Project Coordinator

Aplin; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator for a remote contract role, supporting a government client based in Winnipeg. The role requires strong skills in project coordination, budget tracking, and communication. The contract starts at 6 months with potential for extension up to 24 months. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Benefits

Immediate remote role

Potential for extension up to 24 months

Qualifications

• Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to think ahead and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and participate in planning and collaboration meetings.
• Document and follow up on important actions from meetings.
• Support project/program managers in ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain program management artefacts in alignment with established frameworks.

Skills

Program coordination support

Budget tracking

Reporting and briefing

Political acumen

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Teams

MS Office

Project Management best practices

Education

Certification from a project management body (PMI, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Tammy Boyko and Carlan Wilbon with Aplin have animmediate remote contract opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to join a government client based in Winnipeg. This role begins as a 6-month contract, with a strong potential to extend up to 24 months in total.

The Project Coordinator will support Project and Program Managers with day-to-day project management tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination of activities to ensure project success.

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate remote term role as a Project Coordinator
• Up to 24-month term, with potential for extension

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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 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
• A criminal record check is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Coordinator in the Public Sector
• Certification from a project management accreditation body, such as PMI (Project Management Institute) or PRINCE2
  
  

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.