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Job Description

The Program Manager, Business Operations, oversees the business and financial affairs of the Scarborough Charter Secretariat, including financial resources, budgeting, purchasing, and personnel support, to advance the objectives of the Scarborough Charter and the key priorities of the Inter-Institutional Forum membership. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the core Secretariat functions, interpret and apply relevant policies, lead special projects as assigned, and contribute to other significant business and strategic planning initiatives of the Secretariat.

Reporting to the Executive Director, some of the key functions of the Program Manager include:

•    Coordinate the daily business and financial operations of the Secretariat, which include managing budgets, tracking expenses, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations

•    Oversee business operations, manage resources, and implement business practices, including monitoring, forecasting, and reporting against approved operating budgets

•    Build relationships with the Inter-Institutional Forum (Charter’s signatory members) across the country, specific to the administration of the annual membership dues, invoice management, and accounts reconciliation

•    Lead the purchasing and processing of goods and services at the Secretariat, ensure proper inventory management, and adhere to applicable procurement policies and procedures

•    Support the Scarborough Charter’s auditor regarding accounts review, internal controls, transactions, enterprise risk management, and other related requirements, in support of the annual audited financial statement process

•    Support the payroll system and staff expense claims, giving strong attention to details, due diligence, and excellence in business operations

•    Embody the professional practice of reporting and analysis, including preparation of reports, analyzing data, and providing useful insights to staff, Forum members, and Board leadership

•    Manage relationships with funders and other key partners, including presentation and providing relevant financial data and metrics to support new business cases and funding opportunities

•    Lead special projects relating to the business operations of the Secretariat, as determined by the Executive Director based on business needs and/or as directed by the Board of Directors

•    Support personnel planning, recruitment, and management, as determined and applicable  

•    Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications and Experiences  

·    A degree or diploma in relevant fields, such as Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Project Management, Sciences, Engineering, or a related field

·    Working knowledge of business operations, such as accounting, finance, procurement, risk management, continuous improvement, and related policies and procedures

·    Professional designations and certifications in relevant areas (or working towards them), such as CMA, CRM, CBAP, PMP, LSSBB, etc, would be considered a strong asset

·    Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism issues, especially within sectors such as education, public service or community organizations, would be considered an asset

·    Experience in presenting business cases and/or reports with data components, at formal settings such as boards, committees, agencies, senior management, and related tables  

·    Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, including the ability to be creative, diplomatic, think logically, follow applicable organizational policies, and work independently and as part of a team

·    Please Note: Equivalencies to experiences and qualifications will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalencies.

What We Offer and Working Requirements

·    A respectful, inclusive, collaborative, supportive, innovative and results-driven work environment, where you will be part of a new team driving change and creativity in support of the higher education sector

·    Physical work location is based in Ottawa (Carleton University), with room for hybrid work environment (meaning 3 days at the physical office, and 2 days from home office. Please note that this is not a fully remote position)

·    Vacation, pension plan, and extended health insurance and benefits based on individual staff needs and requirements

·    Salary is $75,000 - $85,000, with annual cost of living increments as operationally determined.

·    Expected start date is October 2025.

Company Description

Launched in 2021 by a community of Canadian colleges and universities, the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education is more than an agreement among member institutions. It is a unifying and concrete undertaking to redress systems and structures of inequity, discrimination, marginalization, and exclusion in the higher education sector that disproportionately affect Black faculty, staff, students and visitors in the academy and their communities. The Scarborough Charter serves as a guide for concerted and principled action for enabling a more inclusive higher education sector and society in Canada and beyond. The Scarborough Charter was incorporated as a Canadian non-profit organization in April 2025 and is based in Ottawa, with currently 59 signatory members across Canada (51 universities and eight colleges).

Company Description

Launched in 2021 by a community of Canadian colleges and universities, the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education is more than an agreement among member institutions. It is a unifying and concrete undertaking to redress systems and structures of inequity, discrimination, marginalization, and exclusion in the higher education sector that disproportionately affect Black faculty, staff, students and visitors in the academy and their communities. The Scarborough Charter serves as a guide for concerted and principled action for enabling a more inclusive higher education sector and society in Canada and beyond. The Scarborough Charter was incorporated as a Canadian non-profit organization in April 2025 and is based in Ottawa, with currently 59 signatory members across Canada (51 universities and eight colleges).

About the Position

Our client, a leading consumer product wholesaler, is seeking a Business Project Manager to support product pre-launch activities, drive sales analysis, and coordinate operational projects in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate will bridge business teams, strengthen internal operations, and contribute to the evolving of this dynamic company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the marketing team during the product pre-launch phase to ensure marketing materials are prepared on time and align with business objectives.
• Serve as an effective intermediary between the sales team and management, facilitating regular communication, and following up on sales data, market trends, and product feedback.
• Work on operational integrations with clients for streamlined customers flows, logistical management, and payments collection.
• Monitor and analyze the sales performance of existing business projects, providing timely updates and actionable insights to management.
• Keep track of the latest vape industry developments and competitive dynamics, proactively sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
• Lead or assist in the planning, execution, and completion of internal business projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and timely delivery of results.
• Collaborate closely with different departments to facilitate efficient project implementation in a fast-paced environment.
• Take on additional project or business tasks as required to support overall business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Consumer goods industry experience is an asset.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience in project management, business analysis, marketing, or a relevant function;
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in interpreting sales, market, or business performance data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace Suite; knowledge of project management tools is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and rapidly evolving business environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position in a forward-thinking company.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and development opportunities in a high-growth sector.
• Collaborative team atmosphere where new ideas are encouraged.
• Exposure to innovative projects and business practices.

About the Position

Our client, a leading consumer product wholesaler, is seeking a Business Project Manager to support product pre-launch activities, drive sales analysis, and coordinate operational projects in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate will bridge business teams, strengthen internal operations, and contribute to the evolving of this dynamic company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the marketing team during the product pre-launch phase to ensure marketing materials are prepared on time and align with business objectives.
• Serve as an effective intermediary between the sales team and management, facilitating regular communication, and following up on sales data, market trends, and product feedback.
• Work on operational integrations with clients for streamlined customers flows, logistical management, and payments collection.
• Monitor and analyze the sales performance of existing business projects, providing timely updates and actionable insights to management.
• Keep track of the latest vape industry developments and competitive dynamics, proactively sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
• Lead or assist in the planning, execution, and completion of internal business projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and timely delivery of results.
• Collaborate closely with different departments to facilitate efficient project implementation in a fast-paced environment.
• Take on additional project or business tasks as required to support overall business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Consumer goods industry experience is an asset.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience in project management, business analysis, marketing, or a relevant function;
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in interpreting sales, market, or business performance data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace Suite; knowledge of project management tools is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and rapidly evolving business environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position in a forward-thinking company.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and development opportunities in a high-growth sector.
• Collaborative team atmosphere where new ideas are encouraged.
• Exposure to innovative projects and business practices.

Requisition ID:

Career Group:
Corporate Office Careers
Job Category:
Technology Transformation Management
Travel Requirements:
0 - 10%
Job Type:
Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadau2019s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better u2013 great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full time opportunity for a Project Manager. This role is based out of our office in Mississauga, ON.
Hereu2019s where youu2019ll be focusing:
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Project Planning and Execution Management:
Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of a single project.
Proficiency in Planview (or similar project portfolio management tools) is considered an asset.
Ability to apply agile, waterfall or hybrid methodologies as appropriate to optimize project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Develop clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, and manage the triple constraint of cost, time, and quality.
Create and manage the project plan to ensure delivery within budget, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Monitor project status and manage deliverables to ensure quality standards and goals are achieved.
Manage any changes in the project in accordance with project change management controls.
Facilitate the completion of core project documents, including but not limited to Project Brief, Business Case, Project Charter, RAID log, and others.
2.
Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership:
Effectively communicate and engage with all stakeholders, focusing on the senior sponsor, to drive project engagement and ensure delivery is in alignment with business goals.
Demonstrate ability to lead effectively through ambiguity by bringing structure, clarity, and direction to complex, evolving initiatives.
Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong relationships to support project success.
Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance.
Support and contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, efficiency, and overall project management maturity.
3.
Risk and Issue Management:
Identify, assess, and manage project risks to mitigate potential impacts.
Develop and implement risk management plans and strategies.
Ensure risks/issues are identified and escalated appropriately and in a time-sensitive manner.
4
Financial Management:
Oversee the financial management of the project, including managing the in-year budget, multi-year financials, and benefits in partnership with finance.
Ensure efficient use of financial resources to meet project delivery requirements.
5.
Resource Management:
Plan and manage resource assignments with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources to achieve project goals.
6.
Communication and Reporting:
Provide regular, clear, and concise visibility into project status, including key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks, and metrics.
Maintain up-to-date project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports to senior executives and stakeholders.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-VJ1
What you have to offer:
Qualifications and Experience:
Bacheloru2019s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in project management, including overseeing complex, cross-functional projects or workstreams.
Proficiency in managing project budgets and strong financial acumen.
Experience in managing difficult stakeholders and influencing at the VP level.
Agility in problem-solving within project management, utilizing both traditional and innovative methodologies.
Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing team members.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or MBA preferred.
Bilingualism in English and French would be an asset.
The candidate will be expected to work with peers in other provinces in the development, development and implementation of tools and processes across Canada, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada.
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better u2013 physically, financially and emotionally.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
Parental leave top-up
Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

Requisition ID:

Career Group:
Corporate Office Careers
Job Category:
Technology Transformation Management
Travel Requirements:
0 - 10%
Job Type:
Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadau2019s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better u2013 great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full time opportunity for a Project Manager. This role is based out of our office in Mississauga, ON.
Hereu2019s where youu2019ll be focusing:
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Project Planning and Execution Management:
Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of a single project.
Proficiency in Planview (or similar project portfolio management tools) is considered an asset.
Ability to apply agile, waterfall or hybrid methodologies as appropriate to optimize project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Develop clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, and manage the triple constraint of cost, time, and quality.
Create and manage the project plan to ensure delivery within budget, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Monitor project status and manage deliverables to ensure quality standards and goals are achieved.
Manage any changes in the project in accordance with project change management controls.
Facilitate the completion of core project documents, including but not limited to Project Brief, Business Case, Project Charter, RAID log, and others.
2.
Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership:
Effectively communicate and engage with all stakeholders, focusing on the senior sponsor, to drive project engagement and ensure delivery is in alignment with business goals.
Demonstrate ability to lead effectively through ambiguity by bringing structure, clarity, and direction to complex, evolving initiatives.
Manage stakeholder expectations and foster strong relationships to support project success.
Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance.
Support and contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, efficiency, and overall project management maturity.
3.
Risk and Issue Management:
Identify, assess, and manage project risks to mitigate potential impacts.
Develop and implement risk management plans and strategies.
Ensure risks/issues are identified and escalated appropriately and in a time-sensitive manner.
4
Financial Management:
Oversee the financial management of the project, including managing the in-year budget, multi-year financials, and benefits in partnership with finance.
Ensure efficient use of financial resources to meet project delivery requirements.
5.
Resource Management:
Plan and manage resource assignments with project sponsors and key stakeholders.
Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of resources to achieve project goals.
6.
Communication and Reporting:
Provide regular, clear, and concise visibility into project status, including key decisions, dependencies, issues, risks, and metrics.
Maintain up-to-date project documentation, status reports, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports to senior executives and stakeholders.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-VJ1
What you have to offer:
Qualifications and Experience:
Bacheloru2019s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in project management, including overseeing complex, cross-functional projects or workstreams.
Proficiency in managing project budgets and strong financial acumen.
Experience in managing difficult stakeholders and influencing at the VP level.
Agility in problem-solving within project management, utilizing both traditional and innovative methodologies.
Demonstrated ability in coaching and developing team members.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or MBA preferred.
Bilingualism in English and French would be an asset.
The candidate will be expected to work with peers in other provinces in the development, development and implementation of tools and processes across Canada, as well as provide support to Sobeys employees across Canada.
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better u2013 physically, financially and emotionally.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
Parental leave top-up
Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

Job Description
We're looking for a Project Manager to help support implementation of two key solutions:
- Supply Chain Traceability - building transparency across our global supply chain
- Digital Product Passport Pilots - preparing for upcoming EU regulation and exploring digital ID technologies including serialization
You'll work closely with the Product Manager (who owns strategy and overall delivery) to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to these projects. This is a hands-on execution role - keeping plans on track, risks managed, and stakeholders engaged.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and Requirements
- 4-6 years of project management experience with SaaS or tech implementations in supply chain
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple workstreams
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and vendors
- Excellent communication skills - able to simplify complex information for different audiences
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments - Experience working with manufacturing operations and/or suppliers is a plus