Project Coordinator, Project Delivery - Various External Projects

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking a Project Coordinator to support major infrastructure projects. The role involves managing projects, negotiating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with various contractual agreements. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, experience in project management, and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work approach (hybrid)

Professional development opportunities

Access to a $1000 Healthcare Spending Account

Qualifications

• A few years of experience with major projects in a relevant role.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules and technical requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery on major projects using Public-Private-Partnerships (P3).
• Provide technical and commercial support from pre-transaction through construction.
• Manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Consultation

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or related discipline

PMP certification (or in process)

Job description

Project Coordinator, Project Delivery - Various External Projects

Friday, March 14, 2025

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Project Delivery manages large, complex public infrastructure projects using a variety of contracting models, notably the public-private partnership (P3) approach to procurement and delivery. The P3 model leverages private sector financing and expertise in building public infrastructure with the objective of delivering projects on schedule and within approved budgets. The current project pipeline is valued at more than $35 billion in estimated design and construction costs.

IO’s Project Delivery Enterprise Team delivers some of the province’s largest and most important public infrastructure projects, including new hospitals, highways, transit systems, and courthouses. Our made-in-Ontario approach to modern project delivery has brought over 100 major projects to market and has made Ontario a global leader in infrastructure development by delivering new projects on time and on budget while meeting high standards for design, quality, and health and safety.

We are currently looking for Project Coordinators to support our various major projects within Project Delivery in the following areas:

• Transportation (LRT, Rail Delivery, Roads)

To succeed in this role, the Project Coordinator brings sound stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Advanced presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are also required. Experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual items on major projects is an asset.

Note: Please highlight the types of construction-related projects that you have supported or lead.

What You Will Do:

• Support the delivery on major projects using various Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) and alternative delivery models.
• Provide technical and commercial support to the management of projects, from pre-transaction, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) stage through to construction and commissioning.
• Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation measures specific to commercial and contractual matters.
• Support the negotiations of claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual items.
• Support the management of relationships with various groups of internal and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

• A few years of hands-on experience with major projects in an owner representative, design consultant, or construction management role.
• Relevant experience or education in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or related discipline.
• PMP certification or in the process of acquiring is an asset.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules and technical requirements.
• Presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders is required.

What's in It For You:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for the future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

Note:

• Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
• The posting will close on June 20th, 2025.
• The hiring range for this position is $70,100 – $105,200, with a corresponding job level of PM1. PLEASE NOTE: The exact compensation will align based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
• Please highlight on your resume the types of construction-related projects that you have supported or lead.
• After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.