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Project Coordinator, Campus Management (1 year Term-Certain)

Hybrid
Red Deer, AB
$62,965 - $73,660/year
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits

About the role

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • This is a 1 year term position to June 30 2026
  • Please submit a portfolio of your recent work

This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work options.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Project Coordinator, Campus Management (1 year Term-Certain)

Position Summary

Join Our Team as a Project Coordinator!

Are you passionate about project management and making an impact in facility transformations? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to help bring RDP projects to life—from design through tendering, award, construction, commissioning, and close-out.

Reporting to theProject Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring seamless project execution across campus. You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders, consultants, and contractor teams to balance needs, foster cooperation, and keep projects on track.

As a Project Coordinator, you’ll:

  • Support the Project Manager Team in coordinating all aspects of project implementation.
  • Monitor contracts and provide insights to design and construction teams.
  • Facilitate third-party inspections and ensure guidelines are followed.
  • Track project costs and schedules against baselines.
  • Participate in value-engineering exercises to optimize project outcomes.
  • Assist with contract administration, documentation, and reporting.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Campus Management team, helping to deliver high-quality projects on time, within budget, and to stakeholder satisfaction.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy seeing projects come to life, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Responsibilities

Procurement & Scheduling

  • Schedule and coordinate project activities including resources, equipment and labour, and conduct site visits as necessary to ensure the project is on-track
  • Oversee procurement of materials and equipment for each project in accordance with the approved budget, requirements and schedule
  • Adjust and track detailed schedules, action items and timeframes to support the overall project schedule
  • Liaise with stakeholders to refine project requirements, scope, objectives and satisfaction
  • Monitor and report on projects’ progress and make recommendations to the Project Manager to help identify and mitigate risk, maximize opportunities and continuously improve our operations in accordance with RDP’s Core Values
  • Ensure execution/scheduling of the project follows the direction of the Project Manager

Document Management and Control

  • Prepare and issue accurate project paperwork as required such as contracts, change orders, work orders, purchase orders and similar
  • Ensure all required documentation is received from other parties as applicable
  • Support the Project Administration team in achieving accurate and timely project record keeping
  • Analyze project risks and opportunities, and make recommendations to the Project Manager
  • Ensure project documentation is completed, distributed, and filed as per Campus Management protocols and/or as directed by the Project Manager

Coordinate/Liaison with RDP Contractors and Stakeholders

  • Frequently share and receive accurate and timely information with contractors, project management, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Support contractors in responding to emerging issues
  • Schedule and attend meetings and site visits as needed to accomplish the project’s outcomes
  • Document and follow up or act upon actions and decisions from stakeholder meetings

Project Financial Support

  • Support and assist the Project Manager in developing and monitoring project budgets and forecasts

  • Review, prepare and issue accurate and timely purchase requisitions, as applicable

  • Follow up with financial services on status of purchase requisitions to purchase orders

  • Monitor accounts Campus Management receivable and follow up on past due accounts

  • Support the Project Manager in developing and monitoring project budgets and forecasts

  • As applicable, review, prepare and issue accurate and timely purchase requisitions

  • Follow up with financial services on status of purchase requisitions to purchase orders

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Minimum two years of post-secondary training or completion of a community college certificate in Engineering, Architectural Technologies, or a related field.

  • Experience: 3–5 years of project coordination experience, preferably within a post-secondary institution or public sector environment.

  • Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Barrier-Free, Building, and Fire Codes and regulations to ensure compliance with safety standards.

  • Financial & Strategic Expertise: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex budgets as well as strategic planning for large-scale projects.

  • AutoCAD Proficiency: Strong knowledge of AutoCAD for drafting, modeling, and technical documentation.

  • Building & Site Systems: Familiarity with architectural, electrical, mechanical, and site systems to support integrated project planning.

  • Space Planning & Functional Programming: Ability to design and implement effective spatial solutions based on functional requirements.

  • Utility Management: Experience in utility management, including monitoring and optimizing building systems.

  • Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively, fostering positive relationships and ensuring smooth project execution.

  • Team Collaboration: Strong ability to work effectively in an inter-professional team environment, fostering cooperation among stakeholders.

  • Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage relationships and project workflows.

  • Attention to Detail: Outstanding precision and organizational skills, ensuring accuracy in planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineering and/or Architectural experience preferred

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

$62,965 - $73,660 annually

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community**.**

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2025-A-127

Employment Type

Term-Certain Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

09/02/2025

Position End Date (if term-certain)

06/30/2026

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Open Date

08/05/2025

Close Date

08/25/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

  • This is a 1 year term position to June 30 2026
  • Please submit a portfolio of your recent work

This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work options.

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Portfolio

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Education
501-1000

Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Red Deer, Alberta, halfway between the major centres of Calgary and Edmonton.

Since 1964, when our story began as Red Deer College, our post-secondary institution has proudly served our students and communities. Now, as a polytechnic institution, we will continue to offer apprenticeships, certificates, degrees, micro-credentials and degrees, with expanded connections to industry, applied learning opportunities and interdisciplinary study as key features of the student experience.

We welcome you to study with us. We also welcome you to join us as a vibrant gathering place in our community. With two campuses and impressive facilities, Red Deer Polytechnic is an ideal place to learn, work, collaborate, conduct research and enjoy events.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.