Project Manager, Blue Economy

ECO Canada is the steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across all industries. From job creation and wage funding to training and labour market research – we champion the end-to-end career of an environmental professional. We work with the federal, provincial, and municipal governments in all Canadian regions to support economic growth and environmental stewardship as best practices.

 When you work at ECO Canada, you are supporting the growth of an abundant environmental workforce. Along with competitive benefits and compensation, we provide the opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team that values collaboration, high performance, and, of course, celebrating our successes! We believe that rewarding, meaningful work should be part of every step of the career journey.

Job Description

ECO Canada is looking for a performance-driven individual to join the Professional Services team in a Project Management role. This is a remote position based out of Atlantic Canada.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Professional Services and ESG, the successful candidate will manage the development and execution of our Blue Economy-focused programs and services. While supporting the business development and partnership initiatives in the Blue Economy sector, the candidate will also be responsible for project management activities including leading projects as Project Manager. The candidate will also lead/manage our training programs focused on the Blue Economy and may occasionally teach BEAHR or professional development courses on Blue Economy-related topics.

This person will have a demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships and the talent to exercise their creative freedom to develop new concepts and ideas, seeing them through from initial thought to execution. 

Working with the Professional Services and ESG team requires a business-minded individual who can scan the environmental market for new opportunities while tending to existing programs, projects, and team members.  No two days are alike, and the work environment is fast-paced, so a keen sense of priority management and organizational skills to ensure multiple activities can be balanced and executed simultaneously will be essential.  You can also expect to work with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders, from government, industry, Indigenous, academic, and other backgrounds, so being adaptable and comfortable leading conversations with people will be integral.

While each member of ECO Canada has individual responsibilities, we take a team-based approach.  The Professional Services and ESG team is amongst the most enterprising groups within the organization and each team member brings their unique skills and experience to the table to diversify our reach and areas of opportunity.  We are a results-driven organization and are looking for someone who is confident working in new and exciting areas while also being comfortable challenging the status quo.  If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Participating in the development of new funding initiatives and proposal writing with a focus on the Blue Economy sector.
• Developing and maintaining strategic professional relationships and partnerships.
• Identify new areas of opportunity for programs and services in Atlantic Canada.

Project Management

• Collaborating with the team to prepare material for proposal outlines and logical frameworks.
• Executing multiple projects within scope/budget/timeline expectations and ensuring high-quality standards on project deliverables.
• Ongoing updates to management and directors regarding project successes/failures/challenges and any anticipated concerns with scope, budget, and/or timelines.
• Supporting the execution of ECO Canada’s Indigenous training (BEAHR) program as needed.
• Supporting development and delivery of training courses on the Blue Economy. 
• Supporting the research, writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading of technical documents for reports, proposals, and concept papers.

People Management

• Ensuring short-, mid-, and long-term targets and productivity are met or exceeded.
• Fostering collaboration across the team, and accountability for autonomous work.
• Mentor interns and summer students.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to connect with people working in all areas of the environment and blue economy sectors.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a readiness to support multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain control while coordinating activities and balancing multiple priorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Desire to work in a results-focused environment.
• Great written and verbal communication skills; comfortable leading conversations and presenting a variety of materials to different stakeholders.
• Previous knowledge or desire to learn about Canada’s Blue Economy.
• Proven flexibility to handle changing priorities and manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently without compromising quality.

 Qualifications and Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; business or project management-related field is considered an asset.
• 1-2 years of experience in the Blue Economy sector.
• Intermediate to advanced user in MS Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work with budgets and financials.
• Demonstrated success in writing proposals and managing projects.
• Must be willing to travel periodically throughout Canada.
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.
• EP Designation is considered an asset.

 This role is a full-time position, with a three-month probationary period upon start date.

If you feel you are the perfect fit for this position and are looking to join a company culture that is fun, flexible, and defined by our collective drive for success, please apply now through our website. Upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF file. Applicants who do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

ECO Canada is dedicated to recruiting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. By recognizing and valuing a diverse workforce, we are committed to hiring practices that are fair and equitable. ECO Canada will always seek to hire the most qualified candidate for a position based on character, competency, compatibility, and commitment. 

In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations. We acknowledge the members of the Métis community and specifically, the Métis Nation Region Three. Finally in the spirit of reconciliation and because we are all treaty people, we also acknowledge all Calgarians who make our homes in the traditional Treaty 7 territory of Southern Alberta.