What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:
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Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
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Minimum four (3) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
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Four (4) paid personal days;
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Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
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Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date;
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Employee and family assistance program;
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Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
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Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
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Fitness membership discount.
This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.
Make a difference
Our IT Project Management team is still growing! Are you passionate about IT Project Management and looking for an opportunity to work with an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of residents from diverse backgrounds? Do you want to use your Information Technology skills, IT Security or Applications knowledge, and Project Management experience to influence community growth? If this sounds like your ideal career, then Toronto Community Housing is the place for you! We are searching for a collaborative and strategic Project Manager who enjoys working in a dynamic and energetic environment.
In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring the business needs and outcomes for project delivery are achieved as per the business case and following PMO methodologies. You will manage and lead business technology change projects as assigned, performing project management and senior business analysis functions as required to ensure timely, on-budget and effective selection, acquisition, and implementation of new or revised business systems and processes for Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) in partnership with our vendors and our clients which include the managers, and staff.
What you’ll do
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Manage assigned project and operational staff tasks, including allocation of approved staff resources, delegating, scheduling and prioritizing of staff workloads and developing, mentoring and coaching others
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Research, analyze and assess potential projects as assigned, working with stakeholders and appropriate TCHC staff to produce business cases and project scope documents
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Manage project partnerships with external vendors, contractors, service providers, Senior Management teams, TCH and other internal and external stakeholders.
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Prepare project plans by producing project work breakdown structures, project charter & schedules and by ensuring implementation, contingency, risk management, communications, quality assurance & staffing plans are completed.
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Ensure stakeholder signoff / approval is obtained at each step of Project Management Life cycle including Software Development Life Cycle.
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Effectively manage the allocation of project funds dedicated to the delivery of assigned projects, and ensuring that cost criteria are met.
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Perform project control / tracking / reporting by ensuring that day-to-day management of project working groups, including assigned staff is conducted
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Schedule and conduct project meetings including technical team, working groups, steering committee.
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Ensure appropriate project governance is in place
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Engage in quality assurance reviews of project
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Plan and manage multiple projects on-time and on-budget
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Research, review and prepare advice and reports on project management trends and issues
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Assist TCHC PMO Manager with the management of inflight projects and ensure compliance to PMO methodologies
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Other responsibilities as assigned
What you’ll need
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University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science, with an emphasis on program and project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset
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ITIL certification is an asset
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Minimum 5+ years related work experience managing IT projects
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IT Security, Data, and/or SaaS solutions projects experience is an asset
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Previous project management experience in network and infrastructure projects is considered an asset
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Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems implementation is considered an asset.
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Experience in Yardi products is considered an asset.
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Must have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and demonstrated ability in monitoring, reviewing and reporting on major projects.
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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft software (Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Excel, etc.) and Project Management tools and processes
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Experience leading system integration projects
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Excellent interpersonal and oral / written communication skills and client relationship skills
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Excellent team building skills, listening, coaching, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills
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Extensive knowledge in business systems development and requirement analysis
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Strong presentation, writing, and/or training skills
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Knowledge of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act an asset
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Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act an asset
What’s next
Once you apply, we’ll review your resume to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role and only qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. If you move forward, the process may include an interview, written/practical test, and reference check.
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