Overview

Overview

Overview

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Project Manager I will assist in providing full life-cycle project management of complex, inter departmental civil infrastructure projects (streets, water, sewers, green infrastructure, electrical, structures, etc.) with multi-million-dollar budgets.

The Project Manager will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary civil consultants, interdepartmentally within Engineering Services, and with other CoV departments such as Law, Planning, Parks, Facilities, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management and Development Services to identify stakeholder and partner requirements and ensure successful planning and implementation of projects. The Project Manager will help shape and advance project and quality management standards across the Department and be responsible for their practical and consistent application in which the role operates.

The Project Manager I will work in a matrix environment supporting client business units leading cross functional project teams, which will include Engineers, Engineers-In-Training, Superintendents, Engineering Assistants, and other technical and support roles. They will also work closely with staff third party consultants and/or contractors, key business stakeholders and user representatives to ensure their requirements are well understood and addressed.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will support project management and coordination of several high profile, complex and high-risk civil infrastructure projects ranging between $1M to $50 M. These projects involve numerous internal and external stakeholders, expedited construction timelines, and challenging urban site conditions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Senior Project Manager in cross discipline design and construction projects.
• Plans out the projects in detail, clearly identifying project scope, budget and schedule as well as project risks, project organization and project management approach. Documents the plans in a Project Charter document.
• Engages with subject matter experts to prepare terms of reference for technical consulting services related to civil engineering design and construction; and complete the tendering and selection process, or work with internal operational forces to deliver the design packages.
• Coordinates and manages inter-departmental review processes for project design drawings and standards, escalating any identified conflicts as necessary to senior staff for resolution.
• Executes projects according to the approved Project Charters.
• Ensures all relevant City Departments are consulted in the process and progress of the project.
• Assists with management of multiple consultants and contractors.
• Assists with all relevant local, provincial and federal permit applications.
• Monitors, forecasts, and reports on project status (cash flows and scheduling).
• Procures project resources (e.g., design, construction and contract administration services).
• Project reporting, cost estimating, scheduling and measuring project performance.
• Applies and contributes to all Engineering Project and EGBC’s Organizational Quality Management principles and requirements, as defined by the Engineering Project Management Office.
• Develops and implements various project management plans.
• Assists the project team with presentations, public engagement and meetings with various members of the public, stakeholder community groups, and partners. Facilitates stakeholder inputs to arrive at optimum solutions.
• Facilitates meetings and regularly reporting on project status to Managers and project Sponsors.
• Implements adequate internal controls for reporting to Senior Management.
• Organizes and leads meetings with project team, stakeholders, and vendors as needed and manages actions arising from them.
• Identifies and proactively manages project issues and risks.
• Ensures that project performance meet expectations in terms of timelines and scope completion.
• Ensures proper project closeout at completion. Manages the sign-off process for project deliverables from stakeholders. Organizes and conducts a lessons-learned session. Documents and presents a project closeout analysis. Manages and coordinates project staff teams.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture, Planning, Construction Management, or Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in project management with progressively complex, business transformation projects leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in delivering design and construction of civil engineering infrastructure an asset.
• Formal training in Project Management methodologies preferably consistent with those provided by PMI (Project Management Institute).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation an asset.
• Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related an asset.
• Experience in managing complex projects that include managing multiple consultants and contractors simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and reporting on projects and programs, and researching, for various projects and initiatives.
• Experience in managing teams and diverse stakeholder groups, including internal and external coordination of design and field personnel.
• Experience in public consultation and conflict resolution with the ability to reconcile differing perspectives, develop consensus, and secure cooperation and support from both stakeholders and team members.
• Experience developing and reporting on projects and programs, and researching, and preparing business cases for various projects and initiatives.
• Experience working in a matrix reporting relationship an asset.
• Experience working on projects with a value of over $50 million will be considered a strong asset.
• Experience in hiring, developing, and managing staff in a Collective Bargaining environment an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with Master Municipal Construction Document (MMCD) guidelines
• Experience in various procurement methods and construction management project delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex project schedules.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the City’s transportation policies and related current literature, trends, and developments would be an asset.
• Familiar with the City of Vancouver’s Project Management Framework is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the City’s land use, environment and health policies an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently interact with the public by phone, email, and in person on contentious topics.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into material that can be easily understood by a broad audience through collaboration with content experts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal tactfully with staff, outside agencies, and the public.
• Excellent presentation skills to public and community groups.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with the public, other employees, and officials including working with subject matter experts to respond to difficult questions.
• Ability to present research results, conclusions, and recommendations in graphical and written form.
• Ability to develop databases and collect, analyze, and interpret statistical and narrative data.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of junior engineering/planning assistants and other support staff.
• Ability to reconcile differing perspectives, develop consensus, and secure cooperation and support from both customers and team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Main Purpose and Function
Performs technical work of a regulatory, inspectional and enforcement nature to ensure all plumbing, gas, sprinkler, drainage and sewer installations comply with related codes, by-laws, regulations and standards including the Vancouver Building By-Law, Gas Act and Regulations, NFPA and the Sewer and Watercourse Bylaws.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

This position:

• Reviews infractions with owners/contractors/installers, notifies and discusses the corrections that are required
• Conducts re-inspections and follow-ups on outstanding work and/or violation
• Maintains accurate inspection records and prepares concise inspection reports
• Examines and interprets plans and specifications to ensure compliance with requirements of plumbing, sprinkler, sewer, drainage and gas installations and systems
• Duties will mainly focus on field inspections, plan review, entering information into a computerized tracking & retrieval system
• Liaising with other District Inspectors, City Sewer crews and interpreting City infrastructures
• Working as part of a coordinated enforcement team for various programs

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, preferably supplemented by technical courses; completion of the Plumbing Apprenticeship and extensive experience as a journeyman
• Registered as a Journeyman Plumber with the Province of BC supplemented with a Cross Connection Certificate
• Extensive experience as a foreman, superintendent or contractor, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Preference will be giving to candidates whom have completed Part 3 and Part 9 of the Building by-law

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Class B-Gas Fitters License and Certificate of Qualification as a Gas Safety Officer or be eligible for a Certificate of Qualification as a Gas Safety Officer
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and able to prepare reports; and the ability to work independently in the field and to make on-site evaluations and decisions
• Experience and/or technical courses in sprinkler installations would be an asset
• Local area travel is a requirement of this position

Certifications

• Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing for the Province of British Columbia
• Class B Gas Fitters License for the Province of British Columbia
• Certificate of Competency as a Gas Inspector
• Cross Connection Control Specialists Certificate

A current and valid BC Driver’s License is a requirement for this position. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities. Transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of the Department.

Completion of the Gas safety Officer exam within the first six months of employment will be a condition for continued employment.

.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Development, Buildings & Licensing (1250) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: March 2024

*** We are looking for a talented individual to join the GSK Vaccines Team! The suitable candidates will ideally be located on Vancouver Island ***

*Only candidates currently living in Canada, with the legal right to work here, will be considered

Are you looking to be part of something meaningful and make a difference?  Do you want to join a team where you will feel appreciated, be valued for your different perspective and ideas, empowered and encouraged to think bigger and ahead?  Read on!

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility is to sell our vaccines/medicines to enable patients to do more, feel better and leave longer while achieving commercial objectives.

• Develop business sales plan for individual customers to grow the business and set appropriate short-term objectives for customer calls to achieve long term goal and execute territory business plans for product mix in order to achieve/surpass sales objectives in the Vaccines Division.

• Effectively integrate product knowledge into a relevant informative dialogue which brings customers an insightful perspective.

• Thoroughly understand GSK products, strategies, positioning and POA as well as those of key competitors

• In some territories, negotiate contracts and help a diverse pool of customers maintain accountability for their contractual objective.

• Understand how diverse patients and health care professionals navigate the health care system and integrate these insights in the dialogue with the customer.

• Build and Maintain network of health care professionals to grow sales of product mix

• Allocate budget and effectively use available resources (internal and external) to create customer value.

• You ensure your work contributes to the goals of the business and use your judgment to influence decisions.

• You find the best solutions for the business by working with people both inside and outside the organization.

• You work in a diverse environment collaboratively with others and develop effective relationship to create new ideas together to get the best results.

• You contribute to a great working environment by bringing energy and commitment.

• You are open to learning, adapting quickly to new ways of working and identifying opportunities for development.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree

• 1-3 years minimum experience in sales

• Valid driver's license*

• Ability to travel domestically as per the requirements of the position (overnight stay & national/regional meeting)

• Working knowledge of computer technology, Word, Excel, PPT and agility to learn new programs.

*This position requires the employee to drive routinely on Company business and allows for the provision of a company – leased vehicle. However, to be eligible for this position and a company vehicle, GSK will need to obtain acceptable results from a license verification inquiry and drivers abstract review against its safe driver program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High sense of initiative and have a Business Owner mindset.

• Selling excellence and someone who seeks continuous improvement to engage customers to drive performance.

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and communicating with clarity, structure, and passion with high sense of listening skill.

• Working knowledge of interpretation of scientific research studies

• In-depth knowledge of data analysis techniques

• Strong negotiating skills with customer-centric approach

• Demonstrated ability to transform scientific information into meaningful insights.

• If you live in the Victoria, BC area, that is a definite advantage.

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

Why GSK?

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.

• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.

• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.

• Sustaining energy and well-being

• Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.

• Budgeting and cost-consciousness

#LI-GSK