Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will work closely with client representatives from Alberta Education as well as the school divisions throughout all aspects of the development and implementation of learning facility capital projects and will be critical to the planning, design, construction, building commissioning, and warranty period for each approval capital project. The Project Coordinator position is key in determining which risks are likely to affect project scope, cost and/or schedule and evaluating the likelihood of such risk, including the development of mitigation strategies to ensure that all are managed in alignment with project requirements.  
  
Project Coordinators are a key member of the infrastructure’s project teams and directly support the delivery of capital projects which are considered to be a government platform priority.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating reviews and submittals to in-house resources, bridging consultants, independent advisors, cities and municipalities, and external stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining a complex document management system for the project team, both manually and electronically within SharePoint.
• Providing reports and briefings to the Senior Project Manager to update project status, provide cash flow updates and cost information. 
• Performing frequent inspections of work area and site documentation to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed and all work is carried out as per quality time and safety regulations/specifications.
• Ensuring as-builts and Operational and Maintenance manuals received from consultants are recorded and entered into project management tracking system.
• Supporting all aspects of furniture/equipment moves including the coordination of contractors and school board owners, if required by the Project Director or Project Manager.

The successful candidate will have:

• Considerable interpersonal skills for clear communication with school jurisdictions, client ministries, consultants, and contractors within a team concept.
• Leadership and negotiation skills.

Please click on this link for a copy of the Job Description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:  https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight
• Systems Thinking – Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them
• Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change
• Develop Networks – Leverages relationships to build input and perspective
• Build Collaborative Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Required:

• Two-year diploma in Engineering or related discipline PLUS 6 years of related experience
   

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation
• Knowledge of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) procurement in Alberta
• Knowledge of School Capital Manual and Education Act
• Knowledge of Disposition of Property Regulation 
• Knowledge of the Closure of Schools Regulation and Charter Schools Regulation 
• Knowledge of Contract Review Committee Mandate and Guidelines for the Acceptance of Bids 
• Knowledge of bidding and construction legislation and practices
• Familiarity with the Municipal Government Act 
• Familiarity with program requirements for learning facilities

Notes

Location: Calgary and Edmonton

Term of Employment: Multiple positions, Temporary and Permanent 

Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.
 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs