Project Manager

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (or remote)

Career Level: Experienced

Salary: Commensurate with experience

About Trucking HR Canada

Trucking HR Canada is the recognized national authority on workforce strategy for the trucking and logistics sector. We are a not-for-profit centre of excellence engaging with employers, governments, think tanks, industry groups and stakeholders.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Projects, the Project Manager leads the execution and evaluation of projects and HR focused initiatives. This role ensures project deliverables alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and provides meaningful outcomes for THRC and its stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery within scope and budget.
• Managing projects includes; execution of project activities within grants and contribution agreements, ensuring outcomes and outputs are met and completing administration, reporting, and monitoring requirements.
• Review document/resource content and training course material to ensure it meets THRC standards of excellence before publication.
• Collaborate with team members as well as internal or external consultants to fulfill identified objectives to satisfy project requirements.
• Identify and manage project risks and develop solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Conduct periodic and post-project reviews to ensure projects are on track.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, contractors and management to provide project updates, convey information or collect input/ feedback.
• Deliver presentations (virtually and in-person) to industry stakeholders, staff and funders.
• Remain knowledgeable on industry issues and trends.
• Support Chief Operating Officer, Director, Projects and other staff with projects as needed.
• Support proposal writing as needed.
• Represent THRC at industry events and other functions as requested.
• Other duties as required within the overall scope of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a nonprofit project management capacity or relevant experience. Preference is given to experience managing government grants and contribution agreements.
• University degree in social science or related field or combination of equivalent education and experience
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
• PMP Certification – an asset
• Strong relationship building capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Organized, attention to detail
• Experience in the trucking industry – an asset
• Experience working with HR content – an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) - a strong asset
• Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Why Work at Trucking HR Canada

• Competitive compensation package
• Small and dynamic hybrid-work environment
• Matching RRSP contribution program
• Benefits package inclusive of overall health and wellness
• Generous leave offering
• Opportunity for growth and professional development
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and thriving industry
• Opportunity to work remotely