Project Officer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Project Officer to join our Transmission and Distribution Projects Department. Under the general direction of the
Section Head or Project Managers, will participate in, or will be responsible for the project management and administrative activities
on assigned strategic capital projects and complex projects as they apply to the overall design, construction and commissioning
activities. The position involves engaging and directing project participants to provide key deliverables and services and ensure
timely completion of all project activities within scope, budget and schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Support or be responsible for the management of capital projects such as distribution, station, transmission, HVDC and other
complex projects.
- Support or lead multi-disciplinary project teams including organizing and chairing Project Management meetings on a regular
basis.
- Responsible for ensuring the technical scope of work is defined and prepared. Monitor any changes to the scope of work;
notify and obtain authorization from project owners to any changes.
- Provide inputs to or prepare capital project reports as needed for various stakeholders, such as variance explanations, outlook
forecasts, yearend forecasts, project reports and summaries, memos, and lessons learned.
- Provide input for the development of Capital Investment Justifications and Addendums.
- Lead or participate in a review of the performance of the project team with respect to the initial scope and the identified project
deliverables and make recommendations for future improvements.
- Provide project management expertise to support project participants regarding interdisciplinary engineering, financial, and
resource issues.
- Participate in committees that help shape the goals, processes, procedures, and practices regarding project management.
Qualifications:
- A two year diploma in Technology from an educational institution of recognized standing plus completion of three accredited
courses in project management, courses in leadership, and a minimum of six years' related experience;
OR
- Completion of a Project Management Certificate plus four accredited courses in project management, courses in leadership,
and a minimum of seven years' related experience;
OR
- Apprenticeship plus five project management courses, courses in leadership, and seven years' directly related experience.
- Awareness of the fundamentals of electrical, civil, and mechanical disciplines.
- Have knowledge of the principles of project management including estimating, scheduling, cost control, risk management and
change control.
- Strong computer skills including experience with scheduling software and the Microsoft Office suite of software. Experience in
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