Research Project Manager Nova Scotia

Lead research operations for Cape Breton University’s Homeward Bound initiative as a full-time hybrid Project Manager across rural Nova Scotia. Coordinate teams, timelines, and healthcare research partnerships.

This one-year Project Manager appointment, renewable, supports a seven-year initiative for aging in the right place. You will coordinate multidisciplinary research involving healthcare, housing, social support, and community partners. The role reports to Dr. Kelsey Harvey and requires communication, organization, and project management expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Steward project systems, plans, milestones, schedules, and reporting
• Coordinate staffing, hiring, onboarding, renewals, training, and certifications
• Manage risks, issues, remedial actions, and project communications
• Coordinate sub-project teams, governance support, and project documentation
• Plan events, logistics, budgets, travel, venues, vendors, and accessibility

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum three-plus years managing projects valued over one million annually
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, writing, and problem-solving skills
• Office 365 proficiency and project software adaptability
• Willingness to travel and attend occasional evening or weekend events

Apply project leadership, research governance, and collaborative coordination skills to Homeward Bound across Nova Scotia’s Eastern Health Zone.

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