Project Manager

About Innovate BC

Innovate BC helps turn bold ideas into real-world impact. As a CrownAgency we serve as a trusted advisor and partner for British Columbias innovation ecosystem. Our diverse programs and initiatives advance opportunities for made-in-B.C. innovations giving companies industries and communities the resources they need to grow and prosper.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Marketing and Communications the Project Manageris responsible forend-to-end project management of the Web Summit Vancouver (WSV) project. This role operates within a consortium of government and industry partners including the Government of Canada throughPacifiCan the Province of British Columbia Innovate BC Destination Vancouver and Invest Vancouver working collaboratively to leverage Web Summits residence in Vancouver to deliver meaningful outcomes in global visibility investment attraction and economic growth for British Columbia.

This role will leadproject managementcoordinationof funders and other stakeholders performance tracking project communications reporting and other project-related initiatives. The Project Manager ensures the successful delivery of all project milestonesmaintainingalignment with strategicobjectives and managing day-to-day operations across multiple stakeholders and funding partners.

$76000-$100000per annum pluspayment in lieu of benefits until theemployeeiseligible for the Agencyscomprehensivebenefits package.

Reporting to : DirectorMarketing Communications

Location : Vancouver BC

Work Arrangement : Hybrid role with a requirement to work in-office at least 2 days per week

Employment Type : Full-time fixed-term contract through to August 2027with possibility ofextension.

What You Will Be Doing

Project Management :

• Lead the overall project management of the Web Summit Vancouver projectmanaging timelines deliverables dependencies and milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Owner and consortium of funders to develop andmaintainan annual Project Plan and other key document with defined scope timelines deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor project progress against approved plansidentifyingrisks issues and deviations; escalate and recommend mitigation strategies asrequired.
• Maintain core project management artifacts including risk registers and status reports.
• Prepare and deliver annual project close-out reports including performance outcomes and lessons learned.

Financial Tracking and Coordination :

Stakeholder and Ecosystem Engagement :

The list of duties and responsibilities described above is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded / modifiedfrom time to time as required by the organizations needs.

What You Will Need

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

How to Apply

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Application Deadline : The posting will be open until February 22026 at 11 : 59 PM PSToruntil a suitable candidate isselected .We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Innovate BC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudlymaintainsan organizational culture of inclusion respect and our work to create a thriving and more diverse innovation ecosystem within British Columbia we know that our efforts onlybenefitfrom the vibrant diversity of backgrounds identities and characteristics that are reflected across our team and partners. All qualified applicants regardless of race colour religion gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression national origin genetics age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law are strongly encouraged to apply. As part of our effort to provide a barrier free recruitment process should yourequireaccommodations in the process please let us know by contacting .

Collection Notice

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 76000 - 100000