Project Coordinator

Eastlink; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Project Coordinator in Halifax. The role involves coordinating real estate projects, managing resources, and ensuring client needs are met. Ideal candidates should have experience in project management, strong organizational and teamwork skills, and familiarity with CAD and project management tools. Opportunities for growth and continuous improvement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and action plans.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates project management activities, resources, equipment and information.
• Develops and maintains project work breakdown structures, action plans and schedules.
• Consult with internal clients and stakeholders to define requirements.
• Oversee and track procurement and other critical path issues.
• Monitor project progress and handle issues.

Skills

Project management

Solid organizational skills

Stakeholder facing skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Project

Job description

Designated office:

Eastlink

6080 Young St, Halifax NS B3K 5M3

This position is:

100% in office + work locations, reporting to the designated office

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Reporting to the Real Estate Manager this position is accountable for project coordination and cost-effective execution of Eastlink real estate project initiatives including Retail, Occupied Premises and Land. This position may also provide coordination support for other major maintenance events at facilities through planning techniques to effectively control maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates project management activities, resources, equipment and information.
• Develops and maintains project work breakdown structures, action plans and schedules.
• Consult with internal clients and other stakeholders to define requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assign tasks and assists with schedule management.
• Ensures clients’ needs are met as projects evolve.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Oversee and track procurement and other critical path issues.
• Monitor project progress and handle issues that arise.
• Function as the point of contact and communicate project status.
• Work with the Real Estate Manager to eliminate roadblocks.
• Create and maintain project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conduction quality assurance and surveillance.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Experience using computer assisted design software “CAD”
• Solid organizational skills, including time management.
• Strong stakeholder facing and teamwork skills.
• Firsthand experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• PMP certification is a plus.

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!