OMISTA is looking for a Project Specialist to join our Team.
At OMISTA Credit Union, we are committed to providing exceptional financial services to our members while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. We are seeking a dedicated Project Specialist to join our dynamic team and help drive the success of key initiatives.
THE POSITION
The Project Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the successful execution of various projects across departments. This individual will work closely with the strategy team, department leads, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our strategic goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Projects and Initiatives:
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects from initiation to completion.
- Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones, ensuring they meet agreed-upon objectives.
- Communicate project updates and progress to team members, stakeholders, and management.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and track follow-up action items.
- Identify potential project risks and issues, escalating them as necessary.
- Support project budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling efforts.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, reports, and change requests.
- Assist in the development and improvement of project management tools, templates, and processes.
- Ensure that projects align with the credit union’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
Research and Analysis:
- Perform studies and research to improve business processes and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and maintain performance metrics, measurements, methods and targets for process and policy improvement initiatives.
- Create standard process flows, operating procedures, and manuals for the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, analyze data, and support decisionmaking as it relates to policies, procedures, and improvements.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Strong organizational skills with attention to details.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Advanced skills in the use and application of software and technology.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
- Knowledge of credit union operations.
- Experience in a Financial Institution. Credit Union experience in varying roles an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in leading business process transformations of varying sizes and complexity.
Education and Training
- College diploma or university degree in a business discipline, plus a minimum of five years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Training or experience in process improvement methodologies and project management preferred.
- Training or experience in Change Management preferred.
- Good knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint)
JOB SUMMARY
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Required Travel: No
Location: Moncton
Work Environment: Hybrid
Pay Type: Salaried, Personal Bonus, Team Bonus
Please Note: The ability to be bonded is a condition of employment with OMISTA. The Bonding Process consists of the completion of a bonding application, criminal record check, and credit check.
Benefits:
- Matched Pension (2-7%)
- Health & Dental Cost Flex (75%/25%)
- Employee Development Opportunities
- Employee Pricing on Accounts
- Min 3 weeks’ Vacation & Paid Sick Days
- STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Critical Illness
- Wellness Credit and so much more!
Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
Application ID: 2025-PS-03
Email resume to: careers@omista.com
Diversity and Inclusion: OMISTA Credit Union is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We appreciate your interest in OMISTA; however, only those being short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
