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Project Manager
Annual Salary Range
$50,000 – $75,000
Project Management is a skill set sought after not only by the Ministry of Environment but across government. Project managers have been identified as being a key job stream that will be needed more and more in the future. Project Managers are responsible for the overall planning and execution of a defined project. This exciting job requires leading projects through the life cycle of project management including defining requirements, identifying key partners and stakeholders, determining resource allocations, and establishing measurement tools and clearly defined project milestones.
The requirements for working as a Project Manager for the Ministry of Environment will vary depending on the specifics of the project. Previous project management and risk management experience is required. A university degree is preferable. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential.
From Our Staff...
Craig Wightman
There are several key steps in fish and wildlife project management starting with identifying an issue, problem or opportunity; bringing together a team of skilled people to critically address the issue; identifying the path(s) to a solution; mustering resources for implementation; and monitoring and evaluating results.
Craig Wightman, Project Manager
Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Program, Nanaimo, B.C.
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Over the last 10 years there has been a shift to less reliance on base project funding within provincial ministries to partnered funding and in-kind contributions from a multitude of non-governmental organizations, corporate and other government (first nations, regional, municipal) sectors. This has been paralleled with resource management decision-making focused more closely on individual communities and watersheds, with a significant increase in public involvement.
In my opinion, these developments have put a much greater onus on provincial project managers to be active facilitators and problem solvers who can work with diverse (sometimes competing) interests, effectively communicate a "vision" and integrate and support skilled people necessary to achieve desired project results. For me, this has been the most challenging and rewarding part of my job as Manager, Salmon and Steelhead Recovery Program for the Ministry.
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