Project Manager, Northeast BC Labour Market Study (26:186)

Salary/Benefits:

Excluded position: Grid 11, $94,443.00 - $125,924.00 annually, depending on experience and qualifications as per NLC's Excluded Salary Scale. An excellent benefit package is offered, including extended health and dental benefits (this does not include long-term disability). Annual vacation is pro-rated and front-loaded, based on 210 hours/FTE, as well as time off paid for the period between Christmas and New Year's Day. Enrolment in the College Pension Plan may be mandatory for those in this role, with the standard contributions matched by the employer.

Description:

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, Educational Services, the Project Manager, Northeast BC Labour Market Study is responsible for the planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and completing labour market research projects involving the communities of Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd. These projects will provide community-specific findings, as well as an integrated regional assessment of workforce supply, labour demand, skills gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities for coordinated workforce development.

The Project Manager will coordinate a shared work plan, research methods, employer and community engagement, project governance, budgets, reporting and deliverables, working closely with municipal partners, project steering group(s) and NLC staff. The position will support development of evidence-based recommendations and final reports for each participating community and for the broader region.

The position is based in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John and requires travel throughout Northeast BC.

In this role, there is a responsibility of a budget of approximately $150,000.00.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will meet the technical requirements for this job by meeting the requirements below:

• A bachelor's degree in business, public administration, economics, social sciences, community or economic development, or a related discipline with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in project management, applied research coordination, labour market or economic development initiatives, community engagement, or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi-partner projects and achieve defined deliverables within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Knowledge of labour market research, workforce development, economic development or related policy and planning issues, preferably in a regional or rural context.
• Ability to coordinate surveys, interviews, focus groups, environmental scans and research reporting, and to work effectively with specialists conducting statistical analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, writing and presentation skills; demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships with municipal governments, employers, Indigenous organizations and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical judgment, organization, time management, problem solving, risk management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities and communicate appropriately with senior leaders and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common project planning, data management and virtual collaboration tools; commitment to confidentiality and responsible information management.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple organizations, funders or community stakeholders, including project work plans, budgets and reporting.
• Current, valid driver's license (Travel within Northeast BC required in this role).

Preferred:

• Experience in rural, northern, municipal, Indigenous or post-secondary settings.
• Formal project management training or certification