Project Coordinator

SFU group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program for eligible roles

7% pay in lieu of benefits + 8% VAC

Extended health & dental plans

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is hiring a Project Coordinator within the People and Organization Development Office to manage day‑to‑day coordination and administration of projects in the People Strategies portfolio. You will provide broad support for HR initiatives, work with multiple stakeholders, and help ensure coordinated delivery across divisions.

The role requires teamwork, discretion, and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or related field with four years of related experience, including project planning, coordination, research, communications, and customer service or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent knowledge of project coordination and strategic planning.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with various stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and provide administration across their division.
• Support a range of HR initiatives within the People Strategies portfolio and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Resolve escalated concerns and assist with development of complex projects to ensure progress.
• Help maintain integrated, coordinated delivery to meet service standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The People and Organization Development Office leads the implementation of the People Plan, a holistic long-term plan that engages and supports employees throughout their tenure at SFU. This Office encompasses learning and development, wellness and recovery, leadership growth and administrative services such as recruitment and retention. This position will also work closely with the Human Resources and Labour Relations Office which creates and maintains the framework and processes that allow our people to thrive. This Office holds strong relationships with our employee groups, and oversees our HR data systems, collective agreements, compensation and immigration services.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day project coordination and administration of projects within their division, integrated divisional initiatives and assists with the implementation of strategic & confidential human resources initiatives within the People Strategies portfolio. This position facilitates and delivers support to the department in a wide range of client needs, including resolving escalated concerns and assessing appropriate action to support requests. The Project Coordinator also assists with the development of complex projects and ensures the portfolio maintains progress on priorities in an integrated, connected and coordinated fashion to assure service delivery standards are maintained.

We are seeking an experienced project coordinator to facilitate and deliver support to the department across a range of human resources initiatives. This person should demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with stakeholders. They should have experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, or related field and four years of related experience, including experience in project planning, coordination, research, communications, and customer service or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of project coordination and strategic planning.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with various stakeholder groups.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise initiative, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is March 31, 2027.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].