Project Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator is a key member of the project team and supports the delivery of capital projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, budget, time, and quality to client's satisfaction and within safe working conditions. The Project Coordinator identifies resolution of contract deviations to ensure projects move ahead and on schedule and maintains effective communications and relationships with all clients and stakeholders.

Respsonsibilites include:

• Establishing and maintaining a network of relationships to influence decision-making affecting project outcomes with internal groups/departments.
• Assisting project manager in project planning.
• Participating and assisting with all stages of project design, construction and operational commissioning activities (on multiple projects).
• Leading and facilitating building commissioning and moves.

The Project Coordinator is the liaison between the client/user, consultants and the construction team and must balance client/user needs within project constraints, obtaining maximum cooperation between client/user groups, support departments, external agencies, consultants and contractors.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful, shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.

Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.

Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders. Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.

Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill. Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.

Qualifications

Required: Two-year technical diploma in a related field, PLUS 6 years related experience or equivalent as described.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

For Example:

Related 1-year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience.
Related 4-year degree PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience.
Related 8 years' experience.

The successful candidate MUST also have:

• Knowledge of project management theories, principles, practices, and processes.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams.
• Driver's License (Class 5) or equivalent and ability to provide a clear driver abstract.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the construction industry, including construction and building codes.
• Knowledge of the Facility Construction Standards and Guidelines, building materials, components and assemblies and the design / construction process.
• Understanding of construction practices and processes.
• Knowledge and experience in Business Administration/Management.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent and Temporary up to 2 years.

Individuals appointed to temporary positions are entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees (with a few exceptions), including benefits, paid vacation leave and participation in Public Service Pension Plan.

These temporary-salaried positions have various end dates with a possibility of extension or permanency.

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

Location: Calgary.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.