Senior Project Manager, Housing Services

ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Acts as the lead for the delivery of Housing capital project.
• Manages large and complex projects including design construction and commissioning to ensure compliance with Regions requirements timing and budget.
• Prepares detailed estimates of project costs and assists with capital forecasts and reports.
• Manages and co-ordinates consultants tendering processes and construction contracts and ensure conformance to design guidelines.
• Manages a technical team internally.
• Obtains input and requirements from other stakeholders for the successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Ensures land acquisition is undertaken in a timely manner including assisting in property owner negotiations as required.
• Obtains all necessary approvals from local provincial and federal agencies in a timely manner and prepare reports in accordance with Regions requirements.
• Assists in preparing recommending monitoring and controlling the Branch budget; prepares the business unit annual budget special project budgets and work plans.
• Continually monitors expenditures to ensure compliance to budget and the effective and efficient use of resources.
• Monitors and evaluates service delivery and develops effective and innovative program delivery methodologies to meet mandates legislation and Branch and Regional program service requirements.
• Liaises with and proactively develops relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of services.
• Participates on or chairs committees meetings task forces work groups and special projects as directed.
  

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Architecture Engineering or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a project management technical certification or demonstrate an equivalent through project management experience.
• Minimum seven (7) years demonstrated experience in all aspects of complex construction project management and design including demonstrated minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to design quality and process as well as complex project management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation Standards Acts and Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability in the Regions leadership and corporate core competencies.