Project Manager – Environmental Assessment | The Firelight Group

Position Title:           Project Manager – Environmental Assessment

Reports to:                Program Manager

Job Location:            Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria or Home-based remote working

Desired Start Date:  October 1, 2024

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Program Manager and supervised by the Research Director, the Senior Project Manager is highly skilled and experienced in managing complex research and engagement projects with large budgets and managing multiple projects simultaneously. With expertise in project management and implementation, the Project Manager manages projects for the Environmental Assessment team, informing the overall strategy, management, and delivery of projects. The Senior Project Manager provides consistently superior client experience, enhancing the image and reputation of the company and ensuring Firelight’s values guide project strategies and processes.  

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The Firelight Group is an Indigenous-owned, dynamic, socially responsible business providing community-based research and consulting services across Canada. Since 2010, we have been trusted by our clients to do high quality work that centers Indigenous knowledge and values to protect rights and advance self-determination. We have a growing team of over 100 professionals, and offices in Xwmélch’tstn, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Territory, Lkwungen, Tkarón:to and ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ (Amiskwacîwâskahikan). 

RESPONSIBILITIES + DUTIES

Project Management

• Oversee the management, execution and evaluation of complex, multi-methods projects aligned to Firelight values and client expectations 
• Develop and monitor project scope, plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure successful project delivery; ensure timely execution of current, planned, and/or adjusted tasks in alignment with the project scope and schedule
• Identify and allocate fiscal and human resources, develop work plans and delegate tasks and work appropriately to achieve project success
• Oversee and coordinate the work of research teams, and provide individual feedback to identify areas for further development and growth 
• Oversee and manage project budgets to ensure project profitability and healthy cash flow
• Manage staff time and project tasks effectively to ensure timely delivery of projects while minimizing staff over time
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure timely invoicing
• Manage information, data and documents following established procedures; assure quality control and security of research data
• Develop and implement project management tools and procedures to support project and team efficiency, workflow and communications.
• Oversee logistical coordination of multi-day community engagement with research teams

Client Engagement

• Work with and coordinate the activities of community partners and others, including Firelight team members and external consultants to develop, manage, and implement projects
• Support project teams by nurturing and cultivating partner and client relationships through service excellence, knowledge transfer, and skills development

People Leadership 

• Foster a positive and respectful workplace, aligned to Firelight’s values and objectives
• Provide feedback on staff performance to the Program Manager to inform performance management and professional development
• Supervise researchers on project-specific work
• Ensure all project work, including while traveling for in-community and on-territory work, meets all health and safety guidelines and regulations and provide recommendations for enhancing health and safety guidelines across Firelight projects.
• Support the development of Firelight’s organizational learning and knowledge on the principles and practice of effective, and culturally appropriate project management practices (approaches)

QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years experience working in a consulting environment in the natural resource and environment sector 
• 5 years of experience working with and for Indigenous communities
• Project management professional (PMP) designation an asset
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Please respond to our online ad with a resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Firelight is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce and specifically to increasing the number of Indigenous employees within our organization. 

As a result, we encourage all Indigenous applicants to self-identify in our recruitment and staffing processes and preference may be given to these applicants.

Working at the Firelight Group means being passionate about what we do. Be part of our amazing team, with a very exciting future.