Project Manager - Yellowknife

Taylor Architecture Group (TAG) has an opening in our Yellowknife office for a Project Manager with a focus on housing and community development.
TAG was founded in Yellowknife over 40 years ago to provide specialized architectural services for northern and remote communities. Since that time, the firm has grown to include several teams of licensed architects working alongside interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and a dedicated research team.
Since 2022, TAG’s research team has been exploring a variety of challenges and solutions related to northern housing issues. This work has been multidisciplinary, addressing technical design solutions, the regulatory and legal context, housing policy, funding frameworks, and training/employment pathways in the construction sector. As the work continues to build momentum, we are looking to expand our research team with the addition of a creative and enterprising Project Manager.
The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, driven, curious, and socially conscious. This position could be served by a wide range of relevant experience. At minimum, the candidate should be comfortable with project management and be familiar with housing delivery, planning, design, policy, business administration, or facilitation – particularly in northern and Indigenous contexts.
The successful candidate will join an established team and will have opportunities for professional development, while contributing management skills to support the success of ongoing projects. This person should be enthusiastic about teamwork and be able foster positive relations with client groups, while bringing relevant competencies to the research team.
TAG’s projects are located in communities across the three northern territories. Travel on small aircraft and remote winter roads will be a requirement of the position.
Apply creative problem-solving skills to address a variety of challenges and objectives relating to housing development, construction and administration in northern Canada.
Work collaboratively with team members and client groups – which are generally Indigenous and community organizations – to propose solutions and develop achievable project plans.
Liaise between project partners, which may include a combination of Indigenous leadership, community administration, specialized consultants, contractors, and other members of TAG’s multidisciplinary team
Support clients and the research team in developing mid- to large-scale funding proposals for ongoing and future projects, including budget, work plan, team composition, and project narrative.
Contribute to the successful implementation of ongoing and future projects by maintaining and administering established budgets, schedules, deliverables and overall intent
Prepare project reporting, which may include technical documentation, financial reports, progress reports, or public-facing documents
Develop communications about findings and outcomes, for example through project summaries and plain-language narratives, graphics and visuals, or public presentations
Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops or events, as appropriate
Travel to remote communities in the arctic and sub-arctic for the purpose of meeting with partners, gathering information, and sharing findings. Candidates should be comfortable traveling in small airplanes and working in cross-cultural environments.
Skills and Credentials:This position could be served by a combination of different proficiencies. The following competencies and qualities will be, at minimum, required:
Strong interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm for a team-based process;
capacity to facilitate collaboration between diverse groups of project partners
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience in project management
A strong administrative background;
knowledge of budgets and record-keeping
Strong capacity for organization, including the ability to prioritize and multitask between several concurrent involvements
Fluency with basic digital tools including MS Office, particularly Outlook and Excel;
willingness to learn additional software as required
Curiosity, inquisitiveness;
a drive to find and test solutions
Ability to capture, convey, and maintain a collaborative vision or intent throughout the lifespan of a project
A capacity for creative and critical thinking, at both a strategic and practical level
In addition, any of the following would be considered an asset:
Experience working in remote, northern or Indigenous communities, particularly in the Northwest Territories
Knowledge of housing issues (design, construction, funding, policy, administration)
Experience coordinating and leading a team
Established expertise in a relevant field – planning, architecture, engineering, environmental studies, systems design, business administration, public or non-profit administration
Experience developing infrastructure projects, or in an adjacent field
Experience in communications or graphic design;
familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
These competencies may be achieved through various combinations of education and past experience. Qualifications are expected to include:
Qualifications are expected to include:
A Bachelor Degree in a relevant field
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, particularly in northern or Indigenous contexts
Length of Contract:This can be a full time (37.5 hr/week), permanent position located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. A flexible work schedule could also be available for the right candidate.
Moving Costs:A moving expense stipend will be provided by TAG if required. Temporary housing is available upon arrival in Yellowknife until the candidate secures permanent housing.
Salary and Benefits:Salary and benefits to be commensurate with experience;
full benefits package available.
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