The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computing, or a related field.
- Training in project and program management, organizational change management, Information Technology, business administration, risk management, cybersecurity or privacy would be considered assets.
- Certification in any of the following would be preferred: PMP, Prince2, Agile certification, Prosci, ITIL, COBIT.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in advanced IT Project Management, including end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary technology initiatives. Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects using structured methodologies while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and dependencies in a public‑sector environment.
- Ability to integrate change management practices as applied to technology initiatives into project delivery to support sustainable business outcomes and user adoption.
- Participant and vendor management experience, including collaboration with executive sponsors, business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors. Proven ability to manage expectations, negotiate priorities, resolve issues, and ensure accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
- Experience in risk, financial, and governance management for IT projects, including identification and mitigation of delivery risks, budget tracking and forecasting, and adherence to established governance frameworks, approval processes, and reporting standards.
Requirements:
- Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB.
- A valid class 5 driver’s license and current, satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:
| A Starting Salary of: |
$91,400 to $102,800 per year |
Max Salary Potential: |
$115,600 per year |
| Benefits Including: |
Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental |
| Work/Life Balance: |
Option to join the Earned Day Off Program
Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
Birthday off with pay
Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week |
Application Details:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com/Careers. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants from this posting may be considered for vacancies of the same position for up to three months after posting closure.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at humanresources@parklandcounty.com.
