Coordinator - Project

WESCO Distribution; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A distribution company is seeking a Project Coordinator in Mississauga to coordinate project activities, support documentation, and ensure schedules are met. Candidates should have an Associates’ Degree and at least 1 year of experience in project management, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role involves leading teams on small projects and solving workflow issues.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in project management required, 2 years preferred.
• Ability to analyze workflow/processes and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities to ensure the project is on schedule.
• Support project team with documentation and meeting arrangements.
• Monitor execution aspects to ensure timely contributions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Education

Associates’ Degree

Bachelors’ Degree

Job description

As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating project activities to ensure the project is on schedule. You will provide administrative and logistical support including meeting arrangement, progress tracking, and documentation. You will work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.

Responsibilities

• Support projects team by coordinating, participating, and managing project management documentation.
• Maintain action item tracking to ensure reply and action.
• Assist with development, planning, and execution of meeting agendas and distributes materials.
• Monitor project execution aspects to ensure timely contribution by team members.
• Assist with identifying potential bottlenecks in processes and works with management team members to resolve issues.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Liaises with personnel and managers when performing project activities.
• Performs incidental project management including planning, research, analysis and implementation of deliverables and action items.
• Acts as a team lead on small projects.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree required;Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred of direct work in project management capacity
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze workflow/processes
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills