Project Coordinator Jobs

Webequie First Nation and Marten Falls First Nation have partnered to undertake Environmental Assessments for all-season roads in the Ring of Fire area. This new initiative, working with Ontario, will result in developing a comprehensive workforce development strategy. It will develop priority recommendations to guide implementation decisions, budgets, and next-step funding proposals, to advance Indigenous training and development participation in proposed Ring of Fire Road projects and community infrastructure initiatives. It will also build community capacity related to workforce development and readiness. Combined, this will help to prepare community members to be active in a future labour market.

Duties:

• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and procedures and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate and provide regular updates on activities and progress of project objectives.
• Support learning and professional development of workforce development mentees.
• Supervise and motivate project team members, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Identify and manage project risks, including developing mitigation plans and contingency plans.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including meeting agendas, minutes, action items, and risk logs.
• Ensure project deliverables meet expected outcomes and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against timelines and budgets, and report on project status to project team.
• Develop collaboration and models of delivery to meet the needs of the communities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between project team members, stakeholders, and other organizations and community groups involved in the project.
• Lead project coordination and implementation.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business or Education, Social Science, or equivalent knowledge and work experience related disciplines preferred.
• Experience in service delivery of labour market programs; or a combination of education & training with a minimum of 3 years experience in labour market program delivery and working with a client database.
• A criminal record check is mandatory upon hire.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and community partners, or specialized knowledge of Indigenous community dynamics is an asset.
• Valid Class G Driver's Licence and willing to travel.