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Richmond, British Columbia

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Altis Recruitment is hiring a Project Manager on a 12-month contract in Richmond, BC, on a hybrid basis with three days on-site per week. The role leads end-to-end delivery of complex, technology-enabled business transformation initiatives for a large public sector organization, working with business, technology and change teams. The posting asks for 7+ years of project management experience and a 40-hour week.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple workstreams
  • Facilitate stakeholder workshops and executive decision forums
  • Develop project plans, financial forecasts and executive reporting
  • Coordinate change management, training and go-live activities
  • Establish KPIs and track benefits

Requirements summary:

  • 7+ years of complex transformation project management
  • Experience in insurance or public sector preferred
  • Strong financial management and business analysis skills
  • Experience leading matrix teams through technology implementation
  • Lean and SAFe knowledge, Azure DevOps experience
  • PMP, PgMP or equivalent strongly preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-10-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentProject management
Experience7+ years
Hours per week40
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPMP, PgMP
Encouraged to applyRacialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+

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Full company description

Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
  • 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
  • 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
Other recorded names
  • Altis
Specialties
  • staffing
  • recruitment
  • IT staffing
  • F&A staffing
  • and Administration & Support staffing
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Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, ON
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1989
SpecialtiesstaffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing
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Job description

Location: Richmond, BC (Hybrid, 3 days on-site per week)
Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 12 month Contract, 40 hours per week

About the Opportunity
Altis Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, technology-enabled business transformation initiatives within a large public sector organization. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering meaningful operational improvements.

Working closely with business leaders, technology teams, and change management professionals, you'll oversee projects from initial planning through implementation. You'll combine project management expertise with business analysis skills to drive modernization, improve processes, and ensure successful organizational transitions.

What’s In It for You
• Contribute to high-impact transformation initiatives that improve essential services.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across business, technology, and operations.
• Gain exposure to complex modernization projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Apply innovative delivery approaches while strengthening your leadership and transformation expertise.
Your Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and quality across multiple workstreams.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, design reviews, planning sessions, and executive decision-making forums.
• Develop integrated project plans, financial forecasts, RAID logs, governance materials, and executive reporting.
• Partner with business and technology teams on requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, solution design, testing, and deployment.
• Coordinate change management, communications, training, operational readiness, and transition activities.
• Establish KPIs, benefits tracking, and performance measures to evaluate project outcomes.
• Identify delivery risks, resolve dependencies, and drive continuous process improvement.

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of project management experience delivering complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Experience in insurance and/or public sector environments, with both strongly preferred.
• Strong financial management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, governance, and executive communication skills.
• Proven experience leading matrix teams through technology implementation, organizational change, and go-live activities.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and SAFe methodologies, including Agile principles within hybrid delivery environments.
• Hands-on Azure DevOps experience managing work items, milestones, dependencies, and delivery reporting.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of claims, workers' compensation, or disability management is an asset, as are Lean, Six Sigma, or Prosci certifications.

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.

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