Location: Winnipeg, MB (Travel as required) Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Territory Manager / Senior Leadership Overtime Status: Exempt in accordance with Manitoba Employment Standards

Position Summary
The Project Manager leads and delivers assigned projects across AIMA's service areas, including governance support, financial administration initiatives, community programs, and Nation capacity-building projects.

This role is responsible for ensuring projects are not only coordinated, but fully implemented, operational, and aligned with community priorities. The Project Manager works directly with First Nation leadership, internal teams, and stakeholders to drive outcomes, resolve issues, and ensure successful program delivery across multiple initiatives.

This position operates as a cross-functional role supporting AIMA's internal operations, affiliated business entities (including Shelly's Indigenous Bistro), and First Nation partner communities. Assignments may vary based on organizational priorities, project needs, and capacity requirements. The Project Manager is expected to adapt to different environments and contribute across multiple service areas as required.

Project Managers may be assigned to specific service areas or Nation portfolios depending on organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Implementation

Develop project workplans, timelines, and deliverables

Lead implementation of consulting initiatives across multiple service areas

Ensure project deliverables are completed, implemented, and functioning

Monitor project progress and adjust timelines when required

Identify and resolve project issues, delays, or gaps in delivery

2. Community & Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate meetings with First Nation leadership, community staff,



and project partners

Support planning sessions, workshops, and community engagement activities

Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with stakeholders

Ensure culturally respectful communication practices at all times

3. Reporting & Documentation

Prepare project status reports and summaries for leadership

Maintain organized project records and documentation

Track project deliverables and reporting deadlines

Support preparation of documentation for funding agreements and reporting requirements

4. Cross-Department Coordination

Work with finance, HR, and consulting teams to support project delivery

Coordinate internal resources and information required for project activities

Track action items from meetings and ensure follow-up tasks are completedProvide support across AIMA, affiliated business operations, and First Nation partner projects as required

5. Land Management & Community Project Support

Support coordination of land management and community development initiatives when assigned

Assist with gathering documentation and information required for community planning or development projects

Coordinate project deliverables related to land, governance, or operational initiatives

6. Program Implementation & Operational Support

Work directly with community staff and leadership to implement systems, processes,



and program activities

Support rollout of HR, financial, governance, and operational frameworks as assigned

Assist in troubleshooting operational challenges and providing practical solutions

Ensure systems and processes implemented are sustainable and understood by community staff

Provide hands-on support during initial implementation phases when required

Authority & Decision-Making

Make day-to-day operational decisions to keep projects on track

Identify risks and implement corrective actions where appropriate

Coordinate project priorities and scheduling

Escalate high-risk or strategic issues to senior leadership

Qualifications

3-5+ years of experience in project management, program delivery, or community-based work

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience working across multiple functional areas (HR, finance, governance, or operations) considered an asset

Experience working with First Nation communities considered an asset

Proficiency with reporting tools and documentation management

Core Competencies

Project leadership and delivery

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Organization and documentation management

Accountability and follow-through

Problem solving and adaptability

Work Conditions

On-site work workplace in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Regular travel to First Nation communities may be required

Work may include supporting AIMA internal operations, affiliated business entities, and First Nation communities depending on project assignments and organizational priorities

Flexible schedule may be required based on project timelines and operational needs

Exempt from overtime provisions

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