Date Posted: 07/25/2024
Req ID: 38871
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dunlap Inst. for Astronomy & Astrophysic
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflects the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics is one of the leading research centres for astronomy in Canada. Located at one of the world’s top research universities, our institute hosts faculty, students and staff, all of whom are committed to innovation, public outreach and cutting-edge research. Our institute’s research covers a range of topics in astronomy, including cosmic magnetism, galaxy evolution, star formation, dark matter and dark energy. We are dedicated to making our education, training, and activities rewarding and welcoming for all.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Project Lead at the Dunlap Institute, the incumbent acts as the project manager for the Canadian Data-Intensive Astrophysics PLatform (CanDIAPL, pronounced ‘candy apple’). CanDIAPL is a multi-million-dollar project that will build core computing hardware infrastructure and software pipeline infrastructure to enable groundbreaking science with large-scale telescope surveys at optical and radio wavelengths. The CanDIAPL project manager will have oversight of the technical and budgetary success of the project in partnership with the CanDIAPL Science Board and institutional partners University of Alberta, McGill University, Queen’s University, and Western University.

This multi-institutional national infrastructure project is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) led by the University of Toronto and the Dunlap Institute. The project manager will coordinate with the CanDIAPL hardware and software infrastructure managers to ensure that the priorities and directions set by the CanDIAPL Science Board are implemented.

The project manager will develop project schedules, including milestones, critical paths, timelines, and deliverables, and will be responsible for reporting and compliance with institutional, provincial, and national requirements. They will manage the project budget, facilitate purchasing and hiring, and schedule day-to-day project activities. They will interpret and apply policies and procedures when making independent decisions. They will write and edit reports on management aspects of CanDIAPL, maintain project records, generate specialized analyses and reports for financial planning, and report on project progress and budget to the CanDIAPL Science Board.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
• Scheduling day-to-day project activities
• Analyzing and documenting successes and adjustments to project implementation activities
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts
• Liaising with internal and external contacts to facilitate purchasing and/or procurement processes
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
• Directing a small group in a limited area, including responsibility for scheduling and/or workflow

Essential Qualifications:

• Master's Degree, preferably but not required in science or engineering, or an acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum five years of recent and relevant experience in project management (preferably in scientific or other related fields), including budget and grant management, strategic planning, reporting, and meeting logistics
• Experience in providing direction and creating work plans to ensure project milestones are met
• Experience with project management frameworks and software
• Strong computer skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to travel to partner organizations within Canada on occasion

Assets (Nonessential):

• Graduation from a program specializing in project management
• Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Expertise in the project management of large projects, preferably in an academic setting with members from a wide variety of backgrounds, andexpertise in compliance with and reporting of CFI grants
• Expertise in managing software-related or scientific projects

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Efficient
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

Notes:

• This is a two-year term position with the possibility of renewal.
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 09/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial