Background
Canada’s ocean sector has incredible capacity and strengths located from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Recognizing the nation’s vast array of ocean-based industries, and their perceived boundless potential for collaboration and partnership, an Ocean Asset Map (OAM) was designed, constructed, and launched in 2019. The purpose of the OAM was to generate enhanced awareness of Canada’s increasingly innovative, dynamic, and inclusive ocean ecosystem, and to facilitate collaboration and partnership across ocean industry verticals. Through this effort, the OAM aimed to further develop and expand Canadian-based ocean enterprises, both nationally and internationally.
A unique digital tool, the Ocean Asset Map 1.0, was sponsored by OceansAdvance (OA), the Ocean Technology Alliance Canada (OTAC) and the Atlantic Canadian Opportunities Agency (ACOA); with development input provided by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. It was delivered by the collective’s team leads in collaboration with Triware, a St. John’s based technology service provider. By combining collected data, and integrating a unique Ecosystem Search function, the team developed an online map that visually showcases ocean assets across the country and provides high-level details on each ocean entity. In so doing, the tool showcases the capabilities and competitive strengths of Canada’s ocean sector and helps facilitate more local, national, and international collaboration and partnership. Currently, the interactive pan-Canadian directory has 1,977 listings and several hundred visitors per week.
The first iteration of the map has done a solid job capturing such information, but there is an opportunity to go deeper and improve what is currently available. The challenge being addressed remains the same: What Ocean Assets exist in Canada and where do we find them?
OceansAdvance, on behalf of the OTAC Team, seeks to build upon the objectives and the momentum of the initial project in two distinct phases. To do so, we are seeking a dynamic and driven Project Manager who will spearhead both phases
Key Responsibilities
Our Key Objective is to improve the number of “claimed listings” and the overall quality of Asset Map and includes tracking and reporting on suggested improvements.
- Serve as an integral part member of the Asset Map 2.0 team and coordinate the full project for the entirety of the project contract.
- In charge of the management of the project, including coordination of the student team to deliver on project deliverables.
- Provide high-quality project management while successfully juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks.
- In consultation with the OceansAdvance identify, recruit and hire 8 students from across the Country. These students will be working directly under the Project Manager, responsible for active outreach and connecting with ocean entities.
- Serve as a competent, empathetic, and inspiring leader for the group of students.
- Connect and establish relationships with the OTAC partners and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate the schedule and ensure timelines are met.
- Co-manage the budget and financial tracking.
- Organize any logistics and manage risks.
- Assist with communication efforts.
- Build relationships in the ecosystem.
- Provide bi-weekly and a final report to OceansAdvance.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bilingual (English & French)
- Relevant degree, certificate, or related business experience
- A minimum of 5 years in a project coordinator, management, or business development role
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong competency with client relationship management as well as reporting and analysis
- Previous experience in a start-up environment considered an asset
- Experience within the blue economy or ocean industry considered an asset
- Social media and communications experience considered a requirement
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially excel and various project management platforms/tools
Attributes & Fit
- Passionate about the Canada’s ocean economy
- Strong leadership skills with exceptional interpersonal skills
- Personable, presentable, and articulate team-player who can generate excitement about the project
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to take initiative, multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline driven environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (In English and French)
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, multi-tasker
- Proven critical thinking skills
- Comfortable working and collaborating both virtually and remotely with others
- Detail-oriented coupled with proven sense of urgency to get things done well and on time
- A relationship builder who is passionate about our vision and its potential
Additional Information
This is a 5 month contract position with a possibility of extension.
The Project Manager will be supplied with a loaner laptop and the necessary equipment and supplies for the entirety of their contract.
This position can be performed remotely, but the successful candidate must have legal status to work in Canada.
To learn more about the OceansAdvance, visit our website at: https://oceansadvance.net.
To learn more about the Ocean Asset Map, visit the website at: http://canadasoceanassets.ca/.
Join the Team
If the position sounds right for you, and you want to contribute to a project making a significant ocean ecosystem impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a combined PDF document of your resume, highlighting your relevant experience, with a cover letter outlining how you can run the entire project from start to finish and why you are eager and able to manage a cohort of students. Showcase and elaborate on why you are the best candidate for the role. Please email the document with the subject line: ‘Ocean Asset Map 2.0 Project Manager’.
We are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canada’s ocean economy and welcome applicants to self-identify. Please feel free to indicate in your cover letter if you belong or self-identify in one of the underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
No telephone calls please. All applications will be reviewed, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All interviews will take place with your safety in mind and will be held via Zoom. We appreciate your interest in the role and in joining the Ocean Asset Map team.
Deadline for applications is Friday, November 12, 2021. Please send your resume and cover letter to Susan Barry: susan.barry@oceansadvance.net
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