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Provincial Projects & Initiatives Lead, Edmonton - North
Edmonton, Alberta · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
Project ManagementHRResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This position focuses on project oversight, stakeholder engagement, funding accountability, and operational implementation.
- Identify operational challenges, project risks, and service gaps and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Review project claims, invoices, and supporting documentation for compliance and funding eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Support the operational implementation and oversight of provincial projects and initiatives in alignment with organizational priorities and approved workplans.
- Support the Regional Management Team (RMT) in the implementation of the Métis Youth Summer Student Program, the Employment Partnership Program, and the Employment Supports.
- Monitor project activities, deliverables, outcomes, and timelines to support effective project execution and accountability.
- Conduct research and gather labour market information, community feedback, and stakeholder input to support program planning and continuous improvement.
- Support project evaluation activities and outcome measurement processes.
- Ensure project information is accurately inputted into FDM and provide quality assurance support to the RMT for regional level projects, MYSSP, EPP, and ESP.
- Monitor project expenditures and funding utilization to support compliance with approved budgets, contribution agreements, and organizational policies.
- Support the creation, implementation, and monitoring of contribution agreements, contracts, and partnership agreements related to provincial projects and initiatives.
- Support collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and effective implementation of provincial programming.
- Monitor project performance and perform the collection of project data, outcomes, and performance indicators, providing analysis as needed.
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Office Administration, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in project coordination, administration, or program support.
- Experience supporting complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and fast-paced operational environments.
- Experience working with Indigenous organizations, governments, or community-based initiatives is considered an asset.
- Ability to work a regular schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with weekend and evening availability, as required.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta, as required.
- Acceptable attainment of a Police Information Check is required.
- equivalent experience may be considered.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Other Requirements
- Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 driver's license.
Compensation
- Working collaboratively with internal departments, regional teams, and external partners, the Provincial Project and Initiatives Lead - North helps ensure provincial initiatives align with the department of Education, Training, and Research
Benefits
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- A comprehensive benefit package.
- Generous time off policies.
- Support the development and implementation of workforce development and training initiatives that advance the Department of Education, Training, and Research's Métis Training to Employment mandate.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
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