Project Officer

DFP Recruitment; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Project Officer to contribute to their Asset Investment Program. This role supports project management and the delivery of infrastructure projects that positively impact communities. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and analytical skills, experience in project management, and excellent communication abilities. Join a collaborative team and work on significant initiatives that shape the future of housing and community infrastructure in Ontario.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive environment

Contribute to meaningful community projects

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in project management or program delivery is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of project management policies.
• Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks.
• Monitor project outcomes to achieve planned benefits.
• Prepare risk and performance reports for oversight.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand project impacts.

Skills

Strong organisational and analytical skills

Experience supporting project management

Ability to build effective relationships

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach to manage priorities

Job description

Location

Perth CBD

Hourly rate

$ - p / h +super

Contract duration

-month temp contract

Overview

Are you passionate about delivering meaningful projects that improve community outcomes? Our client is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Project Officer (Level 5) to support the successful delivery of their Asset Investment Program (AIP), including major infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the State.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact work, supporting project management, development oversight, contract administration and project coordination across one or more priority initiatives. The Major Projects Branch provides expert advice to Government on program delivery relating to time, cost and risk, and has responsibility for program governance, communications and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and improvement of project management policies, procedures and tools.
• Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks, standards and methodologies across assigned projects.
• Monitor industry trends and issues relevant to the property and housing sector.
• Prepare risk, progress and performance reports to support effective project oversight.
• Track and monitor project outcomes to ensure planned benefits are achieved.
• Deliver small projects or support components of larger, complex projects in line with approved plans.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, registers, change requests, financial tracking and status reports.
• Engage, consult and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements and impacts are well understood.
• Prepare consolidated reporting for management and represent the Department in meetings, forums and working groups.

About You

You will be successful in this role if you have :

• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting project management or program delivery.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare high‑quality reports and documentation.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Join our client?

• Work on meaningful projects with genuine community impact.
• Join a collaborative, supportive and professional team.
• Access learning and development opportunities within the public sector.
• Contribute to major initiatives shaping the future of housing and community infrastructure.

Interviews to commence Immediately.

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