009 - Housing & Infrastructure Project Lead

Position Details: New position

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

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• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan 
  
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 day's for regular employees and 20 day's for management 
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December 
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days 
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development 
  
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth 
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
  
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Telemedicine plan
• Health care spending account
• Goodlife corporate membership discount
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Staple's corporate discount
• Dell member purchase program
• Mark's corporate discount 

About the Role:

As a subject matter expert, the Project Lead will work directly with Housing / Infrastructure Branch within the MNO to ensure that project deliverables related to the MNO owned properties and capital projects are completed within the budget and defined scope. The Project Lead will oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities, conduct analyses of the MNO properties construction, renovations and operations, and coordinate services and workflow to ensure seamless operations. They will coordinate the implementation of repairs, maintenance, and renovations carried out on buildings and monitor the progress and cost of work. The position will conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting, project planning, and management processes. The Project Lead is also responsible for providing input into program policy development and implementation, as well as goals and direction, and overall project delivery and quality.

What You Will Be Doing: 

While the general duties and responsibilities of this position remain consistent, specific project portfolios, areas of responsibility, and assigned initiatives may vary between incumbents based on organizational priorities, operation needs, and areas of expertise.

• They plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate construction/ renovation projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Responsible for coordinating with others (internal and external) working on the project to ensure that goals are met on time and that deliverables are compatible with the work plan.
• Work with Housing & Infrastructure Branch and others to prepare contracts and assist in negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Assist in performing risk management to minimize project risks.
• Oversee construction schedules and milestones, monitoring progress against established timelines to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Provide project updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting, project planning, and management processes.
• Meet internal and external stakeholders, service providers, and construction teams.
• Assist with preparing budgets and tracking project costs to ensure budget forecasts are met.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Promotes the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.)
• Reports all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
• Performs other job/branch-related duties as required.

Qualifications: 

• College Diploma (1 or 2 year)
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project coordination or related experience.
• Ability to oversee a project from concept to the finished product.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and deliverables using project management software or other processes.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with various internal/external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and expand knowledge quickly and to be flexible when advising others in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong desire to serve the Métis citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans and timelines independently.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Time priority management to guide the construction, renovations and maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated to motivate and work effectively with others.
• Works well under pressure and requires minimal supervision. 

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