Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Contracted Services, the Project Officer manages small to medium projects throughout the project’s life-cycle and balances time, money and scope to ensure the Business Owners requirements are met or exceeded. The Project Officer will work to plan, deliver and transfer the project to the Business Owner of the product being built/delivered effectively and efficiently. In addition, this position will work with a variety of stakeholders from both internal and external organizations.

As the Project Officer 2, you will:

• Manage Projects under the direction of the Supervisor of Contracted Services to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving the benefits of the investment.
• Develop and manage the procurement process for review and approval of (the Supervisor of Contracted Services) which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks.
• Coordinate the Design Management (internal or external consultants) process.
• Coordinate/oversee the project turnover process.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor degree in a related field such as Commerce, Engineering, Architect or Finance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 1-3 years of experience related to the duties listed above in Project Delivery preferably in a Public Sector environment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience administering contracts with a team of design consultants and contractors.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including experience with Project Management Systems such as Microsoft Project or similar software. Post-secondary education in Project Management would be desirable.

• Experience in a municipal environment would be considered an asset.

• Attainment of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/Prince II certification and certification in Asset Management at the time of hire is desirable. Applicants who have not yet attained these certifications are required to obtain within a 6-year timeframe.

• Successful completion of the associated professional designations in addition to the education listed above is considered an asset including obtaining a P.Eng., C.E.T/A.Sc.T, CMA, CGA, CA, or CPA.

• Knowledge in the industry sector that is applicable to the Municipal Accommodations Division of the Assets and Project Management Department.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances as well as ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously in stressful and fast paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain relations with consultants, government agencies, developers, suppliers and contractors relative to facility and equipment design and improvements, and formulates sound recommendations.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.

• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Knowledge of Engineering or Architectural Technology in the Building Construction Field.

• Willingness to increase knowledge in the field of Construction Contract Administration (CCCA) through Construction Specifications Canada would be desirable.

• Knowledge of Materials Management policies and procedures within 6 months.

• Knowledge of inter-governmental agreements within 6 months.

• Knowledge of Our Winnipeg, City and Departmental systems, inter-departmental communications, policies, procedures, and regulations within 6 months.

• Knowledge of the Division’s database software (Maximo) within 6 months.

• Commitment towards continuous learning, growth and the achievement of high performance.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Winnipeg Police Service Level 2 Security Clearance satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s).
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Child Abuse Registry Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.
• The successful applicant is required to provide a vehicle for transportation while on City business, subject to the terms and conditions of the City Transportation Policy.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including but not limited to the ability to navigate construction sites, climb ladders, and work in all weather conditions.