Portfolio Planning Specialist - Portfolio Delivery Group (PDG)

Job Posting Title

Portfolio Planning Specialist - Portfolio Delivery Group (PDG)

Job Category

Professionals, Project Management

Language Requirements

Bilingual Preferred / Bilingue de préférence

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2026-03-31

Job Grade

P3

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Portfolio Performance, the Portfolio Planning Specialist is responsible for supporting, monitoring, and reporting on the portfolio of project investments. The role is accountable for supporting the facilitation of the Business Investment Decision and project capacity planning processes. This is a key role in shaping the portfolio of programs and projects under the responsibility of the PDG to ensure the organization is planning the right projects and only commits to what is deliverable.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Supports development of and maintains the PDG portfolio roadmap and resource capacity plan
• Analyzes the portfolio across multiple KPI dimensions including resource capacity, project performance, investment categorization and prioritizations and, subsequently, discusses constraints, opportunities, and resolutions with project leaders
• Manages the Business Investment Decision (BID) submission process to consolidate, track and review proposed plans required throughout the project lifecycle including project ideation, budgeting, approvals, amendments, and post project reporting
• Contributes to annual and monthly planning practices for the portfolio, including reporting on project and capacity plans and projections
• Supports the PDG in continually improving the methodology and governance related to portfolio, program and project management standards, processes, templates, and tools
• Provides support and administration for the PDG portfolio and project management tool (Clarity)

What you bring:

• An undergraduate degree or college diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PMP certification is considered an asset
• Experience in project management, project coordination or business analysis
• Coordination and production of reports on project or portfolio performance indicators
• Financial and data analysis and trend reporting
• Knowledge of project management best practices, exposure to a diversity of projects
• OPEX, CAPEX and resource budgeting and forecasting practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and PowerBI
• Knowledge of Project and Portfolio Management tools, principles and methodologies is considered an asset

How others describe you:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively on issues related to program and project policies and practices
• Effective and collaborative decision-making skills within acceptable timelines and with limited information to ensure value added relations with users and stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with and influence project and program managers and their teams to ensure a positive impact on efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong data and financial administration skills with the ability to accurately prepare and present reports and complex information
• Skills in writing clear and concise documentation and communication material that is easily understandable by colleagues and leadership
• Ability to learn and understand new technology, processes and related concepts
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, reliability and decisiveness
• Desire to build relationships with the ability to influence decision-making and adoption of new practices
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum – 3 days per week on site. 

Behaviour Statement:  

• All employees of NAV CANADA are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned with company’s Code of Business Conduct, values, safety and objectives. This includes adherence to any safety policies, standards, and procedures corresponding to job responsibilities and duties. 

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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