Project Coordinator

Overview :

Our government client in Winnipeg, MB is looking for a Project Coordinator resource for a an initial 6-month contract, with an extension option of up to 24-month, reference 08Z27826-204. The position is preferred to be onsite in Winnipeg, MB but remote will be considered.

What you will be doing :

The Project Coordinator is expected to assist Project / Program Managers with various day-to-day project management tasks.

Schedule, attend and participate in planning and collaboration meetings

Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings

Support the project / program managers in the preparation of necessary presentation materials

Support the project / program managers in ensuring that project deadlines are met

Provide administrative support as needed

Undertake project tasks as required

Maintain program management artefacts in alignment with the established program management framework and methodologies

Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately

Provide support for program governance activities

Co-ordinate and contribute to reporting and briefing materials for various levels of management

Support project / program managers in the identification and management of issues and risks

Support project / program managers in planning and tracking project activities using collaboration management tools

Create and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation as required

What you must have :

Minimum four (4) years of experience as a Project Coordinator

Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework

Experience tracking project / program budget and schedule

Experience with coordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materials

Strong political acumen

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships

Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and multitasking skills

Ability to pay attention to detail and think ahead

A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile complex initiatives

Experience in the use of collaboration management tools such as Microsoft Teams

Experienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams

Knowledge of Project Management best practices

Experience as a Project Coordinator in Public Sector

Certification from project management accreditation body such as PMI (Project management Institute) or PRINCE2