Job Title: Program Manager
Job Posting Number:Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Information Technology
Union: Non-Union
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: NU0557
Grade/Class: 012
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $106,903.33 - $129,942.31 annually
Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours
Shift Work Required: No
Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to a Manager, this position will be responsible for:
- Providing overall management for every aspect of the design, development and implementation of major corporate-wide program initiatives, including supervising and directing work effort of all resources (internal and vendor) assigned to the program;
- Defining the requirements and approach to meet organizational goals which is comprised of multiple inter-dependent work streams spanning software elements, new and changed business processes, changes to organizational structure and capabilities;
- Initiating and promoting cross functional working relationships with project sponsors, senior management, vendor and key clients within the Corporation;
- Providing mentorship, developing leadership strength, and acting as an information resource for the project;
- Negoting resources and obtaining financial, physical, or human resources to support projects or programs;
- Establishing program schedule and integrating development of best practices, project standards, procedures, and quality objectives;
- Conducting reviews of the project's status and associated staff;
- Managing vendors including coordinating vendor activities;
- Overseeing the development of Contracts, Service Level Agreements and the evaluation, selection and procurement of products and/or services from vendors;
- Establishing and reviewing project plans, schedules, and staffing requirements;
- Managing and directing project team and removing roadblocks which may inhibit project success;
- Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues;
- Preparing Council reports and presenting to council and/or senior management;
- Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program;
- Performing other related duties as required.
Qualifications: - Must have a Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology or Business or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in Project Management, Leadership and Planning skills;
- OR Must have a University Degree in Information Technology or Business or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in Project Management, Leadership and Planning skills;
- OR Must have a College Diploma in Information Technology or Business or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in Project Management, Leadership and Planning skills;
- OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus one year of post secondary school courses in Information Technology or Business or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Project Management, Leadership and Planning skills;
- Must have the ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely & expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle a current valid and lawful driver's licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act;
- Must perform effectively in a multi-disciplined, fast paced environment that requires a high degree of personal organization, motivation, initiative, problems solving techniques and highly developed project management skills;
- Must have proven success in implementing complex change projects;
- Must have demonstrated proficiency in use of project management methodologies, tools and their application;
- Must have proven leadership qualities and be both self motivated and a team player;
- Must have exceptional skills in the areas of organization, prioritization, planning, and problem solving;
- Must have strong interpersonal and consensus building skills;
- Must have excellent written, verbal, research and presentation skills;
- Must possess computer literacy skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Should have strong knowledge of municipal business and regulatory processes;
- Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulation and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
- Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation's Management Certificate Program;
- Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset.
Physical Demands:- The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.
