Project Manager - Standards Development, Natural Resources

Statut d'emploi:PermanentType d'heures:À temps pleinNous avons besoin de vous pour former une équipe de calibre mondialLes activités du Groupe CSA reposent sur l’atteinte d’un idéal : rendre le monde meilleur, plus sûr et plus durable.Cet ideal est au coeur de notre mission depuis 1919, année où nous avons élaboré notre première norme d’ingénierie sur les ponts ferroviaires. Aujourd’hui, près de 100 ans plus tard, le Groupe CSA compte plus de 3 500 normes, codes et produits connexes.Le Groupe CSA, dont le siège social se trouve au Canada, est présent à l’échelle mondiale : il possède plus de 30 laboratoires et bureaux en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Il propose des services de mise à l’essai, d’inspection et de certification d’une vaste gamme de produits — des articles de maison aux technologies de pointe — pour veiller à ce qu’ils répondent à des exigences strictes en matière de sécurité, de performance et d’impact sur l’environnement.Nos employés sont fiers que leur travail ait une incidence positive sur la vie des gens. Nous avons besoin de personnes comme vous pour poursuivre notre mission en ce sens.Résumé du travail:CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager - Standards Development, Natural Resources who will be responsible for facilitating the development of national and international standards associated with natural resources (Mining & Resource Recovery; Forestry & Bioeconomy; Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage, Water; Natural Ecosystems, & Biodiversity Management), primarily related to sustainability and innovation. This includes standards for a diverse collection of topical natural resources issues including climate change adaptation, community flood resilience, water pollution prevention, autonomous mining, forest bioeconomy, natural assets and nature-based solutions, and many others.The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of standards development, primarily involving the management of multiple national and international natural resources standards development committees (e.g. facilitation, problem solving, communication, member recruitment, preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, draft standards), within identified project timelines and budgets, and in accordance with CSA Directives. Also working with the committees, and by applying your sector knowledge, identify and gain support for potential areas for new standards or training programs. This position requires managing the many members of standards development committees, which can be very demanding, as they are all volunteers, with no formal reporting relationship to the organization. This volunteer membership includes thought leaders from industry, academia, government, and not-for-profits.Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Committee management and leadership, including establishing the scope of work to be completed, managing required resources, and providing ongoing project management leadership in conjunction with the Chair and Vice-Chair. This includes managing the process for the development of technical content, and working with members to prepare high quality documents.Committee member management within committee scope.Identifies, develops, and secures new business opportunities within or related to natural resources issues, primarily associated with sustainability or innovation (e.g. identify new standards opportunities or training and education programs, and develop proposals).Determines and manages the resources required to complete a project, and ensures deliverables are achieved on-time and within budget.Supports Communities of Interest. Promote involvement and stimulates conversations amongst members and other stakeholders. Initiate blogs. Feeds ideas for COI content postings, industry news, etc. to relevant CSA staff (e.g. Standards Manager, BDMs, PMs).Preferred Education and Experience:Technologist or Bachelor’s degree (Ex. CET, BSc or B.Eng)3-5 years’ experience in a sustainability or natural resources related field.Strong market segment knowledge. (government policy, industry landscape, and funding programs/models.)Experience leading or working with multi-stakeholder committees or groups.Experience in business development, writing proposals, business plans and technical documents.Standards development experience or a history of working with standards is an asset.Designation as a Certified Project Management Professional, or equivalent designation/ experience is an asset.Skills:Research and analytical skills.High degree of self-motivation.Strong leadership skills.Strong organizational and planning skills.Strong oral and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.Experience in business development and writing proposals.Competency with major Microsoft and Project Management software.Demonstrated experience managing the activities of others.Bilingualism would be a definite asset.Applicants with proficiency in French will be given special consideration.#CSAStandards