Project Manager (Research)

Join Cape Breton University in an exciting 7-year, research initiative aimed at strengthening the ability for older to age in the right place (AIRP) by integrating healthcare, housing, and social support services to rural communities across Nova Scotia’s Eastern Health Zone.

To achieve our goal, we will collaborate with the communities to design, implement, and evaluate several interventions aimed at helping senior adults stay in their home for as long they choose.  The initiative involves a multidisciplinary team of researchers in social work, architecture, communication, policy, nursing, medicine, pharmacy and healthy aging, along with community and government organizations and academic institutions.

We are seeking a Project Manager under the direction of Dr. Alison Grittner, to join our unique and innovative project. This position requires strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate large teams. As a Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and executing a transformative initiative, working closely with a dynamic team of experts. This position may allow for a hybrid work environment. This position is pending budgetary approval.

Candidates should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. Graduate-degree preferred;
• Minimum 3+ years working in project management;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset;
• Knowledge of research governance principles and managerial best practices;
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to track and interpret data to inform decision-making;
• Proficiency with all aspects of Office 365 and ability to become proficient in project management and other software systems used by the team;
• Experience in delivering status updates/performance reports to clients and management;
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and solve problems creatively and under pressure;
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills;
• Experience working successfully both independently and in team environments;
• Proven analytical and organizational skills to meet deadlines in an environment of often-changing priorities and multiple projects. Conceptual thinker comfortable with ambiguity;
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies;
• Commitment to respecting a high level of confidentiality;
• Experience in diverse multidisciplinary setting, such as medical, public, private industry, or academic environments, is considered an asset;
• Familiarity with research discovery and development processes;
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion within project environments as well as working ethically.
• Willing and able to travel throughout Nova Scotia.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• list of at least three references.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Click here to view more information and to apply.

Applications must be received by March 10, 2024.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

HumanResouces@cbu.ca

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2