Municipality of Jasper Project Manager Canadian Rockies

Municipality of Jasper – Project Manager (Canadian Rockies)

Municipality of Jasper, Jasper, AB. Salary: $102,037.73–$122,164.86 per year. Position type: Permanent, full‑time. Shift and schedule: Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends; on‑call rotation required. Hours: 7½ hrs per day/37.5 hrs per week. Location: Jasper, AB. Department: Operations. Posted: 26.007. Deadline to apply: 4:00 P.M. MST, April 5, 2026.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Operations & Utilities, the Project Manager coordinates and oversees the Municipality of Jasper’s strategic projects and initiatives. The role involves managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring effective allocation of resources, and coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, and contractors. The Project Manager ensures that all project objectives are achieved within established timelines and budgets, while supporting operational excellence and driving continuous improvement. Primarily office‑based, the role includes regular travel to municipal sites and stakeholder meetings and may require infrequent evening or weekend work.

Work Performed

• Project Management: Manage multiple projects of varying complexity and scale; engage in project chartering, scoping, scheduling, and budget development operations.
• Resource Management: Lead procurement processes related to project operations; oversee allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel, equipment, and funding; manage project budgets and funding to align with financial guidelines.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as primary liaison between the municipality, residents, and other stakeholders; facilitate timely and accurate sharing of information to support informed decision‑making.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct ongoing assessments of project processes to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement; develop recommendations for enhancing future project capabilities.
• Tracking and Reporting Progress: Develop and implement systems to track project progress, identify issues, and report outcomes to stakeholders and the community; provide regular updates and maintain public involvement.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential risks or challenges; develop mitigation strategies; address unforeseen challenges to keep projects on track.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Translate project plans into actionable steps with clear timelines, objectives, and deliverables; guide projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with overall recovery strategies and goals.
• Health and Safety Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code; pre‑qualify contractors; conduct quarterly safety inspections; report and document all incidents and unsafe conditions; stop or suspend work immediately if unsafe conditions create imminent danger.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, public administration, or a related field.
• ≥3 years of experience managing projects.
• Class 5 driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Experience in budgeting, resource management, and procurement.
• P‑Eng designation (civil, industrial, mechanical, etc.)
• Project Management Professional certification (e.g., PMP) or ability to obtain.
• First Aid and CPR certification (A+ or equivalent).
• One year of experience may be considered in lieu of one year of education.

Candidates with lower qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered at a lower classification and pay.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining your qualifications, experience, and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: humanresources@jasper-alberta.ca.

About the Municipality

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values, and have a desire to learn and grow, join the Municipality of Jasper. We support a diverse workforce and offer competitive wages and benefits. Together we make Jasper a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences, and diverse perspectives of our employees.

Education: Bachelor’s degree. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.

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