Project Coordinator (Co-op / Practicum Student)

Job summary

The Project Coordinator will assist with project planning, scheduling, and maintaining documentation while tracking milestones and deliverables. They will also support communication between internal teams and clients and update project management tools and dashboards.

Job details

Project Coordinator (Co-op / Practicum Student) Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid) Term: Practicum / Co-op Placement (4-8 months) Company: Iteration Insights About Iteration Insights Iteration Insights is a Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. We help organizations turn data into actionable insights through modern Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Power BI, and AI solutions. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated Project Coordinator Co-op Student to support our delivery team and gain hands-on experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment. Position Overview This role is ideal for a student interested in project management, business analysis, consulting, or technology. Reporting to our Project Manager, the successful candidate will help coordinate project activities, maintain documentation, track project progress, and support communication between internal teams and clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn how technology consulting projects are planned, managed, and delivered while working alongside experienced professionals in the Microsoft data and AI ecosystem. What You'll Do Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities. Maintain project documentation, meeting notes, action items, and status updates. Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines. Follow up with team members on assigned tasks and outstanding action items. Support project meetings by preparing agendas and documenting outcomes. Assist with resource scheduling and project administration. Update project management tools, dashboards, and reports. Help prepare client-facing presentations and project communications. Coordinate internal processes related to project delivery. Identify and escalate potential project risks, delays, or issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational processes. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in: Business Business Technology Management Information Systems Project Management Operations Management Computer Science Engineering Or a related discipline Eligible for a co-op or practicum placement through your institution. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Detail-oriented and highly dependable. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall. Experience using Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello, or similar tools. Interest in technology, data analytics, AI, or consulting. Experience coordinating team activities, events, or student projects. Knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem is considered an asset. What You'll Gain Real-world experience supporting technology consulting projects. Exposure to Microsoft cloud, data, analytics, and AI initiatives. Mentorship from experienced consultants and project leaders. Opportunities to develop project management and business communication skills. Experience working with enterprise clients across multiple industries. Valuable exposure to professional consulting practices and project delivery methodologies. Why Join Iteration Insights? At Iteration Insights, we believe in investing in future talent. You'll be treated as a valued member of the team, given meaningful responsibilities, and supported in your professional development. This is an opportunity to build practical experience, expand your network, and contribute to innovative client projects that make an impact. Student Work Placement Eligibility This position may be eligible for funding through a Government of Canada supported student work placement program. Funding is subject to program eligibility and approval. To be eligible, candidates must generally: Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person/refugee. Be currently enrolled in a full-time or part-time program at an accredited Canadian college or university. Be legally entitled to work in Canada and not be an international student. Remain enrolled for the required portion of the placement. Have a program of study related to the duties and learning opportunities of this position. Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to approval by the applicable funding agency. How to Apply Please submit one PDF document that includes: Your resume. A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience, and practicum/co-op availability. Applications submitted as separate documents will not be considered. Please also include your required practicum/co-op dates and any placement requirements from your educational institution. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Iteration Insights is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, students, and applicants.

What you’ll do

The Project Coordinator will assist with project planning, scheduling, and maintaining documentation while tracking milestones and deliverables. They will also support communication between internal teams and clients and update project management tools and dashboards.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Business, Technology, or Engineering and be eligible for a co-op or practicum placement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Teams · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Documentation
• Resource Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Communication
• Time Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Business Analysis

Job areas

• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative