Are you passionate about seeing projects through from concept to completion? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit shine? Then this is the opportunity for you! We’re seeking a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Reporting to the Senior Capital Projects Manager, you'll be the engine behind our project planning, execution, and reporting—ensuring everything runs smoothly on time, and on budget.
ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation (ʔAFN) is a member Community of the Ktunaxa Nation. ʔAFN exists for the Community. Externally, we are here to serve the Community, and internally, we are our own Community, comprised of different departments unified by our Vision, Mission, and Values. As a team, through our own roles and departments, the ʔAFN Organization works together to achieve our strategic plan “Our Thinking” and continue to progress and move our community forward.
Note: This position is full-time with a set weekly schedule (35 hrs/week, Monday - Friday) working onsite at AFN’s offices.
The primary responsibilities include:
Project Coordination & Support
- Assist the Senior Capital Projects Manager in developing detailed project scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets that align with funding and organizational objectives.
- Monitor and track project milestones, critical paths, deliverables, risks, and expenditures, escalating issues or variances to the Senior Capital Projects Manager as required.
- Prepare, maintain, and distribute project documentation, including progress reports, contracts, technical specifications, drawings, and records in accordance with internal and ISC requirements.
- Support the implementation of project management methodologies, tools, and systems to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Provide day-to-day coordination of consultants, contractors, and suppliers to support timely project execution.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate communications between internal departments, leadership, external consultants, contractors, and ISC representatives to ensure consistent information flow.
- Support the Senior Capital Projects Manager in facilitating meetings, site visits, status updates, and community or stakeholder engagement activities.
- Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up action tracking to ensure accountability and timely responses.
- Ensure all stakeholder communications and records are accurate, timely, and meet both organizational and ISC documentation standards.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tender documents, and related materials in collaboration with procurement and ensure compliance with policy and funding requirements.
- Assist in evaluating bids, tracking procurement activities, and maintaining vendor records.
- Maintain organized project files, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual, and funding requirements.
- Assist in preparing capital and operating budget submissions, forecasts, and reconciliations for projects under the Senior Capital Projects Manager’s oversight.
- Support onboarding, orientation, and training for staff, contractors, and community members engaged in project-related activities.
- Provide general administrative support including scheduling, filing, correspondence, and coordination of approvals.
Accountability & Reporting
- Report regularly to the Senior Capital Projects Manager on project progress, issues, and resource needs.
- Provide data and analysis to support decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ensure adherence to ISC infrastructure funding processes and assist in the preparation of funding applications, claims, and compliance reports.
- Uphold organizational policies, health and safety standards, and best practices in project delivery.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering or Technologist, architecture, construction management, etc. or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Minimum 4 years of experience in project management roles within capital projects or infrastructure development.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of public procurement processes, budgeting, and contract administration is an asset.
- Cultural awareness and a respectful understanding of Indigenous communities, values, and protocols.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust and maintain relationships across diverse groups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- A collaborative spirit and proactive approach to problem-solving, negotiation, and strategic thinking.
- NOTE: A criminal check will be conducted on the successful applicant
What we offer:
- Starting salary between $70,000 to $90,000, depending on education and experience
- Discretionary office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as determined by the Council each year
- Paid annual vacation and sick days
- Employer-paid Group Benefits which includes Life Insurance, Health and Dental benefits, health spending account, Employee Assistance Program, Disability coverage, available after 3 months of service
- Matched pension plan with employer matching up to 5.5% of the employee’s salary, available after 4 months of service
- Live and work in the most beautiful place in British Columbia
ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with our commitment to reconciliation and employment equity, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify in their application.