Coordinator, Special Projects

Johnston Group Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits provider is seeking a candidate in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to support various community committees. Responsibilities include providing operational support and managing related information. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to multitask. Flexibility for occasional weekend work is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a workplace committee or community board.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support committees in their initiatives and provide operational support.
• Maintain a central repository for all related information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Excel proficiency

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and was named one of Canada’s Manitoba’s Top Employers. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.

As a driving force for our company’s Work Life Wonderful community experience and related projects, this role is responsible for supporting our committees in their initiatives, providing operational and logistical support to employees, and maintaining a central repository for all related information.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support committees in their initiatives and provide operational and logistical support to employees
• Maintain a central repository for all related information

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in a workplace committee, community board/committee is required
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and build relationships
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong project management skills and problem-solving skills
• Capability to multitask and handle competing priorities
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong team player and able to work independently
• Proficient in building presentations (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Proficient in Excel workbooks
• Flexibility to work outside regular working hours at certain times (including weekends)
• Event planning or management experience would be an asset

Additional Information

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JG welcomes the opportunity to provide accommodation throughout the selection process. Please contact us to discuss your requirements by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 204-786-0421