Un*e Gestionnaire de Planning H/F

The Manager: Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading the implementation of complex cross-functional projects aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.

Lead the development, planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic initiatives across the organization, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success metrics; facilitating project team meetings and stakeholder communications; and monitoring project progress, proactively identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies

Ensure projects align with Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) values and strategic goals

Lead cross-functional collaboration, working closely with departments such as Operations, Development, Outreach & Community Services, and Finance to coordinate efforts

Act as a liaison between senior leadership and project teams to ensure alignment and accountability

Develop and maintain project tracking documentation, work plans, timelines, and dashboards

Provide regular reports to update leadership and board committees on project status and outcomes.

Evaluate project effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts

Promote best practices in project management across the organization

Mentor staff on project planning and execution methodologies as needed

Participate in supervision, evaluation, training, and other meetings as required

Be thoroughly familiar with and ensure adherence to pertinent legislation, regulations, contracts, guidelines, OHS mission, policies, procedures, plans and collective agreement

Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures

Serve as an ambassador for the OHS, working with OHS leadership to understand and communicate strategic priorities

May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Director: Strategy & Development

Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field

A minimum of 4 years of experience in project management

PMP certification or equivalent training is an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Professional working proficiency in spoken English and full professional proficiency in written English is required

Employee may be required to work evenings, holiday and weekend shifts

Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday