Project Manager, Asset Management

Job title: Project Manager, Asset Management

Job description: Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Salary: Exempt Band 4, MIN $79,500.00 – MAX $107,600.00

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/16/2022

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.

Are we right for you…

We are thrilled you’ve decided to explore a career with us. As a crown corporation and recognized Top Employer in BC, BC Transit is British Columbia’s provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).

We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you’ll be doing…

We are looking for skilled Project Managers for two different positions within the Asset Management group and will be interviewing throughout the posting period in December and January:

As a Project Manager, you will be an integral part of the Asset Management division. You demonstrate passion and excitement for integrating new innovative technology in achievement of BC Transit’s greenhouse gas reduction targets by delivering projects that are fully integrated, cost-effective and sustainable.

In these positions you’ll have the opportunity to lead Fleet Capital or Low Carbon Fleet Projects through the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for leading the integration of cross-functional fleet projects in the acquisition, development, and deployment of both capital assets (e.g. fleet, infrastructure, IT etc) and supporting business operations (e.g. scheduling, dispatch, maintenance) in alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget. You will work with the Procurement and Contracts departments to lead, plan, develop, support, and execute public procurement activities to acquire assets and services where required.

Our vision is for you to focus on:

• Managing a variety of transit facility and infrastructure related capital projects;
• Preparing project management plans and project business cases;
• Executing project plans while adapting to changes or requirements that may occur
• Collaborate with other BC Transit staff to develop technical specifications for procurement processes and facilitate a technical evaluation committee;
• Monitoring and ensuring all contractual requirements and deliverables are met;
• Foster regular and effective communications with BC Transit personnel, suppliers, external partners and stakeholders to ensure project success.

What would make you an asset?
You are a seasoned Project Manager who knows their way around large, complex, highly collaborative projects. You are able to efficiently manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

In addition, you are able to:

• Support and lead change management within an organization;
• Use a collaborative approach to Project Management with ability to navigate multiple levels of internal and external stakeholders;
• Be highly self-motivated and directed with a keen attention to detail;
• Problem solve and adapt to change easily, essentially you can roll with the punches!
• Communicate effectively through both oral written means. Able to deliver information and tailor delivery to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you’ll bring to the table…

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

• A University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or other related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Project Manager
• Proven Project Management experience within an organization of a similar scope and complexity. Previous public sector or government Project Management experience is an asset
• Experience managing projects within the public sector or government (or a similarly large private agency) is an asset
• Knowledge or experience working with technology, infrastructure and utility related to low carbon and zero emission industry is considered an asset
• Occasional travel may be required to support project activities

What we’ll bring to the table…

• Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family,
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations,
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like…

• Interviews will be ongoing through the month of December and January
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list may be established for future regular Full Time and Temporary Full Time vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being “fully vaccinated” as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.

Company: BC Transit

Expected salary:

Location: Victoria, BC

Job date: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:01:05 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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