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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

In support of the Major Capital Programs department, this is a senior technical, administrative and supervisory position that oversees the coordination of exciting capital construction projects within the City. Current projects include the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex, the expansion of Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre and the new Newton Community Centre.

The Project Coordinator will seek to support senior staff in administrative responsibilities, and perform complex technical work related to the completion of a variety of capital projects in a relevant area of building engineering and architecture.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will act as a liaison and coordinator between various key stakeholders for a wide variety of design and constructions projects.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Performs administrative and supervisory duties in project management, planning, coordinating, reporting, monitoring, policy interpretation, and cost control.

Assists senior staff with the preparation, development, review and implementation of departmental policies, practices and procedures, and capital work programs.

Assists senior staff in the selection and management of consultants providing engineering services to the Department. Prepares designs, detail drawings, specifications and project estimates.

Prepare technical and status reports, project specifications, project cost estimates and schedules, and budget reports.

Conduct field inspections of the work performed and ensures the work is completed in accordance with contractual terms and regulations. Ensure that the quality of work is within City standards and is completed in a timely and cost effective manner.

Coordinates internal design reviews, and checks consultant design documents for accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, and conformance to City policy, bylaws, contract requirements, regulations, guidelines and standards.

Responds to inquiries from staff, contractors, consultants, and the public.

Assists at public meetings, liaises with outside agencies, and prepares major reports.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:
Completion of a two-year diploma in Engineering Technology from a recognize post-secondary institution

Five years engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills, and ability and supervisory experience in the relevant areas of engineering and/or equivalent combination of training and experience

Valid BC Driver’s License

Nice to have:
Education in Building Technology plus experience in the area of Architecture

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1 Pay Step Pay Rate (2024 rates) Step 1 $47.52 Step 2 (6 Months) $49.52 Step 3 (18 Months) $51.52 Step 4 (30 Months) $53.84

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be open until filled.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community