Project Coordinator

Tammy Boyko and Carlan Wilbon with Aplin have an immediate temporary opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to join our client based in Winnipeg. This role begins as a 6-month contract with potential to extend.

The Project Coordinator will support Project and Program Managers with day-to-day project management tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination of activities to ensure project success.

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate term role as a Project Coordinator
• Opportunity to support a dynamic project team 
• Potential to extend 
• Please note this position is onsite in Winnipeg 

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• 5 plus years of experience as a Project Coordinator
• Experience in the utilities, telecommunications, or electronics industry is an asset
• Ability to communicate professionally in English and German would be an asset to the team
• Experience providing program co-ordination support for a large, diverse program with an established program management framework
• Experience tracking project/program budget and schedule
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and multitasking skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail and think ahead
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines and delivering high profile complex initiatives
• Experienced user of MS Office toolset including Microsoft project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices
• Criminal record check is required 

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.