Senior Project Manager

Job posting ID: 8837

​Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2029-06-29

Classification: MGMT
Salary/Rate of pay: $114,800 - 135,100

Application deadline: 2026-06-22 

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
  
  

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. 

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a temporary, full-time, Senior Project Manager to join our Supply Chain division.  The work of a Senior Project Manager is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Biological Lifeline.
 

In this role, you will leverage project management expertise to oversee the construction of our new Vancouver Operations Centre, utilizing the owner-developer model to seamlessly bridge the gap between high-level strategic intent and technical site-level execution.

You will lead the delivery of this large-scale greenfield industrial build by championing strict financial stewardship—maintaining budget variances within a +/- 5% threshold through Pro Forma modeling and CapEx tracking—while navigating complex structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements. As the strategic anchor on-site, you will synthesize raw data into actionable insights, ensuring this critical infrastructure project is delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with industry-leading standards.

Formula for Success
 

• Leveraging your project management experience, you will lead or participate in the development of project business case(s) for complex, multi-year project(s).
• Utilizing your collaboration skills, you will work with the project team and steering committee to leverage your leadership and engagement skills to oversee and support project team members in staying engaged with the plan and effectively accomplishing the goals and objectives of the project.
• Drawing on your project leadership experience, you will monitor and document the overall project plan and budget, ensuring the project meets timelines, targets and expectations based on the established parameters, providing regular project status updates to all key partners on behalf of the project team. 
• Utilizing your communication, teamwork skills, and project experience, you will coordinate the activities of the project team, steering committee, internal and external partners to develop the project plan, define deliverables, identify roles and responsibilities, establish timelines and communications, training strategies, implementation and evaluation strategies, risk management, costs, transition, and close-out plans.
• Drawing on your decision-making expertise, you will make decisions that impact project deliverables, costs, and timelines, which will impact other business areas.
• Using your risk management expertise, identify, monitor, and mitigate substantial risks, with implications beyond the project.

Desired Education & Skills
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management. 
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, specifically focused on large-scale greenfield industrial builds, high-tech warehousing, or cold chain infrastructure.
• Proven experience navigating diverse delivery models, with specific expertise in Owner-Developer relationships within the industrial, energy, or healthcare infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments is considered an asset. Ability to bridge the gap between high-level strategic intent and technical site-level execution.
• Strong experience in Pro Forma modeling and capital expenditure tracking. Accountable for managing budget variances within a strict +/- 5% threshold.
• Certification in Project Management, such as the PRINCE2, Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of MS Project for complex scheduling.
• Expert ability to read and interpret complex structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Ability to visualize project health via dashboards, translating raw site data into actionable strategic insights
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret business needs, and develop integrated, innovative solutions.
• Ability to create a cross-functional team environment that promotes high performance.
• Ability to deal with senior management and external stakeholders on highly complex or sensitive issues.
  
  

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What We Offer You
 

• Payment in lieu for benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 10%.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What You Can Expect
 

• This role will be based at Canadian Blood Services' 4750 Oak St, Vancouver, British Columbia location and expected to have an in-person presence 5 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours a day. Additional hours may be required depending on project requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, workshops, events and to meet project committments.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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