Project Coordinator, Contract

Critical Mass; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused marketing firm in Calgary is looking for a Project Coordinator to help manage the development of interactive web-based solutions. This position involves assisting in project planning, risk management, and maintaining communication throughout project life cycles. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in project management or a related field. This role requires in-office presence.

Benefits

Global maternity and parental leave

Competitive benefits packages

Vacation and sick days

Access to online services for families

Early Dismissal Fridays

Internal learning and development programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and Apple Products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including mediation and negotiation.
• Demonstrated work ethic and integrity.
• Experience in managing interactive digital media projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of project plans.
• Contribute to process innovation for effective solution delivery.
• Maintain project schedules and manage communications.
• Identify and communicate project risks.

Skills

Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and Apple Products

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, flexible environment

Strong interpersonal skills

Aptitude and desire to learn management of interactive media projects

Demonstrated work ethic, integrity and professional conduct

Strong teamwork skills

Education

Post-secondary education, certification or experience in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple Products

Job description

The Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the successful development of interactive web-based solutions, working with cross-functional, multi-project team resources to ensure solutions are delivered on time and on budget according to defined scope, timeline and cost parameters. They will assist in the development of plans, schedules and control of all project activities toward these objectives, applying technical, theoretical and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while building positive professional relationships.

You will:

• Assist in development, maintenance and execution of project plans throughout the life of assigned project(s)
• Contribute to continual process and people management innovation, supporting effective delivery of solutions
• Provide and promote high standards of professionalism and leadership throughout the life of projects, both within and outside the organization, appropriately representing Critical Mass' business philosophies, protocols and standards
• Assist in creating and maintaining a project schedule, which defines activities, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements while collaborating with an integrated agency team
• Assist in planning and managing internal and external project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, mitigating and communicating project risk

You have:

• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and Apple Products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, flexible environment
• Strong interpersonal skills‚ including an aptitude and desire to build skills in mediation, negotiation, diplomacy and decision making
• Aptitude and desire to learn how to manage interactive digital-based media projects, business and financial principles (budget, schedule and resource management)
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity and professional conduct
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Post-secondary, certification, or experience in a related field preferred

What We Offer

• Global maternity and parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, personal/sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Early Dismissal Friday’s (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• 13 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts

**Please note this role has an in-office requirement.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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