Project Lead- Reserves and Emergency Management
| Competition Number: 126186 | Type: Contract |
| Closing Date: September 18, 2026 |
Category: Contract |
The Centre for Innovation (C4I) at Medicine Hat College (MHC) is pleased to invite applications for a Project Lead to support applied research focused on strengthening Canada’s Reserve Force through whole-of-society mobilization.
A little about the role:
Using Southeast Alberta as a case study, the project will assess regional skills needs, training capacity, workforce development pathways, and scalable approaches to building national preparedness and resilience.
The Project Lead will work closely with the C4i Research Coordinator, student research assistants, and external partners to coordinate project activities, lead stakeholder engagement efforts, and oversee project delivery.
The successful candidate will:
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of project activities and deliverables.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and reporting.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities including interviews, workshops, meetings, and consultations sessions.
• Support student research assistants.
• Work collaboratively with the research team to develop reports, briefing notes, presentations, and policy recommendations.
Details:
• Strong project management, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A background or strong interest in Political Science, Business, Education or Finance.
Hours of Work: up to 15 hours per week
Wage Rate: $50.00 per hour
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126186 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The application deadline is September 18, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider).
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.