Project Coordinator

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist in delivering capital projects. This temporary full-time position requires strong negotiation and organizational skills, as well as a background in construction and project management. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure projects meet client needs and are delivered on time and within budget.

Benefits

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Opportunity for flexible work arrangements

Leadership and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience, including construction experience.
• Valid Driver’s License (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and implementation of capital projects.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure projects are progressing.
• Prepare schedules and cost estimates, monitor construction progress.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

2-year Post secondary diploma in Architectural/Engineering technology

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:Project Coordinator
Job Requisition ID:71660
Ministry:Infrastructure
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Temporary – 3 year contract
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: June 2, 2025
Classification: Technologies 6
Salary: $2,694.27 to $3,537.86 bi-weekly $70,320 - $92,338/year

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca .

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager in the Government Facilities Branch, the Project Coordinator is responsible to assist in the delivery and implementation of capital projects from planning, design development through construction, building and operational commissioning and turnover stages for assigned capital projects. The Project Coordinator is the liaison between the client/user, consultants and construction team and must balance client/user needs within project constraints, obtaining maximum cooperation between client/user groups, support departments, external agencies, consultants, and contractors.

The Project Coordinator is a key member of the project team and supports the delivery of capital projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, budget, time, and quality to client's satisfaction and within safe working conditions. The Project Coordinator identifies resolution of contract deviations to ensure projects move ahead and on schedule and maintain effective communications and relationships with all clients and stakeholders. Projects include government facilities such as courthouses, correctional centres, museums, auditoria, research facilities and other special purpose spaces. Stakeholders include the public government, architectural and engineering consultants, construction managers and general contractors.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical expertise to ensure that projects are progressing, and that issues and problems are addressed and resolved
• Reviewing business cases, functional programs design documentation and contract documents to ensure that all client and construction requirements have been included, e.g. decanting, demolition and building system issues
• Participating in the review of drawings and specifications to ensure adherence to building standards and coordinates input from client users to confirm functionality where appropriate
• Providing reports and briefings to the Senior Project Managers/Project Managers to update project status, provide cash flow projections and cost information.
• Provides input to the analyses of technical and situational information to determine potential impact on services, facilities, systems and/or staff
• Prepare schedules and cost estimates, coordinates/monitors construction progress on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong negotiation, organization, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills
• Teamwork/Team Building Skills – ability to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement
• Technical Skills – ability to interpret construction drawings and construction specifications, establish project budgets and schedules
• Business Acumen – knowledge in politics, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization
  

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

• Creative Problem Solving – Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions; Looks for new ways to improve results and activities; asks questions to understand a problem
• Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Develop Self and Others – Develops own career and reduces barriers for others
• Build Collaborative Environments – Works in an open honest manner with colleagues; Genuinely values and learns from others; facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution
• 2 – year Post secondary diploma in Architectural/Engineering technology, Journeyman tradesman
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, including construction experience or as a superintendent in construction related building industry
• Valid Driver’s License (Class 5)

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the construction industry, including construction and building codes
• Knowledge of the Facility Construction Standards and Guidelines, building materials, components and assemblies and the design/construction process
• Knowledge of construction agreements and associated contracts
• Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements
• Knowledge of computer assisted design and project management software systems
• Knowledge of project management theories, principles, practices, and processes
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation and Code
• Knowledge of various parties Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities

Notes

This position is a Temporary, Full – time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs
  

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Donna.M.Lee at [e-mail] .