Initiating and executing projects from start to finish, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
Establishing and managing project processes and schedules, resource requirements, costs, quality, and risk.
Assessing standards’ needs, developing business cases and plans to address the needs.
Developing proposals and contracts, and conducting financial analyses for new projects.
Creating and maintaining strong relationships and networks with stakeholders.
Liaising with internal and external partners including clients, management, legal, and finance.
Identifying research topics and participating on research projects to help generate knowledge to inform standards and advance the program strategy.
Other related responsibilities.
Requirements
A post-secondary degree in health sciences or similar field
A PMP designation is an asset
A minimum of 5 years project management experience
Standards development experience in a relevant field
Knowledge of the health and safety standards industry, government policy, or industry landscape
Significant experience writing proposals, grant applications, and business plans
Strong strategic and business development skills to assess and advance new opportunities.
Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills.
Top-notch people skills: managing relationships, facilitating and networking with people at all levels with divergent interests, backgrounds, and goals.
Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
Polished oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in technical writing.