful candidates must complete a SIN and passport verification and pass a police vulnerability check.

We understand that great talent comes in many forms—even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply if you’re excited about the role and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Util-Assist is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. To request accommodation, please contact us at hr@util-assist.com . All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Please note that Util-Assist does not offer immigration-related support, such as visa sponsorship, work permit applications, or permanent residency assistance. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work in Canada or the U.S. Sponsorship decisions, if any, are made on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Util-Assist; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.