Project Coordinator, Facilities Projects

at  Niagara Region

ABOUT US

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.
We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca
For the Region’s full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

DON’T HAVE EVERY QUALIFICATION?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.
Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

JOB SUMMARY

Salary Pending Review
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting in various day-to-day activities associated with managing capital projects. This role coordinates with various individuals (internal and/or external), as directed by the Senior Project Manager, to facilitate planning, execution, monitoring and reporting. In addition, the role is responsible for financial, project and administrative support, and for project specific communication & collaboration within cross functional teams. The role is required to independently manage some Tier 3 projects as required and under the direction of the Senior Project Manager.

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.
• Post-secondary degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Additional training in ISO55000 methods/approaches, Reliability Engineering and Accounting/Finance

KNOWLEDGE

• 2 to 5 years of project coordination experience, preferably in municipal infrastructure.
• Registered with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
• Knowledge of project management tools/software.
• Knowledge file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
• Certified with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.
• Designation as a Professional Engineer with the PEO is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership and respect.