Under the direction of the Project Director – Winnipeg Sewage Treatment Program, the Project Coordinator provides leadership and guidance in the execution of projects and initiatives through an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach that strives for innovation, excellence and efficiency. Projects may include, but are not limited to capital projects, including planning, design, consultant selection, contract administration, start-up and turnover. This position will manage projects throughout the project’s life-cycle and ensure effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning.

As theProject Coordinator, you will:

• Provide project management expertise and guidance to the Department to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving the benefits of the investment.
• Develop and manage the procurement process which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks.
• Develop Business Cases per the investment planning manual.
• Coordinate the Design Management process.
• Coordinate the Project Turnover process.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor Degree in a related field such as Commerce, Engineering, Architect, or Finance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Post-secondary education in Project Management would be preferred.

• Attainment of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/Prince II certification and certification in Asset Management, and ADKAR at the time of hire is preferred. Applicants who have not yet attained these certifications are required to obtain within a six (6) year timeframe.

• Successful completion of the associated professional designations in addition to the education listed above is preferred including obtaining a P. Eng., C.E.T./A.Sc.T., MRAIC, CMA, CGA, CA, or CPA.

• Certificate in Quality Management is preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience related to the duties listed above in Project Delivery, preferably in a Public Sector environment.

• Knowledge in the industry sector that is applicable to the department that the position will reside in.

• Previous success in leading projects including change initiatives, navigating complex environments and influencing desirable outcomes through positive and collaborative relationship management.

• Experience with supervision and management of design consultants and contractors.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances as well as ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously in stressful and fast paced environment.

• Previous experience managing and leading projects including organizing, coordinating, planning, and maintaining schedules and controlling a large number of projects.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.

• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including experience with Project Management Systems such as Microsoft Project or similar software.

• Demonstrated commitment towards continuous learning, growth and the achievement of high performance.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain relations with consultants, government agencies, developers, suppliers and contractors relative to facility and equipment design and improvements, and formulates sound recommendations.

• Proven ability to set priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Experience directly related to project management of large scale municipal and/or facility, or infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of standards, codes, legislation, and environmental requirements applicable to municipal and public facilities.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver’s notice in force document upon request.