Project Specialist

Company : CGIC

Department : IT

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time

Work Model : Remote

Language : This role operates in English.

The Opportunity :

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.

That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.

The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology innovation to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities.

Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

The Project Specialist works in a fast paced, creative, and highly collaborative environment and reports to the Manager, Property and Casualty Technology Business Enablement team.

The ideal candidate is proactive and flexible with an eye for detail, bringing a positive collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn, staying up to date with industry standards.

This individual is responsible for evaluating, coordinating, implementing, tracking, and managing the workstreams associated with the Business Enablement team's cross-functional deliverables.

They will ensure complex strategic or operational activities are performed effectively and efficiently working with various teams across Property and Casualty Technology and beyond (i.

e. HR, Compliance, Finance, other Tech areas and business areas)Co-operators' . The Project Specialist will be responsible for leading multiple business management workstreams including resource management, vendor management, IT compliance and governance.

This role will also lead continuous process improvement and produce executive reports on their activities. . They are a self-starter, work with minimal supervision, can adapt to new demands and unexpected delays in the rapidly changing IT landscape, multitask, prioritize, and meet rigorous deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and open communication in all assignments.

How you will create impact :

• Work with stakeholders to establish timelines, priorities, contingencies, and scope for multiple, complex business management initiatives within an IT group, both planned and unplanned.
• Lead, organize, implement, track and report on business enablement initiatives and workstreams as assigned to ensure business value and efficiency.

These workstreams, supporting the IT project teams, include resource management, vendor management, IT compliance and governance, and other initiatives as assigned.

• Prepare and disseminate effective reports on multiple initiatives to diverse audiences, including executives.
• Track resource utilization and billing across the team, in collaboration with project managers.
• Identify problems, risks, and opportunities and, adapt to changing priorities.
• Initiate solutions to continually improve workflow and processes, including through automation.

How you will succeed :

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team :

• Have completed college diploma in project management, business administration, or equivalent work experience. Certification / designation in Project Management is an asset.
• 5+ years professional experience coordinating projects and resources within an IT organization.
• Depth of understanding in project management methodologies, processes, procedures, and best practices. Demonstrated experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously across teams, highly developed time management and organizational skills / strategies.

Exercise sound and independent judgment and decision-making to ensure projects and initiatives meet objectives and are completed on time and budget.

Advanced skills in computer software and applications with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using relevant project management technologies and systems, including JIRA.

Experience using Power BI or Power Automate an asset.

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, active listening, comprehension, and facilitation. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• Can contribute to building a positive culture and building affirmative relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

What you need to know :

You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.

g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

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