Union (USW Local 1998) Job Opportunity
Office of the Bursar - Major Capital Project Management and Planning
Posting Date: May 8, 2025
Closing Date: May 22, 2025
Position Title: Assistant Project Manager
Pay Scale Group: USW Pay Band 12
Department: Office of the Bursar - Major Capital Project Management and Planning
Salary: $77,324 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $98,886
Type of Appointment: 12-Month Term Appointment
Normal Work Schedule: Full-time - 35 hours a week; Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Major Capital Project Management and Planning, the Assistant Project Manager will support the successful delivery and execution of major capital projects (new developments and complex renovations) with budgets exceeding $5M on the Victoria University campus at the University of Toronto. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Associate Director in managing projects from inception to completion including planning, consultant selection, design and construction, permit acquisition, contractor procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring environmental health and safety compliance. Additionally, this role involves independently overseeing day-to-day project requirements such as health and safety protocols, logistics, communications, IT needs, project expenditures, documentation, and referring to the Associate Director for exceptional circumstances.
Collaborating closely with the Associate Director and other university departments, the Assistant Project Manager ensures projects align with campus plans and meet specified requirements. They assist administratively in budget development and monitoring, making recommendations as appropriate, coordinating scope changes, risk identification, and contingency plans development to maintain project timelines and budgets. The Assistant Project Manager also facilitates communication between stakeholders and provides technical support in architectural and engineering aspects, including reviewing design drawings and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards.
To request a detailed copy of the job description you may contact the Human Resources team at vic.hr@utoronto.ca.

EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or architecture tracking towards professional licensure or equivalent education.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification is an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in managing projects across various sizes and complexities within the design and construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and coordinating medium to large-scale buildings, infrastructure, or construction projects from planning through to construction completion while adhering to strict budget and timeline constraints.
• Proficiency in reviewing design drawings prepared by licensed engineers and architects, with a comprehensive understanding of legislative and ethical frameworks governing these professions.
• Working experience with construction administration with delivery method of construction management and design-build.
• Familiarity with preparation and execution of Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and legislation, including OHSA and WHMIS.
• Experience in projects within the higher education sector is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of sustainable building standards.