PROJECT COORDINATOR - OPERATIONS

Solar Ship; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Ship Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their Operations team in downtown Toronto. The successful candidate will support business administration, coordinate technical projects, and facilitate funding opportunities, with a focus on youth projects in the Arctic and Africa. This full-time role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment that values diverse backgrounds and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven research capabilities.
• Ability to work consistently and effectively with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and scheduling software.
• Manage purchase requests and liaise with technical teams.
• Initiate long-term technical research projects.

Skills

Communication

Research

Adaptability

Sensitivity

Job description

Solar Ship Inc. seeks an exceptional individual to fulfill the role of Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator is an essential part of the Operations team, supporting administrative, management and technical personnel. This role offers an opportunity to represent the organization and work with a broad range of individuals from diverse global backgrounds. The Project Coordinator reports directly to the COO.

Responsibilities primarily involve business administration, with an opportunity to initiate and collaborate on technical research projects and specific missions in the field – Arctic and Africa.

DUTIES INCLUDE :

• Support Team operations and scheduling software
• Procurement : manage purchase request database; create POs and place orders; liaise with Bookkeeper to ensure invoices are properly stored and assigned project codes; liaise with technical teams to ensure project codes are updated
• Initiate and implement company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• General business administration
• Initiate and conduct long-term technical research projects
• Coordinate youth projects in the Arctic and Africa
• Research and maintain database of funding opportunities; coordinate proposal submissions

KEY COMPETENCIES :

• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong research capabilities
• Systems thinker
• Adaptable
• Consistent work quality
• Sensitivity in working with different personality types
• Sense of humour

ADDITIONAL ASSETS :

• Technical background and / or familiarity with the aerospace sector
• Experience in social media marketing
• Fluency in Swahili, Xhosa, Mandarin, or French

MORE INFO :

This is a full-time position based in downtown Toronto. The language of work is English. If you believe you are a strong candidate, please send a cover letter and resume to by September 30, 2018.

To learn more about Solar Ship, visit www.solarship.com or our social media pages.