Project Specialist

The role

We are seeking a skilled Project Specialist to lead small to medium-scale initiatives and support the team in managing larger projects from launch to completion. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, reporting, and organizational skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

The responsibilities

• Support project controls team reporting and various obligations, including quarterly and monthly reports, leadership team updates, and events.
• Coordinate and communicate with different working groups and stakeholders to gather and plan activities, identify interdependencies, report on progress, and work closely with project managers when required
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and lead the scope, objectives, and deliverables of small to medium-scale projects.
• Prepare project charters and develop project plans, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress and follow reporting, governance, and escalation processes as needed.
• Facilitate risk management identification and mitigation exercises, and report accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and best practices.
• Lead or participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and efficiency.

The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) (CAPM or PMP), Agile certification (Scrum Master), or equivalent is an asset. (A commitment to obtaining a related certification within six months of starting is acceptable.)
• Proficiency with at least one project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner, Oracle Primavera).
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written (an asset)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.