Manager

*2 temporary full-time positions (one ending July 2025 and the other ending March 2026)

Join Our Dynamic Team at Colleges and Institutes Canada!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of education? At Colleges and Institutes Canada, we’re on the lookout for passionate, innovative, and driven individuals to join our team. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant community and work to strengthen Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advocacy for colleges and institutes across Canada.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are as committed to excellence as you are.
• Innovative Culture: Embrace a culture that values creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• Salary: Obtain a highly competitive compensation

Ready to Take the Next Step? Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something extraordinary!

We are looking for Manager (Domestic Portfolio):   

A Manager within the domestic portfolio at Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and closure of projects within the domestic portfolio. This role involves providing expertise and direction throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure projects are completed according to the agreed project plan and budget, maximizing value to members and partners while meeting the highest standards of quality and compliance with funders’ requirements. The Manager will provide leadership in project management and communications for externally funded projects and programs, ensuring that CICan’s projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with the terms of individual funding agreements.

The Manager plays a critical role in sustaining effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including federal funders, member institutions, and the private sector. Strong leadership skills, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities are essential for this role. The Manager must be results-oriented and possess a thorough understanding of project development and management principles and practices.

What we are looking for:

• Organizational and leadership abilities;
• Outstanding communication and people skills;
• Ability to lead and influence change;
• Ability to operate objectively and transparently;
• Good analytical skills; and
• Capacity to work under pressure with attention to detail, resilience and adaptability

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management such as work researching, designing and executing complex projects involving multiple partners and funders
• Identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in budgeting and financial management (budgeting based on work breakdown structures, creating budget plans, preparing reports and forecasts, cost controls to manage expenses and optimize resources)
• 5 years of progressive experience supervising and managing employees in a diverse work environment
• Building partnerships and managing stakeholder engagement
• Preparing narrative and financial reports in English and French that meet funder’s guidelines
• Preparing communication materials in English and French (briefing notes, presentations, proposals and concept papers)
• Preparing requests for proposals
• Managing consultant deliverables
• Leading complex change management initiatives
• Leading the development of large project delivery processes, infrastructure and systems
• Organizing high-profile events, consultations and engagement activities
• Working with federal government funding is an asset

KNOWLEDGE 

• Project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Cost benefit, risk and statistical analysis techniques
• Prioritization, time management, and communication, is required to lead consultations and liaise with college partners, government funders and other stakeholders
• Human resources management principles, methods and practices to attract, train, coach, motivate and retain staff
• Conflict resolution methodologies
• Data management principles (how to handle, store and process data)
• Privacy and security requirements such as protocols and regulations to protect information
• Presentation techniques, methods and practices to present effective information to senior management and project stakeholders in English and French
• MS Excel (able to use formulas, functions, data analysis for budgeting)
• Colleges and institutes system in Canada, including current trends, pressures and opportunities an asset
• Federal government structure, policies and programs, with a focus on the mandates and programs of departments related to CICan’s mandate is an asset
• Microsoft Office suite

EDUCATION

• Post secondary diploma in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field or an acceptable combination of education and/or experience.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable

Compensation: $93,356 to $123,388 (Management I)

Status:  2 temporary full-time positions (one ending July 2025 and the other ending March 2026)

Location: 1 Rideau Street, suite 701, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7

Working conditions: 

• Domestic travel
• Hybrid work environment located in Ottawa, Ontario

Language:  Bilingual – French and English (written and verbal)

 Open to:  CICan employees and the public.

Core Competencies:

To be successful in this position you will be able to exhibit our core competencies:  

Agility: We thrive in a complex environment that requires nimbleness and adaptability, and we anticipate and respond to changes with quick and resourceful actions.

Inspiring Others: We motivate individuals to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, as we create a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in others.

Integrity: We treat others fairly and respectfully, and we further the standing of the organization and its relationships of trust with our members and other stakeholders.

Collaboration: We work together, across teams and divisions, to leverage our collective expertise and talents in support of organizational success and a culture of cooperation.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé in a PDF format before April 2, 2025.

CICan is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We recognize that diverse teams generate unique solutions, ideas, and perspectives. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Do not hesitate to contact 613-746-2222 ext 5827 if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. CICan provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

CICan’s offices in Ottawa are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation.

Colleges and Institutes Canada is named one the 2024 National Capital Region’s Top Employer and the proud recipient of the Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.