Project Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Housing Capital Programs Branch within the Housing Division has an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in developing and showcasing their organization, collaboration, and project management skills while managing capital programs and projects.   

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator is responsible for leading the delivery of assigned Capital Maintenance and Renewal projects on behalf of the Alberta Social Housing Corporation (ASHC). The position will also assist with the delivery and implementation of assigned housing capital projects (e.g., seniors’ lodges and affordable housing) from planning and design through tendering, award, construction, commissioning, and project close out.  

The Project Coordinator is responsible for developing project specifications, day to day management of assigned projects, deals with diverse clients, internal and external stakeholders, consultants, and contractors associated with assigned capital projects, balancing occasionally conflicting interests and requirements to contribute to the delivery of projects within approved scope, scheduled, and budget constraints. 

In addition, the Project Coordinator will provide input to the capital improvement strategy for the Housing Capital Programs Branch for ASHC and HMB owned Capital Regeneration/ Development (including HMB owned lodge renewal grants, Affordable & Homeless Housing Initiatives, etc.), and other ASHC supported housing projects. 

Travel to various project locations throughout the province will be required.

To be successful in this position, you will require strong coordination and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple complex tasks, strong problem-solving skills to identify, analyze and evaluate problems, and develop sound solutions, as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Your demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders will be an important success factor for this position. 

If you are up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Two-year technical postsecondary diploma in architecture, engineering, or another related field plus seven (7) years of project coordination experience related to delivering capital projects. 
• Experience reading and understanding construction documents, including detailed drawings and specifications. 
• Experience developing scope and specifications. 
• Valid driver’s license to conduct site visits. 

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. 

Assets:

• Certification as a Project Manager or Construction Administrator.
• Membership in ASET (Certified Engineering Technologist) or equivalent accreditation. 
• Proficiency with M365 products. 
• On-site experience with capital projects. 

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

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates will 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 have 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