{"id":1170094,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ontario-northland-project-manager-facilities-12-month-contract-ontario-northland","title":"Project Manager, Facilities (12-month contract) - Ontario Northland","company":{"id":1230950,"name":"Ontario Northland","domain":"ontarionorthland.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/ontarionorthland","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100412,"max":118144,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":118144},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Smartsheet","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T06:52:57Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T09:53:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"POSITION: Project Manager, Facilities (12-month contract)\nREPORTS TO: Manager, Capital Project\nDEPARTMENT: Facilities\nLOCATION: North Bay\nREFERENCE: 800-52C-27\nSALARY: $100,412 - $118,144\nWHO WE ARE:\nOntario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.\nABOUT FACILITIES:\nONTC has a building portfolio of approximately 191 buildings throughout its large operating area in Northern Ontario. There is a core of approximately 51 major buildings that include Shop Buildings, Office Buildings, Stations, Service Garages, and Bunkhouses. The remaining buildings are smaller support buildings such as sheds, storage areas and lunchrooms.\nBeyond the simple building count, Ontario Northland’s major terminals in North Bay, Englehart, and Cochrane are analogous to small towns where Ontario Northland is responsible for maintaining its own private service infrastructure, access roads, and transportation infrastructure.\nACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:\nThe Project Manager - Facilities provides project management for construction projects and the purchase of equipment to implement the capital plan and support ONTC initiatives.\nMAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:\nManage assigned capital projects from initiation to completion.\nPrepare detailed scope of work packages for equipment, systems, and building installations, modifications, operations, and maintenance, in collaboration with consultants.\nDevelop RFQ, RFT, and RFP documents to procure services from consultants, engineers, architects, and contractors, and to support equipment and facility upgrades or repairs.\nReview contract plans and specifications to ensure compliance with building codes and project requirements.\nCollaborate with Legal and Procurement to develop contract documents and manage quote/tender processes in accordance with company policies.\nProcure materials required for project execution, following established procurement procedures.\nMaintain consistent, timely, and clear communication with all project stakeholders, including ONTC personnel, service providers, and contractors.\nCoordinate, schedule, and oversee the work of ONTC trades, external contractors, and suppliers.\nMonitor project schedules, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation and contingency plans. Prepare status reports as needed.\nManage all project documentation, including plans, specifications, RFIs, schedules, submittals, budgets, change orders, and progress payment requests.\nMaintain organized project files, contract documentation, and detailed cash flow tracking.\nManage contract documentation.\nComplete project initiation forms and charters; review monthly and quarterly cash flow projections in ONTC’s capital project tracking system.\nCreate and support the development of business cases for new capital projects.\nProvide data and updates to the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) program as required.\nAdminister contracts, including safety orientations, field inspections, and supervision of contract work.\nCoordinate with Facility Supervisors to distinguish between elements covered by maintenance programs and those requiring capital project funding.\nWork closely with ONTC Supervisors to implement capital projects.\nCollaborate with other departments to ensure safe, cost-effective execution of projects and maintenance activities.\nOccasionally assist with troubleshooting maintenance issues and coordinating engineering support.\nMaintain compliance programs to meet Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (e.g., pressure piping, electrical, building code, and designated substances inspections).\nStay informed about energy-saving and sustainability opportunities relevant to the role.\nUpdate Buildings Condition Data as required to support ONTC’s state of good repair tracking.\n REQUIREMENTS:University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or Architecture.\n3-5 years of experience working with building systems in an industrial setting, with practical, hands-on knowledge.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in Project Management.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) designation or Professional Engineer (P.Eng) is a strong asset.\nDemonstrated experience coordinating construction contracts, including planning, scheduling, legal documentation, and project execution.\nProven ability to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and budgetary requests.\nProficiency in preparing detailed scope of work documents and Requests for Quotation (RFQs).\nAbility to develop comprehensive project plans, lead cross-functional teams, and manage consultants and contractors to meet project milestones.\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Teams, Word, and Excel.\nFamiliarity with tools such as Autodesk Build, Smartsheet, Questica, and RSMEANS Data Estimating software is an asset.\nSolid understanding of current building and construction codes and regulations, including Federal and Provincial directives and policies.\nKnowledge of Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts, including Articles of Agreement, Conditions of Contract, and Supplementary/Special Conditions.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and convey ideas clearly both orally and in writing.\nStrong interpersonal and leadership abilities.\nCapable of working independently and managing multiple priorities under pressure with minimal supervision.\nValid G-class driver’s license and willingness to travel as required (up to 50%).\nDemonstrated commitment to health and safety practices.\nAPPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers\nWe thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.\nIf it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.\nAt Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.\nOntario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.\nONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.\nLes offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français. 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