ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Number of opportunities: One full time permanent position
Existing or anticipatory: Existing position
Expected starting salary: Level 6: $120,200 - $140,900
Work location: hybrid - minimum two days per week at the CFI offices in Ottawa
Closing date: June 14, 2026

Position summary

Reporting to the Director of Information Systems, the Associate Director of Project Management
for Information Systems (IS) will work with the Associate Director of Business Applications and the
Associate Director of Information Management and Information Technology. They will be primarily
responsible for managing all IS projects, as well as other CFI projects requiring a project
management function.
In addition, the incumbent will provide accurate advice to CFI executives on strategic initiatives
and the progress toward project outcomes. They will work in collaboration with the Associate
Director of Information Management and Information Technology and the Associate Director of
Business Applications to deliver effective IS services for the CFI.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent may be asked to perform any or all of the following activities:
• Plan, initiate and execute IS projects on behalf of all departments
• Oversee and be accountable for all IS projects, including planning, reporting, budget
management, administration, tracking, contracts and teams
• Spearhead the use of project management best practices within the organization
• Practise comprehensive change and risk management for all IS projects
• Participate in other relevant CFI projects and activities, including creating or refining
information collection and management tools
• Assist with developing policies, procedures, tools and processes for effective and efficient
management of projects within the CFI
• Support the Director of Information Systems in the management and operation of IS functions
• Assist with developing and reviewing RFPs, as well as managing consultants and contracts
• Represent the CFI at meetings with external stakeholders.
Skills and knowledge:

• A university degree, preferably in IS, business administration or a related field
• Project Management Professional certificate or equivalent (e.g., CBAP, ITIL)
• Minimum five years of experience in planning and managing projects, programs and teams
• Significant experience managing different types of projects, including specifically application
development projects
• Strong understanding of project management best practices and the ability to apply these
effectively in alignment with organizational priorities and culture
• Experience effectively managing diverse stakeholders to create a mutually respectful and
structured environment working toward common goals
• Familiarity with business processes and applications for managing and administering grants
and awards
• Experience in change and risk management
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative information to identify
issues and form recommendations
• Demonstrable project management skills, including multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Substantive experience using database and development software to manage projects
• Expertise in software development methodologies and lifecycles
• Capacity to manage high-stress situations and resolve conflict
• Exceptional attention to detail
Assets
• Proficiency with Microsoft products/technologies including Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, as
well as experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with competency in both French
and English
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and cooperate with a team
• Knowledge of the mandate, programs and policies of the CFI and an understanding of its
broad objectives
• Understanding of the types of IS in place or envisaged at the CFI
The work occasionally requires travel and irregular work hours.
Total compensation:
The CFI offers a competitive compensation package that includes employee benefits and
participation in the Sun Life Financial pension plan, four weeks of paid vacation leave as well as
Associate Director of Project Management for Information Systems
personal days and access to the Wellness Fund that covers health and wellbeing items for you
and your family.
Please send your CV and a covering letter by end of day on Sunday June 14, 2026, to:
Diane Larabie
Manager of Human Resources Services
Canada Foundation for Innovation

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