Project Coordinator Jasper AB Parks Canada

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government agency is seeking a Project Coordinator for a two-year term position in Jasper, Alberta. The role involves coordinating construction projects, managing contractors, and ensuring quality work. Ideal candidates will have a recognized education in civil engineering or related fields and significant experience in construction site coordination. This position offers a salary range of $80,860 to $87,376 annually and requires applicants to have legal status to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering or construction management.
• Significant experience in coordinating construction projects.
• Familiarity with Engineering or Architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of project requirements, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate contractors and manage project phases.
• Ensure quality of work through construction inspection.

Skills

Construction site coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical drawing analysis

Effective communication

Education

Diploma/degree in civil engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

Parks Canada – Jasper National Park, Alberta. PM-04 Project Coordinator. Two-year term, starting spring 2025, with the possibility of extension. Salary range: $80,860 to $87,376 per year. Location: Jasper, Alberta. Closing date: February 20, 2025 at 23:59 Pacific Time. Who can apply: All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Apply online through the Public Service Resourcing System. The work location is Jasper, Alberta; remote work is not possible. Housing in Jasper can be challenging to secure; commuting from Hinton, Alberta (about 75 km) is possible with commuting assistance. The employing process includes an inclusive and barrier-free environment; if accommodation is needed during any phase of the evaluation process, please request specialized accommodation and all information related to accommodation will remain confidential. All online applications must therefore be submitted via the jobs.gc.ca site; the job questionnaire and complete merit criteria are available online. If you are unable to apply online, contact the person listed prior to the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in development of project requirements, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinating contractors and consultants at various phases of a project and managing the associated call-ups and contracts.
• Construction inspection.
• Assisting in the development of consultant call-ups and scopes of work for contractors related to projects.
• Review of tender documents and specifications.
• Review of consultant and contractor deliverables.
• Working and engaging with Parks Canada Project Leads, Project Managers, and stakeholders for various projects.
• Coordinating internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Facilitating the work of project managers, project leaders, design consultants and contractors.
• Providing status updates on projects, as required.
• Supporting reporting activities on projects, as required.
• Aiding in progress billing process for consultants and contractors.
• Preparing estimates and supporting documents required to assist the Project Leads and Project Managers to prepare Request for Project Approval documents and related project updates.

Work environment

Parks Canada is a federal government agency responsible for the protection and presentation of Canada’s outstanding natural and cultural resources through a system of national parks, national marine conservation areas and national historic sites.

Process and positions

This process will be used to fill two term positions with a specified period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027. This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures (temporary, indeterminate, full-time, part-time), security levels or linguistic profiles in same or other parts of the country. Positions to be filled: 2.

Essential qualifications

Education

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a diploma/degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management or other engineering specialties related to the position or have an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. Candidates without the specified education, but that have experience as a trades person or general contractor with project coordination experience are encouraged to apply.
• Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant* experience in coordinating work on construction sites; significant experience in managing external contractors and ensuring the quality of work; familiarity with project management activities; familiarity with Engineering or Architectural design; experience working in an environment requiring collaboration between various stakeholders.
• Significant experience is defined as having performed this task on an on-going basis as part of their main duties at least two years in the last five years.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Engineering and/or Architectural design and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices associated with project management.
• Knowledge of current codes, standards and construction methods related to built works.

Abilities

• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information including technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to develop options and solutions to construction challenges in relation to technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate projects involving design consultants, contractors, and multiple stakeholders or partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including preparing reports, presentations and briefings.
• Ability to successfully engage in all phases of multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to use word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to operate independently.

Personal suitability

• Personally connects with people (team player).
• Makes things happen.
• Exercises sound judgement.
• Strives for excellence.

Conditions of employment

• You are required to obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security clearance.
• You are required to possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence (Class L, N or other graduated licenses will not be accepted).
• You must be willing to work overtime.
• You will be required to work shift-work, and/or weekends, and/or statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays as scheduled by your delegated manager.
• You must be willing to work and travel in a variety of terrains and weather conditions in the performance of the duties.
• You will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• You may be required to wear a uniform while performing your duties.
• You must be willing and able to wear required safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Tips for applicants: Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.