Project Coordinator

**Competition #**: 43021

**Department**: Public Works

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Permanent

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 07-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to deliver quality public building infrastructure for Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to ensure that the institutional infrastructure is constructed in a way that improves the lives of Nova Scotians while furthering the Provincial Government's goal of acting on climate change. The Building Infrastructure Design and Construction (BIDC) Division of Public Works is responsible for the design and construction of new and renovated building infrastructure ranging in value from $1,000,000 up to $500,000,000 and encompassing building types such as Schools, Courthouses, Healthcare Facilities, Museums and Art Galleries, Provincial Buildings, Highway operations buildings and more. We are committed to inclusion and belonging.

About Our Opportunity

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, administration, interpretation, investigation, and provision of information of various government programs throughout the province. Responsibilities include assisting in the delivery and administration of new and existing programs, assisting in the investigation and resolution of project issues. The Building Infrastructure Program Admin Officer manages distribution and ensures prompt execution of project documents within the portfolio of projects.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role you assist Project staff in improving processes to support effective project delivery and implementation. Manages priorities and works effectively to reach expected delivery goals. The PAO ensures efficient workflow of project-critical and other urgent documentation. The PAO reviews and flags inconsistencies and errors for correction on submittals for compliance with applicable requirements in advance of review by the Management team.

Reviews contractor and consultant progress payments for contractual compliance; consulting with project management staff and management as required to review any identified deviations. The PAO processes and tracks invoices for timely payment and once approved, you will monitor payments of select invoices, works to resolve any concerns raised by contractors/consultants and provides timely reports to the project and management team.

Work must be completed promptly, accurately, and with constant attention to detail.

Qualifications and Experience

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, combined with the ability to prioritize work and adhere to deadlines and coordinate a variety of different functions simultaneously, are necessary prerequisites of this position. Sound judgement, with a high degree of personal initiative, tact and discretion are also required in this role.

Knowledge and experience working in a building design and construction work environment, including familiarity with tendering, contract administration, project scheduling, and project management terminology is considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:
Completion of a 2-year diploma and 3 years of related experience

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is performed in a comfortable office setting. Occasionally you may need to move or lift objects such as boxes, inventory, or files.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless career paths.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: PR 06 - PR 10

**Salary Range**: $1,924.95 - $2,760.42 Bi-Weekly

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