Project Coordinator, Stage 2 Rail

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative government agency is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the Rail Construction Program. In this role, you will be pivotal in managing various projects and activities that support the Stage 2 LRT expansion. Your expertise in project management will help guide the decision-making process, ensuring stakeholder relations are maintained while addressing public inquiries. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of Ottawa's transit infrastructure while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project planning and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage projects related to the Rail Construction Program.
• Support management with research, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Stakeholder Relations

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

3-Year University Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Requisition ID: 17243

Department: Transit Services Dept.

Service: Rail Construction Program Service

Branch: Trillium Line Handover Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary-Until December 31, 2026

Work Hours: 35.00hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $80,325.70- $97,739.46 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: Gillin Building,141 Laurier Avenue

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo

Application Close: 09/05/2025

Job Summary

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy.

You are responsible for coordinating, implementing and managing various projects and activities relating to the Rail Construction Program’s operations and mandate in support of the City’s Stage 2 LRT expansion project. You support management staff in the decision making process by conducting research, compiling and analyzing research findings, preparing briefings, writing reports and responses, and maintaining stakeholder relations. You also monitor, track and respond to project related requests and issues directed to management staff from the general public, city staff, external contractors and other levels of government.

Education And Experience

Completion of 3 year university degree, with major focus in the discipline applicable to the business or service delivery area of the position, such as Economics, Business Administration, Communications, Sociology or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience working in a large organization, with demonstrated related experience in project planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.

The incumbent should be experienced in a range of project related elements, such as information technology, public policy, customer service management, communications, organizational change and development, business process modeling, policy and procedure management or human resources, using such tools as project management, document management, and research analyses.

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation related to departmental programs and services
• Possess general knowledge of the Corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and organizational structure
• Principles and techniques of project management
• Organizational change and development
• Planning and performance measurement
• Business Process modeling
• Policy and procedure documentation practices
• Customer service delivery methodologies and skills
• Protocols for developing submissions, briefings, major reports
• Human resources practices and principles
• Consultation methods and practices
  
  
  
  

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Able to work independently, with minimum support/direction, and cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, and to balance multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures, with a keen sense of quality and deadlines
• Able to plan, lead, coordinate, implement and manage projects to completion
• Able to conduct research, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
• Possess strong problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to persuade/influence others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
• Possess strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Possess strong existing computer skills, with ability to use Microsoft Office, general Internet, electronic communication and computer software applications specific to the relevant business or service delivery area
• Able to prepare reports, presentation materials, correspondence in an organized, clear and concise manner
• Able to think analytically, and concentrate/focus on accuracy and detail
• Able to demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement
• Possess maturity, patience, integrity
• Patient, flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities
• Able to display tact and diplomacy and to exercise discretion
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
  
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
  
  
  
  

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [e-mail]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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