Project Coordinator

Performs variety of activities in support of scheduling, project metrics, reporting, and processing. Reviews required documents for accuracy and completeness. Maintains project schedule in MS Project.

Supports project management in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. Gathers, collects, records, tracks and verifies data and information from multiple sources. Uses tools to help monitor progress through required milestones across functional areas in order to ensure timely responses to customer needs. Raises issues and exceptions to appropriate levels for resolution. Provides insights on how to improve project design and processing for better overall delivery and value.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor degree in a technical or business related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 2+ years of experience in project administration and/or project planning, ideally using MS Project
• Strong MS Office and ERP skills
• Experience working with Integrated Project Teams
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government NATO security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow procedures.
• Proficient with MS Project or Primavera and familiarity with financial systems
• Experience working in an R&D Environment
• Knowledge of earned value reporting
• Experience scheduling complex projects
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in supporting customer programs.
• Business acumen to include a working knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting, earned value, and operational functions required to provide sound project support.
• Aptitude for Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to create presentation and related project materials.
• Attention to detail and analytical skill.
• Professional presence with desire to improve processes and manage project schedule and budgetary goals.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining customer, client, and vendor relationships with high level of satisfaction

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. A review of this classification has excluded the marginal functions of the classification that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform this job proficiently. The requirements in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.