Project Coordinator

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Job Number:  J0323-0045

Job Title:  Project Coordinator

Job Type:  Term Assignment

Department:  Planning Design and Construction

Job Category:  Facilities Management and Planning

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  02/03/2023

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  09/03/2023

Salary (with Salary Rate):  65,850.00 - 72,522.00/Year

Assignment Duration From:  03/04/2023

Assignment Duration To:  03/10/2024

Employee Group:  CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  9R

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  06/03/2023

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Project Planning, Design, and Construction (PD&C), the Project Coordinator supports all aspects of the project management process and assists in coordinating construction projects by providing project administration, construction contract administration, financial reporting, schedule monitoring, and financial project coordination activities. The incumbent provides project support to the department’s Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Assistant Director and Director of PD&C. The Project Coordinator is relied on by the PD&C group, and Administrative Services to track and report on project budgets and funding sources to ensure that available funds are effectively spent, and ensures all project costs are accounted for and reported.

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• The incumbent works in an environment in which multi-tasking is required. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities are essential skills, as well as demonstrated resourcefulness, decision making ability, and flexibility and must have the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• The incumbent must be able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and take initiative without supervision. As the incumbent is privy to confidential and sensitive information in regards to contracting and procurement, the incumbent must exercise discretion at all times.
• The incumbent must have sound experience and knowledge of purchasing, contracting, and order processing procedures, as well as experience working with a financial reporting system.
• Analytical and problem solving skills are required to identify issues and support an appropriate course of action.
• Must have a current knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide excellent liaison services.
• Leadership skills and the ability to participate as an effective team member are essential in the timely and successful completion of projects.

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• 3 year post-secondary education, including courses in accounting, procurement, business computer systems and administration
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible project/administrative experience preferably in a facility management environment with exposure to a computerized project and/or maintenance management system and working with financials and budgets.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus. Due to the ongoing dynamic nature of Covid-19, you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all directives to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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