Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, 2 days on-site)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication required; French is an asset
Duration: 3-month contract

About the Opportunity
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will play a central role in driving complex projects forward, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working within a mission-driven environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams including subject matter experts, researchers, and program leaders. Your ability to bring structure, clarity, and proactive problem-solving will directly contribute to successful project outcomes and meaningful organizational impact.

What’s In It for You
Join a team that values collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. You will gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and dynamic setting. This is a great opportunity to further strengthen your project delivery expertise and contribute to impactful initiatives.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead project planning activities, defining scope, timelines, budgets, and key deliverables
• In this role, you’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on milestones and objectives
• You’ll monitor project progress, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions to keep initiatives on track
• You’ll manage project budgets and resources, escalating issues and providing regular updates to leadership
• You’ll facilitate project meetings, communicate updates, and ensure all stakeholders remain informed
• You’ll support project close-out activities, capturing insights, reporting on KPIs, and contributing to continuous improvement

Skills and Qualifications
• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager, supported by a PMP certification and relevant undergraduate degree
• Proven experience applying project management methodologies and best practices
• Strong proficiency with MS Project or similar project management tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience in research or healthcare environments is considered an asset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.