Project Management Coordinator Student (Solid Waste)

We are currently seeking a Project Management Coordinator Student (Solid Waste) to join our Engineering Services team for a four-month term beginning in May, with the possibility of an extension up to eight months . This position provides technical support to the Engineering Services branch on capital project implementation. Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Manager of Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include :

• Providing technical analysis and guidance on capital projects and issues;
• Conducting technical assessments, studies, and research regarding a variety of operational matters;
• Conducting on-site construction inspections for CSWM capital projects, primarily at the Comox Valley and Campbell River Waste Management Centres;
• Preparing written and verbal reports, plans and correspondence, and providing advice on various capital projects, as required for senior management;
• Compiling and summarizing data from inspection reports;
• As part of a team, preparing displays, presenting materials and coordinating for professionals, public / community meetings, workshops and open houses as needed to address various service matters;
• Developing tools in conjunction with the project management body of knowledge principles and their applications to support tracking of initiatives;
• Undertaking a variety of other assigned duties and projects as required.

Our ideal candidate is :