Project specialist Jobs in Toronto, ON

Are you an experienced project management professional with a proven ability to lead change and drive adoption of new initiatives? Do you excel at managing the people side of change—building strong relationships, securing buy-in from stakeholders, and working closely with managers and senior leaders to implement best practices? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client is currently seeking a Project Management Specialist for a 6-month contract based in Toronto. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment where you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful projects and supporting organizational transformation.

Advantages

• 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid work model
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry
• High-impact role involving stakeholder engagement and change management

Responsibilities

1. Conduct assessment of the current state of endpoint technology devices, meeting room audio-visual equipment and the IT service request and delivery processes within Toronto Water.

2. Determines requirements, researches, evaluates, recommends, designs, develops and / or acquires, implements and provides technical and business support for new endpoint devices, audio-visual equipment, an IT Service Catalogue, Service Depots and storage facilities to meet client and business requirements.

3. Prepares RFI / Q / Ps and other formal project documents (e.g. SOWs, MOUs, SLAs); leads the development of consultant requirements and Requests for Proposals, undertakes briefings and site inspections during the proposal stage and evaluates proposals and recommends the selection of consultants for assigned projects

4. Represents the Business Unit as required in internal and external meetings, forums and presentations regarding business and technical solutions, technology and methodology decisions, development and deployment directions, information policies and standards, and other management aspects deemed as relevant and appropriate

5. Determines the daily management of project action items and timelines.

6. Assesses and establishes project milestones, progress and reporting. Manages and organizes project documentation

7. Inspects and oversees the work in progress by contractors, ensuring that all work is carried out according to approved specifications, quality standards and government regulations

8. Performs record keeping tasks by ensuring the timely and efficient preparation, processing and maintenance of all reports, drawings, tender documentation, designs and records associated with assigned projects

9. Works with consultants, (including architects and engineers), contractors, and Toronto Water staff during all phases of the project.

10. Reviews engineering drawings and specifications for completeness and accuracy and provides comments and recommendations in accordance with Toronto Water standards

11.Attends meetings at all phases of project development and implementation ensuring accurate minute and record keeping

12. Ensures post construction documentation is received and is complete including as-built drawings, maintenance manuals and warranty information

13. Follows-up prior to expiration of warranty periods to ensure completion of all warranty deficiencies

14. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications :

1. Post secondary education in Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline from a recognized institution or approved equivalent amount of training / education and experience.

2. Extensive experience in project management (applying PMBOK and / or Agile methodologies).

3. Experience managing the people side of change, gaining buy-in and support from managers and senior leaders on new approaches, initiatives and implementation of best practices.

4. Exceptional critical thinking & problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify emerging issues, prioritize them, and develop creative & effective strategies to address complex operational, policy and evaluation challenges.

5. Exceptionally self-motivated with a directed approach and a keen attention to detail and organization.

6. Considerable experience utilizing project management tools for planning and executing projects and / or work packages.

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Summary

If you are interested in the Project Management Specialist role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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