Senior Project Manager (IT) – Infrastructure & Digital Services
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Remote/Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract - April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Job ID: CR3010032026
Posting Date: March 10, 2026
Closing Date: March 20, 2026
About Value First Staffing Solutions Inc.
Value First Staffing Solutions Inc. is an Alberta-based employment agency delivering value-driven workforce solutions across the province, with strong public sector and enterprise delivery focus.
Our mission is to connect skilled professionals with leading employers through staffing services that reduce risk, enhance retention, and strengthen communities.
The Opportunity
Value First Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a high-impact Senior IT Project Manager to lead large-scale, provincial-wide infrastructure and digital service initiatives. This role is focused on the successful implementation of complex technology services, including Video Visitation and public-facing WiFi networks across diverse public sector facilities.
As a senior leader, you will navigate intricate stakeholder landscapes and manage multi-phased project lifecycles to ensure reliable service delivery for the province.
Key Responsibilities
In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of critical IMT initiatives:
- Strategic Planning: Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in direct collaboration with senior business stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Deliverable Management: Developing and maintaining high-quality project artifacts, including project charters, business cases, and detailed project schedules.
- Concurrent Management: Successfully managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Risk & Impact Oversight: Conducting and interpreting comprehensive impact and risk assessments to proactively mitigate project roadblocks.
- Change Leadership: Leading organizational change management and communication planning to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies.
- Infrastructure Implementation: Overseeing the provincial-wide rollout of multi-phased services, specifically focusing on Video Visitation and WiFi infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Facilitation: Leading meetings and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, vendors, and government partners.
Required Qualifications
We are seeking senior-level project leadership with strong experience in infrastructure delivery, stakeholder engagement, and public sector IMT execution.
- Technical & Leadership Experience:
- 8 years of experience developing project deliverables (charters, business cases, project plans).
- 8 years of experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
- 6 years of experience defining project scope and goals in collaboration with business stakeholders.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- 8 years of experience conducting and interpreting impact and risk assessments.
- 8 years of experience leading change management and communication planning.
- 8 years of experience leading and facilitating meetings with stakeholders at all levels.
- 5 years of experience providing leadership with knowledge of public sector business functions and stakeholder environments.
- 3 years of experience in project coordination of government and vendor-wide IMT initiatives.
- 3 years of experience working in the Government of Alberta or a public sector organization of similar size and complexity.
- 2 years of experience specifically overseeing the implementation of Video Visitation Services.
- 2 years of experience specifically overseeing the implementation of WiFi Service provincial-wide projects.
Working Conditions & Requirements
- Location: Primarily based in Edmonton. Must be available for hybrid work or onsite meetings as required.
- Term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (1-year initial contract), with a potential 12-month extension.
- Work Schedule: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
- Security Clearance: A successful criminal record check is mandatory prior to commencement.
- Mandatory Training: Upon hire, completion of courses in FOIP (Privacy), Cybersecurity, and Workplace Respect is required.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this senior role, your application must follow these requirements:
- Strict Resume Format: Every job or project entry must clearly state the duration in the format MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
- Experience Substantiation: All required technical experience (Risk Assessment, Infrastructure Implementation, etc.) must be explicitly described under the specific job or project where it was attained.
- References: Provide three (3) professional references (most recent first) for whom similar work has been performed.
Example:
Senior IT Project Manager | WiFi Infrastructure Project Jan 2023 – Mar 2026
Led the provincial-wide rollout of WiFi services across 50+ facilities. Developed the project charter, managed a multi-million dollar budget, and conducted risk assessments to ensure 99.9% uptime.
If you meet the requirements and can clearly demonstrate your infrastructure and digital service project leadership experience in your resume, we invite you to apply today.
Value First Staffing Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.