Project Coordinator Competition 2025-095

Full-Time Term with a possibility of extension

Housing and Infrastructure

Open Until Filled

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely execution of goals, objectives, and tasks related to housing and infrastructure initiatives for First Nations in Manitoba. This role involves strategic planning, work plan management, and project monitoring to achieve positive outcomes. The coordinator will work closely with the project team to meet milestones, draft options and recommendations, and ensure the smooth progression of activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and structure the planning and scheduling of various projects, initiatives, and tasks within the housing and infrastructure sectors.

• Monitor project processes and benchmarks, providing regular updates to the supervisor and project staff to ensure timely progress.

• Maintain and update work plans, task lists, and benchmarks as directed by management.

• Collaborate with colleagues and offer support to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Assist in developing high-level documentation, including strategies, discussion, and position papers.

• Apply knowledge of project management principles to ensure effective coordination and execution of tasks.

• Maintain an understanding of housing and infrastructure issues specific to First Nations.

• Adhere to office policies and procedures and confidentiality agreements; and
  Perform any other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications, Education &
Experience

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate or Bachelor’s/Graduate degree in Social Science, Education, Communications, or related fields is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• 3-5 years of proven experience in managing various projects with a demonstrated ability to apply best practices.

• Strong time management and resource management skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Knowledge of First Nation’s policies and political issues in Housing and Infrastructure would be an asset.

• Reliable, trustworthy, and dependable.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Ability to follow office procedures, practices, and confidentiality.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and
  Outlook.

• Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional
  ethics.

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
  Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Clear Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications, resume, and 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) to:

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

Quote Competition #2025-095 in your application.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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