Junior Project Manager

Description

Junior Project Manager

Role Description

The Junior Project Manager will assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager. This role is ideal for an aspiring project manager who is looking to gain hands-on experience and develop their project management skills in a dynamic environment.

Core Responsibilities 

Project Coordination

• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Support project kick-off meetings and continuously monitor project progress.
• Invoice and forecasting tracking, including adding project codes and following up on approvals.
• Managing the on boarding and off boarding of resources

Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for project stakeholders and team members.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports.

Documentation

• Maintain project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, and risk logs.
• Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.

Task Management

• Help with task assignments and follow up on deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.

Risk Management

• Assist in identifying and assessing project risks and issues.
• Support the development of mitigation strategies.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
• Email Distribution list maintenance 

Process Improvement

• Identify areas for process improvement and support the implementation of best practices.

Azure DevOps (ADO) Coordination & Reporting

• Support the management and pro-actively maintain of Azure DevOps (ADO) project boards, including updating work items, tracking progress, and ensuring data accuracy.   
• Assist with backlog coordination, sprint tracking, and monitoring project deliverables through ADO dashboards and queries.   
• Help maintain project governance by tracking risks, impediments, decisions, and action items within ADO.   
• Support the preparation of project status reporting via ADO dashboards for stakeholders and leadership reviews.  
• Coordinate with project streams to ensure ADO work items and documentation are properly aligned with project timelines and priorities.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 0-2 years of experience in project management or a related field. Internship experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn about project management practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
•  Project Management certification (e.g., CAPM, PSM) is a plus but not required.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package. The target compensation for this role is $60,900 to $70,100 per year based on experience We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees. 
• Employee Assistance Program
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process. 

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. 

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. 

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast.

Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents.

Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.