Senior Lead, Projects

Elk Valley Resources•Sparwood, BC

39d•$123,000 - $152,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Sustainable Development Projects, the Senior Lead, Projects, is accountable for providing direct supervision to a team of project managers (Project Leads), offering ongoing leadership, guidance, development, and mentorship to support their growth and effectiveness in their roles. You will be responsible for a program of environmental projects, predominantly instream, ensuring your team delivers professional outcomes that meet business needs by utilizing EVRâs project development framework to manage scope, quality, cost, and schedule. To be successful, we are looking for someone with experience in project management, stakeholder management and a solid understanding of financial and general business acumen to enable informed decision-making and alignment with organizational objectives. You will need to achieve results through both positional authority and influence, the ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with project stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts and Sr. Management. The ability to think critically, balance multiple competing priorities and utilize decision quality tools and processes to provide sound recommendations aligned with business needs. Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Requirements

Degree in Earth Science, Engineering (Civil, Environmental), Forestry, Biology or environmental-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years of supervisory experience in a professional environment
Professional accreditation, such as PMP, RPBio, PAg, or P.Eng
Valid Class 5 Driverâs License or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in the fisheries discipline, field monitoring and sampling programs, preferably in a resources management or mining environment considered an asset
Familiarity with provincial (Water Sustainability Act) and federal regulatory approvals (Fisheries Act) practices, legislation, and regulations, in particular related to instreams works

Responsibilities

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Act as Project Director for a program of projects, accountable for ensuring projects follow the EVR project delivery framework, delivering full project performance, including health and safety, environmental compliance, schedule adherence, cost control, and quality outcomes
Provide guidance, support, mentorship and access to training for team of Leads, ensuring they have necessary skills and qualifications
Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members and prioritize team resources aligned with business objectives
Complete financial planning for the program, with accountability for program-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial tracking.
Manage Employee Time and Expense Reporting reviews and approvals