Project Specialist - Temp Full-Time (18 months)

Co-operators; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators, is seeking a Project Specialist to enhance workplace experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management with a focus on improving operational efficiencies. This role offers flexible working options and numerous development opportunities while prioritizing team collaboration and community engagement.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Paid time off for personal needs

Holistic health programs

Volunteer opportunities for community service

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination or management.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Ability to influence change with a focus on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high priority cross-functional workplace project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project management tools.
• Improve workflows and processes through Lean methodologies.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Lean Methodologies

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Project Management

Interior Design diploma

Facilities Management diploma

Job description

Company: CGL

Department: Workplace Design & Experience

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (18 months)

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: This role operates in English.

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant.

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As a member of the Real Estate and Workplace Services function, the Project Specialist is responsible for executing on enterprise initiatives related to our employees’ and leaders’ workplace experience – in support of both the Workplace Strategy and Real Estate Strategy. As the Project Specialist you will provide your expertise by coordinating, tracking and managing high priority cross-functional Workplace project deliverables and supporting the planning process to ensure value and efficiency.

How You Will Create Impact

• Collaborating with Workplace project leads to develop strategic deliverables and establish and capture all project details, including estimated timelines, priorities, contingencies and tactical scope for projects.
• Developing and maintaining Project Management tools and coordinating the tracking of project management tasks to monitor scope, timelines and submissions to identify resource requirements.
• Building and fostering positive working relationships with key stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.
• Maintaining and optimizing the Project Management toolkit, workflows and database to enable continuous improvements.
• Improving workflow and processes to create efficiencies through implementation and adherence to Lean processes and guidelines and project management best practices.
  
  
  

How You Will Succeed

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
  
  
  

To Join Our Team

• You have 3-5 years of experience in project co-ordination, project management, Construction, Design, Facilities Operations or a related field.
• You have a post-secondary diploma in Project Management, Interior Design, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• You have expert knowledge of project management methodologies including Lean processes, procedures and best practices.
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.
  
  
  

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