View Vacancy - Estates Projects Manager, Ottawa
Main purpose of job: The Corporate Services Department provides a wide range of services to both UK based and locally engaged staff. It is responsible for the efficient running of the Canada Network and provides all the support services needed for its day-to-day operation. The Canada Network is comprised of the British High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate Generals in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Working to the Deputy High Commissioner in Ottawa, and working with a Move Support Officer, the Estates Move Manager will focus primarily on leading the planning and commissioning of a new High Commission building, the relocation to the new premises and decanting from the old premises. A large portion of the position requires extensive researching, organising and analysing facts and data which will come from various project team stakeholders and organisational policy in order to advise on and guide the project forward to completion. We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and delivery focused individual with previous project and estates management experience. The nature of the job is that you will need to be flexible, able to multi-task, and respond to changing priorities. This jobholder’s duties and responsibilities are subject to change with the needs of the High Commission. |
Roles and responsibilities:
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Resources Managed: Manage one administrative officer and a team of casual staff supporting the office project. |
Essential on arrival:
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Language requirements: Language: English Level of language required: |
Desirable:
- Valid UK Security Clearance
- Experience working in an international environment
- Experience working directly to senior management.
- Experience with LEED
- Prince2 or PMP Certification
Learning and development opportunities:
- Contract Management
- Health and Safety
Working patterns: Core hours - Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00. Some weekend work as needed during the physical move. You will be on site the majority of the time. Working pattern to be agreed by with you line manager. |
Other:
Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
This opportunity is closed to applications.