Apply By: Friday, April 12, 2024 11:59 pm EDT
Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 252 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

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Project Manager

Organization:
Ontario Science Centre
Division:
Corporate Services / Facility Operations
City:
Toronto
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary - up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Job Code:
4A008 - ProgPlanEval04
Salary:
$71,563.00 - $100,052.00 Per Year
Posting Status:
Open
Job ID:
213449
Do you have project management experience and exceptional problem solving and organizational skills to arrange and coordinate facility, capital and maintenance projects? If so, consider this opportunity to lead and support the planning, development and implementation of capital renewal projects and multi-faceted projects at the Ontario Science Centre (OSC). This position provides operational and facilities management to the OSC's iconic building.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Manager, Facility Operations, you will:
• Provide a broad range of technical and project management services for Ontario Science Centre projects, including managing design consultants and contractors
• Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to avoid operational issues
• Develop and monitor internal facility maintenance work
• Liaise with Infrastructure Ontario and third-party service providers to identify responsibilities, facility maintenance and repair.

How do I qualify?

Project Management, Planning and Procurement

• You have completed or are enrolled in post-secondary Project Management; you have experience in construction to establish and maintain control over project elements such as timelines, budgets, work structures and accountabilities
• You have knowledge of building and fire codes; construction contracts including tendering, implementation and commissioning; and theories, principles and practices in building services, construction and maintenance processes
• You have well-developed technical and operational knowledge of facilities management to oversee day-to-day site operations
• You are able to develop, administer and control expenses and operating budgets, both for projects and for the work unit
• You have the ability to understand and apply all relevant legislation with respect to environment, building code, and health and safety issues
• You have proven ability to read, understand and interpret drawings and prepare specifications for building projects
• You are skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, statistical, ACAD, project and asset management software to prepare analyses, reports and recommendations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and service providers
• You have strong conflict resolution and negotiation ability, understand and resolve complex issues including changes to project scope, design, cost estimates, budget and timeline
• You have strong oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting reports, project plans, status reports, and planning documents and tender documents

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can plan, organize and execute projects efficiently
• You have demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work in a dynamic project environment with changing priorities
• You can identify and analyze project implementation barriers/issues and risks, provide risk assessments and mitigation strategies

Additional Information:

Address:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Note:
  • T-SC-213449/24
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, April 12, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

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