Public Realm Project Coordinator

at  Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ promotes, cares, and advocates for a vibrant and inclusive
downtown where business thrives and people are drawn to work, live, shop, and explore. Our
downtown is on Treaty No. 1 territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
Are you passionate about urban design, community development, and creating impactful
public spaces? If so, this Project Coordinator role at the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is a great
opportunity! The Public Realm team creates vibrant and welcoming public spaces for the
downtown community, workers, and the public to enjoy. In collaboration and through
partnerships with the city, businesses, and community organizations, the Public Realm
Department champions place-based designs and advocates for community initiatives
including street furnishing, planting, temporary design installations, public art, streetscape
enhancement and public space design.
Reporting to the Manager of Public Realm, the Project Coordinator is responsible for
coordinating and implementing public realm activations and enhancements. This role will also
include stakeholder engagement, urban design, coordination of programming and events,
advocacy, and asset management and maintenance.
The ideal candidate is a results-oriented and analytical thinker, who can adapt easily as things
change. This role is a great fit for a team player who can support strong stakeholder
relationships and is passionate about our downtown.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in project management, landscape architecture, urban design,

or a related field / equivalent experience.

• Experience coordinating place-based projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with public and stakeholder consultations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management and contract

administration with a clear understanding of typical roles and responsibilities, risk

management, and project controls.

• Knowledge of approval processes and procedures including municipal policies and

approvals, as well as other jurisdictional considerations is considered an asset.

• Knowledge of design standards, accessibility standards, and environmental maintenance

practices.

• Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, presentation and interpersonal

skills.

• Demonstrated ability to probe, analyze and problem solve issues.
• High level of initiative with demonstrated ability to be adaptable, resourceful, work

effectively and independently.

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel), and Adobe Suite; experience with CAD

software and 3D modeling software is preferred.

• Ability to work outside standard work hours from time to time (during busy periods or

events).

• A Class 5 driver’s license is considered an asset.

• Work with a team to create initiatives to support the downtown community through our

strategic plan.

• Refine on-going initiatives to achieve greater efficiency and impact.
• Prepare detailed project implementation plans including project budget, resources,

schedule, and communication protocols.

• Collaborate and coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders for

project development and implementation.

• Proactively identify and provide solutions for potential roadblocks in projects.
• Provide guidance to the summer Streetscape Team in planting, maintaining, watering,

weeding of flowers and vegetation in public spaces throughout the downtown area.

• Prepare contract documents and agreements and submit for required reviews and

approvals.

• Coordinate and lead project implementation.
• Track project progress – budget, resources, schedule, etc.
• Provide weekly project updates to Manager.
• Prepare internal and external project documents and reports.
• Gather feedback and data on initiatives.
• Manage project documents and files according to filing system.
• Assist with funding proposals and applications.