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Position Title: Senior Project Manager, Real Estate (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement: English, FrenchLanguage Skills: English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - B - Intermediate), French (Speaking - B - Intermediate), French (Writing - B - Intermediate)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.Unposting Date: 2024-08-13 11:59 PMBehind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.Created to align, lighten and modernize infrastructure, the Technology and Infrastructure (T&I) team is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly-regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re transforming ourselves from a conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force. Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the team making it happen.This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.Your roleAs a Senior Project Manager dedicated to the E250 program you will be overseeing our Agent who has procured a Prime Consultant for project implementation. You will be involved in procuring and working directly with the General Contractor and overseeing the Consultant through our Agent. You have experience leading workspace construction projects, are skilled in communicating effectively to different groups, working with stakeholders, vendors, and trades. You will be a member of the PMO, reporting to the Director.The opportunityThe E250 program is very large-scale initiative which covers an 8 to 9-year period with a focus on evolving the Toronto Broadcast Centre and transforming public and workspaces into effective and engaging places.This opportunity is a multi-phase project including Workplace Design implementation and Technical Design (studios, control rooms, edit suites, equipment rooms).This role, which involves significant client support, is based in Toronto, and is primarily onsite full-time, with the possibilities of hybrid work arrangements (to be discussed).Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Lead the Project - may include:

• Ensure common understanding among stakeholders and provide appropriate information to project/program governance for decision making to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.
• Communicate with, and support clients to enable support for the project and to solicit input to improve the project.
• Promptly address issues and take necessary corrective actions.

Plan the Project - may include:

• Planning of implementation phase including update/development of project definition documentation.
• Governance, Organization, R&R, Benefits, Scope, Stakeholders, Communications, Approach, Risks, Budget, Financial Forecast, Schedule, etc.

Organize the Project - may include:

• Ensure that project activities operate as per the policies and procedures of CBC/Radio-Canada and comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Ensure that project methodology is based on best practices.
• Staffing and Team Management in consultation with project steering and resource managers.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, instilling strong collaboration and effective communication.

Execute, Monitor & Control - may include:

• Project monitoring, controlling, and reporting including scope, change, communications, financials, information, procurement, quality, schedule, risks & issues, quality, and resourcing.
• Ensure that the project operates within the approved budget, schedule and quality criteria.
• Ensure that all project records are readily available, accurate and current; develop status reports on the project for management and for stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with project activities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage call for tenders to select general or specialized contractors to deliver on scope of project, on time and on budget all in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canada procurement policies.
• Supervise contractors and construction.
• Coordinate work with the building manager, security and media technical teams as not to interfere with customer operations.
• Keep minutes of all project meetings. Provide a weekly project status report. Provide a detailed monthly report with scope, budget and schedule metrics.
• Maintain a record log to track additional requests and modification approvals during the course of the project.
• Approve invoices and progress payments as work progresses in accordance with any applicable laws and/or regulations.
• Approve delivery of project (substantial and final) and issue a project completion report.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in architecture, construction, engineering or equivalent experience and training
• Seven (7) or more years of proven project management expertise, with at least two (2) years on complex / major projects
• Experienced / familiar with traditional / waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project methodologies and best practices
• Experience with traditional fixed price CCDC construction contracts, construction management and other forms of CCDC construction contracts
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills: positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Strong communication skills: speak, listen and write in a clear, comprehensive and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques that are appropriate for the audience, situation, and desired outcome
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs, navigate seemingly-conflicting requirements, and manage expectations
• Negotiation skills (internal and external) - a strong asset
• Experience in delivering large Real Estate projects
• PMP certification or equivalent
• English is essential, French is a strong asset

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada\xe2\x80\x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.Primary Location: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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