Job Title: Project Manager – Capital Projects Associate Director of PMO Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (Recent Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.

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Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan. We are seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and entrepreneurial Project Manager to oversee our capital projects. In this role, you will not be managing active construction sites directly; instead, you will be the critical link project-managing various initiatives funded by grants that result in trades, construction, or renovation outcomes.

You will act as the central hub, working with different departments and managing relationships with internal teams, designers, architects, contractors, and suppliers.



The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of administrative precision and a confident, hands-on understanding of trades and manufacturing spaces. You must be comfortable picking up the phone, negotiating, and driving projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

Sourced, quote, and secure suppliers, tradespeople, designers, and architectural firms. Maintain and nurture these relationships while confidently negotiating and weighing pricing options to find the best value. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the linchpin between different internal departments and external professionals, facilitating both in-person and online meetings.

Project Administration: Maintain efficient organization by taking detailed meeting notes/minutes, providing recaps, and drafting high-level briefs or recommendations for the C-suite based on professional assessments as needed.

Reporting & Accountability: Conduct weekly check-ins with the Lead of Capital once a week, and providing comprehensive project/budget updates once a week or as needed.

Financial & Contractual Management: Build and manage project budgets using Google Sheets/spreadsheets and comfortably read and interpret vendor and trade contracts, create Expense reports for billing, track and organize budgets.

Space & Workshop Planning: Assist in planning and quoting layouts of manufacturing hubs and workshop spaces and renovations, utilizing an understanding of tools, shop layouts, ventilation, code requirements, and permit processes. Source the tools, software,



or specialists needed to map out and plan these designs and budgets.

Agile Problem Solving: Pivot seamlessly between multiple distinct projects in a day. Manage your own schedule independently while balancing routine check-ins with unexpected project adjustments. Solid background in trades, real estate, manufacturing, or entrepreneurship. Practical, hands-on life and job experience in these fields is highly valued over a degree alone.

Communication Excellence: Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to pick up the phone, call anyone for information, and speak effectively in person, not just over email. A solid understanding of renovation, contracting, and manufacturing environments to effectively schedule, discuss, and critique building projects. A strong ability to source materials or information, think outside the box, critically analyze all angles of a job, and problem-solve on the fly.

Technical & Organizational Skills: Organized with proficiency in spreadsheet tools (Google Sheets) and project management CRM software (such as Monday.Certification: PMP or similar project management certification is an asset but secondary to practical experience. Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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