Municipality of Jasper
 
Jasper, AB
$102,037.73–$122,164.86 a year - Permanent, Full-time
 

Job details
Pay
$102,037.73–$122,164.86 a year
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Evenings as needed
Monday to Friday
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Location
Jasper, AB

Full job description
Project Manager


Full-Time Continuous

Department:
Operations

Compensation:
$102,037.73 to $122,164.86

Hours of work:
7.5 hrs per day/37.5 hrs per week

Days of work:
Monday - Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, and Stat holidays.

Audience for posting:
Internal/External

Job Posting #:
26.007

Deadline to apply:
4:00 P.M. MST, April 5, 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Director of Operations & Utilities, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Municipality of Jasper’s strategic projects and initiatives. This role involves managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring the effective allocation of resources, and coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, and contractors. The Project Manager ensures that all project objectives are achieved within established timelines and budgets, while supporting operational excellence and driving continuous improvement. This role is primarily office-based but involves regular travel to municipal sites and stakeholder meetings. It may require infrequent evening and/or weekend work and is subject to an on-call rotation requirement.

WORK PERFORMED

Project Management
Manage multiple projects of varying complexity and scale.
Engage in project-specific activities, including project chartering, scoping, scheduling, and budget development operations.
Coordinate with various municipal departments, Parks Canada, contractors, businesses, and community organizations.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain momentum and minimize disruptions.
Resource Management
Lead and assist in procurement processes related to project operations.
Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources, including personnel, equipment, and funding.
Manage project budgets and funding, ensuring expenditures align with financial guidelines.
Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring efficient use of personnel and equipment to meet project timelines.
Stakeholder Communication
Act as the primary liaison between the municipality, residents, and other stakeholders to provide updates and ensure transparency in projects.
Facilitate timely and accurate sharing of information to support informed decision-making during each project.
Continuous Improvement
Conduct ongoing assessments of project processes to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
Develop recommendations for enhancing future project capabilities.
Tracking and Reporting Progress
Develop and implement systems to track project progress, identify issues, and report outcomes to stakeholders and the community.
Ensure transparency and accountability by providing regular updates and maintaining public involvement in applicable projects.
Risk Management and Problem Solving
Proactively identify potential risks or challenges in project efforts and develop mitigation strategies.
Address unforeseen challenges and ensure projects remain on track, minimizing disruptions and delays.
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Ensure that project plans are translated into actionable steps, with clear timelines, objectives, and deliverables.
Guide projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with overall recovery strategies and goals.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Ensure all work activities comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code.
Pre-qualify contractors and service providers against the Municipality of Jaspers Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) requirements.
Conduct at minimum quarterly safety inspections.
Report and document all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
Stop or suspend work immediately if unsafe conditions create imminent danger.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following qualifications:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, public administration, or a related field.
3 years of experience managing projects.
Class 5 Driver’s license.


Preferred

Experience in budgeting, resource management, and procurement.
P Eng designation in a related field (civil, industrial, mechanical, etc.)
Project Management Professional certification (e.g., PMP), or ability to obtain.
First Aid and CPR C + AED


Equivalencies may be considered on the basis of one year experience for one year of education.

Candidates with lower qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered at a lower classification and pay.

HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to Human Resources: humanresources@jasper-alberta.ca

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join the Municipality of Jasper. We support a diverse workforce and offer competitive wages and benefits. Together we make
Jasper a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh new ideas to our organization.


Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years