Work Program Manager

Date PostedAugust 7, 2026LocationEdmonds Office, BurnabyCompanyRandstad CanadaSalaryCAD $55.00 - CAD $70.00 per hourTypeContract

Job Summary

Join our client as a Work Program Manager to lead infrastructure and construction projects successfully. You will be responsible for managing project deliverables, timelines, and risks while working with cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to protect critical utility infrastructure and ensure safe, reliable power generation.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and report on infrastructure and construction project activities.
  • Develop project plans and risk management plans for low to medium risk projects.
  • Manage multiple activities including quality, engineering, stakeholder engagement, and safety.
  • Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders through effective communication.

Required Skills

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of Project/Program Management experience.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
  • Infrastructure or utility industry experience.

Job Details

General Description • The Project Manager - Infrastructure Level 1 is responsible for the successful completion of low to medium risk infrastructure or other construction projects by leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams through project activities so that projects are successfully completed safely, with quality, within budget, and on time. Advantages Work with a world class organization. Excellent employee culture Excellent opportunity for problem-solvers This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical utility infrastructure while supporting commitment to safe, reliable, and sustainable power generation. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that directly impact the long-term reliability and resilience of British Columbia's generation assets. Location of Services: Edmonds Office, Burnaby Responsibilities Role Accountabilities • A minimum five (5) years of project management experience or equivalent. • Plan, direct, and report on infrastructure and other construction project activities by consistently monitoring project benefits, resources and status and creating documents such as project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports and post implementation reviews so that the project is implemented as planned. • Develop project plans and risk management plans for low to medium risk infrastructure or other construction projects with a capital cost that is generally up to $20 million for effective management throughout the project lifecycle. • Manage multiple activities effectively such as quality assurance, engineering, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, communication, regulatory approvals, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, pre-commissioning, employee relations, and safety by using project management principles in monitoring progress and establishing standards for implementation to keep the project within allotted time and budget. • Complete project management activities including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks by using intermediate skills in Microsoft Office as well as project management programs to fulfill business needs. • Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders including customers, engineers and field crews through regular communication using excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills enabling timely progression of projects. Qualifications Must haves: Minimum 3 years (preferred 5+ years) of Project/Program Management experience. - if the candidate has lesser than 5 years of experience, the rate should be reflective of that. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing project deliverables, timelines, and risks. Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities. Advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency. Strong analytical and reporting capabilities. Experience with large datasets and data analysis. Nice to Haves: Infrastructure or utility industry experience. Contract management experience.