Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

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WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?

As Canada’s largest national health charity, we fund the most promising cancer research, champion cancer prevention efforts and deliver programs and services that benefit Canadians affected by cancer. Join us and you can work with passionate and committed individuals from coast to coast who are working towards a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

To learn more about us, visit cancer.ca.

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives, the Strategic Initiatives Project Manager will be responsible for carrying out and supporting innovation projects. Their main responsibilities will be to coordinate and monitor the implementation stages of various projects, monitor budgets and schedules, and promote projects at the national level. The project manager works in concert with partners from the health network, various innovation players, partners and funders. The incumbent will have to provide reports and supervise the evaluation of projects under their responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop projects and write funding requests.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation stages of various projects.
• Establish project work plans and timelines.
• Prepare budget forecasts and track expenses.
• Establish and monitor Mission portfolio performance indicators.
• Work with various partners and suppliers on project development.
• Call on the expertise of various players to develop and disseminate content.
• Participate in project evaluations.
• Prepare activity reports and financial reports.
• Help draft various communications.
• Help with related mandates at the immediate supervisor’s request.
  

What We Are Looking For

• University education in a relevant field
• Two to three years of experience in project management
• Experience in cancer prevention/health promotion (an asset)
• Experience in project evaluation (an asset)
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Bilingualism (oral and written)
• Comfortable with new technologies
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Available for travel outside of Montreal
• Good organizational skills and very good time and priority management skills
• Leadership, autonomy, determination
• Ability to analyze and distill information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Networking skills
• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to achieve deliverables within tight deadlines
  

What We Offer

CCS offers meaningful opportunities to make an impact in the fight against cancer. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values: CARING COURAGE INTEGRITY PROGRESSIVE.

In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by September10, 2020.

For internal candidates, this position is assigned to salary band 5.

The Canadian Cancer Society is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. CCS will make available reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities upon request.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that in keeping with the mandate of the Canadian Cancer Society to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about Society premises or while carrying out CCS business.

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