Project Coordinator

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge seeks a Project Coordinator to support major construction projects, aiding in planning and execution. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, with excellent organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and familiarity with stakeholder interactions in a university environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a university setting or project management.
• Strong organization and planning skills required.
• Formal Project Management training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project coordination, planning, and construction.
• Develop and maintain working professional relationships.
• Manage data collection and communication channels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It’s your time to shine!
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Reporting to the Director of Major Construction Projects, the successful candidate will provide support to the overall project coordination in planning, detail development, and ultimately construction. The incumbent will assist the Project Manager and Director by identifying potential risks and resolving technical issues related to technical components, interpretation of project specifications, drawings, system integrations, and communications related to cost, schedule, safety and quality for the Destination Project II ( DPII ) and Southern Alberta Medical School ( SAMP ) construction.

The successful candidate will also develop and maintain excellent working professional relationships with our university employees, Prime Consultants, Project Team, Sub-Consultants, and Construction Management through defining scopes of work, clarification of quality, inquiries and schedule progress of the Major Construction Projects department.

Due to the complexity, shifting priorities and scope of assignments, this position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to track and schedule activities and manage multiple tasks proficiently with shifting priorities.

This Project Coordinator position is responsible for maintaining confidentiality, possessing strong oral and written communication skills and being proficient in various computer programs essential for the role. They will maintain data collection of communication channels, meetings, transcribing information per functional programming and construction validations throughout all project phases.

Position Qualifications

Along with strong organization and planning skills, the successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a university setting or a program with project management focus.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated their ability to interact with stakeholders in a post-secondary community and have a background with Microsoft Excel. Formal Project Management training would be an asset.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,017.00 - $4,469.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,017.00 - $4,921.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 8)

Campus

Campus Lethbridge

Employment Group

Employment Group AUPE

Position Category

Position Category Other

Open Date

Open Date 06/05/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/11/2025

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 06/16/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 06/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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