Project Coordinator - 24 Mth. Remote Contract

We're looking for a Project Coordinator resource for a an initial 6 mth contract, with an extension option of up to 24 mth.

The position is preferred to be onsite in Winnipeg, MB but remote will be considered

Things You Need to Have:

• Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile complex initiatives
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience tracking project/program budget and schedule
• Strong organization and multitasking skills
• Experience in the use of collaboration management tools such as Microsoft Teams
• Ability to pay attention to detail and think ahead
• Experience with coordinating and contributing to reporting and briefing materials
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a Project Coordinator
• Experienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
• Strong political acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships

What you will be doing:

The Project Coordinator is expected to assist Project/Program Managers with various dayto-day project management tasks.

• Support the project/program managers in the preparation of necessary presentation materials and ensuring that project deadlines are met
• Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately
• Provide support for program governance activities
• Maintain program management artefacts in alignment with the established program management framework and methodologies
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Create and maintain comprehensive supporting documentation as required
• Co-ordinate and contribute to reporting and briefing materials for various levels of management
• Schedule, attend and participate in planning and collaboration meetings
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Support project/program managers in the identification and management of issues and risks, as well as with planning and tracking project activities using collaboration management tools
• Undertake project tasks as required