Posted 3 days ago
Project Specialist
@ VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc
Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON · Montréal, QC
Overview
VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc is hiring a Project Specialist to lead small to medium-scale initiatives and support larger project delivery from launch to completion. The work covers reporting, stakeholder coordination, project planning and risk management, with a focus on delivery on time, in scope and within budget. The posting requires a bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of project management experience, and a PMI or Agile certification is an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Lead small to medium-scale projects from scope to delivery
- Prepare project charters, plans, budgets and resource requirements
- Coordinate stakeholders and report on project progress
- Facilitate risk identification and mitigation
- Support project controls and quarterly and monthly reporting
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business, engineering or related field
- 3–5 years of project management experience
- PMI (CAPM or PMP) or Scrum Master certification is an asset
- Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera
- Bilingual French and English, spoken and written, is an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering |
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VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc
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Full company description
La voie du futur – transformer le transport ferroviaire avec un train à grande vitesse entre Québec et Toronto | The track of the future – transforming rail travel with a high-speed train connecting Toronto and Québec City
- LinkedIn followers
- 25,280
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 252
- Business categories
- Railroad
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc
- Alto
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
La voie du futur – transformer le transport ferroviaire avec un train à grande vitesse entre Québec et Toronto | The track of the future – transforming rail travel with a high-speed train connecting Toronto and Québec City
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 42 |
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The role
We are seeking a skilled Project Specialist to lead small to medium-scale initiatives and support the team in managing larger projects from launch to completion. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, reporting, and organizational skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
The responsibilities
- Support project controls team reporting and various obligations, including quarterly and monthly reports, leadership team updates, and events.
- Coordinate and communicate with different working groups and stakeholders to gather and plan activities, identify interdependencies, report on progress, and work closely with project managers when required
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and lead the scope, objectives, and deliverables of small to medium-scale projects.
- Prepare project charters and develop project plans, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Monitor project progress and follow reporting, governance, and escalation processes as needed.
- Facilitate risk management identification and mitigation exercises, and report accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and best practices.
- Lead or participate in post-project reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
- Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and efficiency.
The requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in project management or a related field.
- Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) (CAPM or PMP), Agile certification (Scrum Master), or equivalent is an asset. (A commitment to obtaining a related certification within six months of starting is acceptable.)
- Proficiency with at least one project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner, Oracle Primavera).
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written (an asset)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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