Position Number: 50000813 /
Department: Lifelong Learning
Grade: GR12
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU
Posting deadline: June 9, 2026
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.
Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE: This posting represents a replacement contract until May 5, 2028.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Senior Director, Innovation, Incubation and Transformation, and Valorisation du français, Lifelong Learning, the incumbent coordinates project activities and assists in the management of multiple projects. Adhering to established project management methodologies, they document project progress through comprehensive reports and tracking systems. Collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, the incumbent facilitates the collection and dissemination of information to ensure the efficient execution of projects. Additionally, they identify potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigation and resolution to safeguard project outcomes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Associate Vice-President for Professional Education and Valorisation du Français by working with the Senior Director to coordinate project and grant research and writing activities and ensure that the steps of the project management process run smoothly. Support the Senior Director in establishing a project management office within Concordia Lifelong to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure that the steps of the project management process run smoothly by working with Senior Director of the Concordia Lifelong unit.
• Ensure the overall coordination of the project portfolio, by monitoring the overall capacity in human, material, and financial resources of the project, to achieve project milestones and deliverables, therefore enabling the senior director to make decisions regarding the prioritization of current and upcoming projects and changes.
• Coordinate institutional cross-functional project teams and stakeholders, to ensure collaboration and alignment throughout all project phases.
• Collect and compose project updates, and decisions to communicate to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior management through meetings, status reports, and presentations on a regular basis.
• Develop and deploy integrated dashboards using identified key performance indicators tailored to the senior leadership team needs to identify gaps and trends and monitor progress of projects.
• Identify and raise project management risks and issues in a timely manner and implement mitigation strategies to address challenges and deviations from the project plan.
• Optimize, implement, and ensure compliance to project management best practices, methodologies, and quality standards throughout the project.
• Complete project closure activities to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement and archive all project documentation.
• Provide guidance to the Senior Director pertaining to individual skills and development to help unlock the full potential of the unit, to carry out the Concordia Lifelong renewed mission to provide innovative and responsive learning opportunities to the whole community.
• Set up and facilitate a community of practice to guide the team with transformation initiatives.
• Exercise influential leadership to ensure the success of the projects, and to promote a culture of accountability and empowerment within the Concordia Lifelong unit.
• Perform other duties in support of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the primary responsibilities (e.g. Management, Education, Educational Technology, Information Sciences, Business Technology Management) and four to seven years of related experience.
• Experience in the higher education Lifelong Learning environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and in-depth, practical knowledge of project management skills with ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Very good knowledge (Level 5) of spoken and written English and French in order to write reports, to give and interpret detailed information, explanations, and instructions and deal with people in situations that require accurate use of both languages.
• Good knowledge (intermediate level) of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate rigor and thoroughness, as well as flexibility and adaptability working in complex and changing environment.
• Ability to contribute to a positive teamwork environment.
• High standard of work performance, seeking advice and expertise of others.
• Ability to work extended hours throughout the year.
• Administrative experience in a university environment is an asset.
• Demonstrable cultural competence is an asset.
• Project management certification (CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2) is an asset.
• Knowledge of SCUM/ Agile is an asset.
• Knowledge of collaborative tools such as Asana, Trello, Planner is an asset.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
