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Special Projects Manager
@ City of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
The City of Saskatoon is hiring a Special Projects Manager on a temporary full-time term of about 12 months, in its Utilities and Environment division within Saskatoon Water. The role manages analysis, planning and construction projects, leads a multi-departmental team and reviews policies and bylaws. The posting states a salary of $93,293.52 to $109,486.56 CAD per year and a weekly schedule of 36.67 hours.
Pay:
$93,294–$109,487 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage projects, including plan creation and implementation
- Lead a multi-departmental project team and staffing plans
- Review policies and bylaws and recommend changes
- Develop budgets, business cases and manage contracts
- Act as primary liaison with stakeholders
Requirements summary:
- Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management or business
- Four to six years of progressively responsible related experience
- Two years supervising staff or consultants
- Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's licence and SGI abstract
- Knowledge of project management and accounting principles
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 36.67 |
| Work setting | Office |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 Saskatchewan driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Architecture, Engineering, Construction management, Project management, Business administration |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Saskatoon
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
Position: Special Projects Manager
Division: Utilities and Environment
Department: Saskatoon Water
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 12 months.
Closing Date: 11/24/2026
Labour Group: The Society
Posting: 5838
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Project Management Engineer, this position is responsible for managing a number of projects, including analysis and planning projects, as well as construction projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages aspects related to projects, including plan creation.
- Leads a multi-departmental project team; creates work schedules, assesses staffing needs, and identifies resource requirements.
- Manages specific project plans related to implementation of new policies.
- Reviews all current policies and bylaws and provides recommendations and direction on required changes.
- Acts as the lead in identifying, addressing, and recommending responsibilities for project and policy implementation.
- Issues appropriate purchase orders and manages contracts as required to support implementation.
- Acts as a primary liaison between the City and involved stakeholders related to project, policy review and development.
- Develops and coordinates effective budgets and staffing allocations.
- Develops the business case(s) for implementation of projects.
- Prepares written and oral reports in response to stakeholder and corporate enquiries, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management, business administration or a related field.
- Four to six years' progressively responsible related experience, including a minimum of two years’ experience supervising and coordinating the work of staff and/or consultants.
- Project management of complex civic and commercial building projects and experience with asset management would be considered asset.
- Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Possession of a valid, Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management. Ability to resolve complex issues in a multi-disciplinary environment including conflict management, work program and on-schedule project delivery.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and financial procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify underlying issues/problems and recommend required changes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and writing, including the ability to prepare and present reports.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $93,293.52 to $109,486.56 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
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