About BoydenBoyden is a premier global talent advisory and leadership solutions firm, with more than 75 offices across over 45 countries. As a Global Boutique, we combine a localized approach with global capabilities, connecting great companies with great leaders through executive search, interim management, and leadership consulting solutions. Our Canadian offices are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon, Ottawa, Toronto, and Montréal, serving clients across all sectors.At Boyden, we are passionate about connecting organizations with exceptional leaders and fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and growth. Our team is upbeat, proactive, and tech-savvy, thriving in a client-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.Role SummaryThis in-office Project Manager role is based in Ottawa and supports teams in the Toronto and Ottawa offices. Given the client centric nature of the role, there may be rare instances where time-sensitive matters require after-hours support and a timely response.The Project Manager is instrumental in coordinating and expediting search project activities, ensuring project timelines and objectives are met, and supporting our delivery teams in providing high-quality service to clients.Primary Responsibilities:Drive project delivery to ensure all search activities are executed on time.Drive the use of recent technologies, web-based products, and various communications tools.Develop, edit, proofread and deliver high quality communications materials for the team.Optimize processes to effectively track project deliverables, deadlines, risks and issues.Provide support to the search delivery teams with agenda preparation, coordination with client offices, and preparation of documents.Schedule and book travel for the search team, as required.Track and manage project expenses and follow basic project accounting processes.Host interview meetings including setting up boardrooms,



and managing logistical requirements, catering and participant schedules.Recognize politically sensitive and/or confidential issues and bring matters to the attention of the appropriate authority.Qualifications:Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.Previous experience in executive search is considered an advantage.Project Management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with ATS and CRM systems.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Defining Success:Performance is divided into six measured criteria:1. Customer Service refers to the overall satisfaction of the Client and Partner as well as the search teams, including professionalism, and discretion. Responsiveness to client/candidate emails and meeting requests during business hours.2. Project Management and Delivery: refers to on-time delivery rate, adherence to project milestones, quality of deliverables.3. Financial and Analytical Support: refers to the completeness and accuracy of project expenses, compliance to relevant policies and timeliness of submissions,



escalation of risks and issues with partners on potential client disputes/concerns, use of available reports to improve project management and delivery.4. Communication and Interpersonal: refers to performance relating to meeting planning, agenda setting, clarity of goals/deliverables and owners, and ongoing project status communications with the search teams, as well as interaction with peers and other colleagues.5. Problem Solving and Initiative: refers to early identification of risks and issues related to projects, process, technology or people, process improvement opportunities identified and resolved, and adoption of Ontario-wide changes/initiatives.6. Technical and Tools Proficiency: refers to utilization of available tools to improve productivity, efficiency and/or accuracy, proper use of TRM/CRM and other company-wide systems (completeness, accuracy, timeliness of data entered), identification and adoption of new technologies.In addition, all Boyden employees are encouraged to develop professionally and personally and will establish short- and long-term goals in this regard.Benefits & CompensationCompetitive salary range: $65,000–$90,000/yearComprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, life, and disability coverageGroup RRSP with employer matchingAnnual performance-based bonusWellness initiatives and professional development supportFlexible and hybrid work arrangements15 vacation days, increasing with seniority.Boyden is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to, using the subject line “PM Application - Ottawa.” Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Project Manager - C$65,000 - C$90,000 A Year (Ottawa)
🏢 Boyden
📍 Ottawa