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Project Manager - AdFarm
RR46
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
In consultation with Senior Project Management:
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Project Manager
Thales
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
…regular status reports for the customer and Thales internal management for complex projects, which may include Firm Fixed Price and/or Service based contracts. The current work scope…
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Project Manager - Buildings West
Bird Construction
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Project Manager
Boyden
Toronto, ON
- $75,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…and help create a seamless experience for our clients, the Leadership Consulting team, and broader team members across the country and around the…
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Project Manager - Higgs Audio (Toronto)
Boson AI
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…customer satisfaction, and send a regular status update that leadership can read in five…
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Senior Project Manager, IT
CIBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit
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Project Manager, Construction
Canadian Tire Corporation
Kitchener, ON · Quarry Park
- Full-time
Must have a valid drivers license and should have access to a vehicle
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Chef/Cheffe de Projets, Contrôle des Matières / Project Manager , Material Control
Airbus
Mirabel, QC · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Vous avez les qualités pour travailler en équipe et vous êtes reconnu pour votre leadership;
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DOF
Paradise, NL
Evaluation and management of vendors/subcontractors for services and/or equipment;
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Gestionnaire de projets, Opérations commerciales - Project Manager, Commercial Operations
Groupe JAMP Pharma
Boucherville, QC
- Full-time
Leadership transversal et capacité à collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires et diverses parties prenantes;
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Project Manager - Higgs Audio (Toronto)
Boson AI
Toronto, ON
- $140,000 to $230,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…customer satisfaction, and send a regular status update that leadership can read in five…
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Ainsworth Inc
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Performed additional duties as required by management.
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Lead development and management of engagement and communication with internal and external partners
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Project Manager, Supply Chain Automation and Asset Management
Canadian Tire Corporation
Brampton, ON · AJ Billes Distribution Centre [AJBDC]
- Full-time
Lead direct reports and provide functional leadership to project team members. Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, support development plans, and build project…
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Senior Project Manager - FIFO (EPCM/Gold Project)
Lycopodium
Prince George, BC
- Temporary
…result of awarded studies and projects, this critical technical leadership role is responsible for overall project delivery and its resources. This role will underpin results delivery in…
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
As Project Manager, you will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with the project team, clients, consultants,…
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Project Manager, Supply Chain Automation and Asset Management
Canadian Tire Corporation
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
Lead direct reports and provide functional leadership to project team members. Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, support development plans, and build project…
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Project Manager
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license
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PROJECT MANAGER
TANK Worldwide
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Project Management: Drive the end-to-end process for the development and execution of pharmaceutical marketing projects including planning, scoping, estimating, and maintaining project…
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Project Manager, Power Delivery
WSP
Toronto, ON
Support contract administration, change management, and procurement activities.
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Customer Support Project Manager
L3Harris Technologies
Montreal, QC
Job Schedule: Day Shift
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PROJECT MANAGER
TANK Worldwide
Toronto, ON
Project Management: Drive the end-to-end process for the development and execution of pharmaceutical marketing projects including planning, scoping, estimating, and maintaining project…
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Senior Project Manager
Infotek Consulting Inc.
Toronto, ON
- $90 to $110 CAD / hour
- Contract
Work Location: On-site, 5 days per week
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Sr Project Manager
AgileGrid Solutions
Canada
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…attention to safety and quality, and disciplined financial management are essential. This role is focused on the successful execution and ongoing improvement of capital projects, rather…
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Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Project Manager
RecruitPod Global
Pointe-Claire, QC
- Full-time
An ideal role for an experienced engineer who is rigorous, structured, and passionate about automation project management in highly regulated environments.

Thales

Project Manager

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Ottawa (Palladium), ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Project Manager (PM) who will be responsible for the delivery of the assigned project, its business rhythm and all associated governance aspects in order to ensure successful project execution. The role will demand an individual with highly developed communication and influencing skills and an equal depth of domain experience that can ensure Thales delivers the project to the schedule, cost and quality requirements and to the satisfaction of the customer. The ability to collaborate with the Portfolio Manager, lead and motivate an integrated project team will be key to the success of the PM and the execution of the project.

The PM will produce detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and regular status reports for the customer and Thales internal management for complex projects, which may include Firm Fixed Price and/or Service based contracts. The current work scope anticipated for the PM is to assist in the delivery of the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) Project. The PM will engage with various stakeholders within the Thales matrix organization and within the customer community on the project. The PM will be accountable for driving Execution Excellence on their project and supporting Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives within Thales Canada Defence & Security.

Regulatory Compliance Requirement

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Project Manager will be required to:

Plan, organize, lead and control the area and staff assigned to achieve outcomes within the delegated authorities and responsibilities for the Project assigned
Establish and control the project business rhythm and governance for the overall Project;
Ensure that Thales project management methodology and a suitable program management framework are used throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet financial objectives and customer commitments;
Develop a robust, optimized project schedule;
Manage and track the cost, schedule and technical performance of all aspects of the Project assigned against the approved baseline;
Be accountable for monitoring/control of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule, risk register, scope change control, on time delivery and EAC within the project;
Oversee achievement of project performance objectives and indicators;
Identify support and resources needed to achieve the project objectives with input of the Resource Managers and key stakeholders;
Manage all customer / stakeholder relationships to ensure other responsibilities/accountabilities are achieved.
Lead and motivate a highly performing cross-disciplinary integrated team by providing the appropriate direction, coaching, support and delegation to team members;
Ensure a robust risk and opportunity management process is embedded in the project, supporting the work package leaders as required;
Promote Execution Excellence by identifying areas of improvement and supporting PMO initiatives;
Prepare Project and Estimate to Complete (ETC) Reviews;
Ensure a “Lessons Learned” culture is embedded within the Project and;
Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business or Relevant proven experience;
Certified Practicing Project Manager or equivalent (IPMA and/or PMP certification);
Possess demonstrated experience in the engineering or defence sector for at least 5 years;
Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex projects or work packages
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and analytical abilities;
A positive and energized attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

A proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Strong commercial / contractual acumen
Knowledge and understanding of the Defence Sector;
Experience across the Design, Delivery and In-Service Support phases of a project lifecycle;
Experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary, multi-site organization;
Experience with digital automation, application integration and enterprise solutions;
Experience with cloud-based services and/or the transition of on-premises services to cloud-based services.

Special Position Requirements

Type of Role: Hybrid (Home/Office) – Required to be in office for an average of 3 days a week, but requirements may be increased based on business needs and Manager discretion.

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Physical Environment: Office environment

Travel: As required primarily within Canada

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $120,000 to 170,000 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Why Join Us?

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

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Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements through effective governance and business rhythm. They will lead cross-disciplinary teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee project performance indicators to ensure execution excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business and possess at least 5 years of experience in the engineering or defence sector. A professional project management certification such as PMP or IPMA is required, along with demonstrated experience managing complex projects.

Skills

Project Management
Governance
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Schedule Management
Cost Control
Contract Management
Engineering
Defence Sector Knowledge
Leadership
Communication
Analytical Abilities
Project Lifecycle Management
Resource Planning
Reporting

Benefits

Extended Health
Dental
Health Spending Account
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-term Disability
Cancer Care Program
Travel Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Well-Being Program
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation Days
Paid Sick Leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Project Manager
LC4ISR
Defence
Aerospace
Security
Governance
Work Breakdown Structures
EAC
Risk Management
PMP
IPMA
Engineering
Contractual Acumen
Stakeholder Engagement
Cloud Services
Digital Automation
PMO
Execution Excellence
Hybrid
Canadian Export Control List
ITAR
EAR
NATO Secret Clearance

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