Job Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Job Summary
The Project Manager will support all Compass Canada sectors. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning, design and/or implementation of assigned projects, including project planning, project management, communications, and contract management. Oversees assigned staff and provides leadership by directing work teams, contractors and consultants as needed on a project-by-project basis.
How you will make an impact:

• Develop, maintain, and oversee the execution of all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, project plans, meeting agenda & minutes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects
• Single point of contact meeting weekly with the client to provide updates
• Lead formal, internal, and weekly meetings with all internal stakeholders and perform daily follow-ups to ensure project tasks are being delivered on time;
• Support the Project Management team's overall goal to reduce or avoid costs, increase efficiency, streamline processes and build confidence and trust with our clients, internal departments, contractors, and consultants.
• Project Planning: Deeply understand the business needs, expectations, and requirements; work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to define key deliverables, estimate timelines, assess risks, and prepare necessary tools.
• Project Execution: Coordinate the project team's activities to ensure task completion; develop and maintain key documents, facilitating transparent information sharing among relevant stakeholders.
• Champion the application of project management best practices and incorporate lessons learned from past projects, identifying process gaps and driving proactive improvements.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate project progress (where required)

About you:

• Degree or Diploma in Project Management or Business Administration preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum 6+ years of experience managing programs and/or projects.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to manage and solve complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability leading large, complex enterprise projects, particularly those involving a medium to significant degree of change across the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player who is highly service-oriented, motivated, positive and flexible, with a proven ability to work independently.
• Experience using knowledge sharing and collaboration platforms and tools.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook).

• Some travel may be required

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

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