Special Projects Manager - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

What you'll do

Reporting to the Senior Project Management Engineer, this position is responsible for managing a number of projects, including analysis and planning projects, as well as construction projects.

• Manages aspects related to projects, including plan creation.
• Leads a multi-departmental project team; creates work schedules, assesses staffing needs, and identifies resource requirements.
• Manages specific project plans related to implementation of new policies.
• Reviews all current policies and bylaws and provides recommendations and direction on required changes.
• Acts as the lead in identifying, addressing, and recommending responsibilities for project and policy implementation.
• Issues appropriate purchase orders and manages contracts as required to support implementation.
• Acts as a primary liaison between the City and involved stakeholders related to project, policy review and development.
• Develops and coordinates effective budgets and staffing allocations.
• Develops the business case(s) for implementation of projects.
• Prepares written and oral reports in response to stakeholder and corporate enquiries, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and experience

To qualify for these City of Saskatoon careers, applicants must meet specific educational, professional, and licensing criteria.

• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, business administration or a related field.
• Four to six years' progressively responsible related experience, including a minimum of two years’ experience supervising and coordinating the work of staff and/or consultants.
• Project management of complex civic and commercial building projects and experience with asset management would be considered asset.
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Possession of a valid, Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management. Ability to resolve complex issues in a multi-disciplinary environment including conflict management, work program and on-schedule project delivery.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and financial procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify underlying issues/problems and recommend required changes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and writing, including the ability to prepare and present reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.

Who you'll work with

As part of the City of Saskatoon, you will engage in an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. The City is an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting miyo-pimatisiwin, "the good life", for all residents.

What's on offer

• Weekly hours of 36.67
• Salary range of $93,293.52 to $109,486.56 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
• Temporary full-time term for approximately 12 months
• Labour Group: The Society