Project Design Coordinator

AppleOne Employment Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Project Assistant/Coordinator with manufacturing or printing experience to join a dynamic Toronto team. You will support full-cycle coordination, from design and planning to installation and after-sales service, adapting to evolving product requirements.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in a coordination role, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a Project Assistant or Coordination function.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle project coordination including assisting with design, manufacturing details and specifications, installation planning and coordination, and after sales service.
• Assists the department with quoting and estimating by gathering information, specifications, and related documents; and identifying labor, material, and time requirements.
• Provide high level customer service to internal and external stakeholders and ensure customer service standards are maintained and client’s needs are satisfied.
• Build and foster relationships with suppliers as required.
• Develop strong, long-term strategic relationships with clients.
• Develop knowledge of current industry practices, use of materials, and competition.
• Source new suppliers and installers as required.
• Assist in maintaining an efficient, and streamlined department.
• Update current processes and put practices into place.
• Coordinate all phases of multiple projects.
• Maintain and update project documentation as required.
• Perform additional duties and functions as delegated by department management

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

NetSuite experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

CRM systems

NetSuite

Job description

Looking for someone who comes from a manufacturing or printing environment. They are looking for someone who wants to learn in the industry and is willing to roll with the punches and changes of products before it goes to print.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle project coordination including assisting with design, manufacturing details and specifications, installation planning and coordination, and after sales service
• Assists the department with quoting and estimating by gathering information, specifications, and related documents; and identifying labor, material, and time requirements
• Provide high level customer service to internal and external stakeholders and ensure customer service standards are maintained and client’s needs are satisfied
• Build and foster relationships with suppliers as required
• Develop strong, long-term strategic relationships with clients
• Develop knowledge of current industry practices, use of materials, and competition
• Source new suppliers and installers as required
• Assist in maintaining an efficient, and streamlined department
• Update current processes and put practices into place
• Coordinate all phases of multiple projects
• Maintain and update project documentation as required
• Perform additional duties and functions as delegated by department management

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Project Assistant or Coordination function
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Required Skills

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – you must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Understanding of technical drawings, floor plans, manufacturing processes, and various materials is highly advantageous
• Must be proactive, communicative, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, solutions-oriented, and a fast learner
• Possess a natural knack for solving problems
• Ability to maintain good communication with team members, clients, and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and creativeA team player who is self-motivated, able to meet deadlines, and able to handle many tasks simultaneously with speed, accuracy, and courtesy
• Proficient knowledge with a CRM system, preferably NetSuite
• Flexible attitude, ability to learn quickly, and perform well under pressure

Pay range and compensation package

$50,000-$55,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.