Project Coordinator

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

**Location**:Victoria, BC

**Employment Type**: 18 months Temporary Full Time

**Union**:MOVEUP

**Monthly Salary Range**: MoveUp Group 09, MIN $5,902.00 - MAX $7,089.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.

**Recruitment Range**: MIN $5,902 - STEP 3 $6,559.

**Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)**: 03/02/2025

**Are we right for you...**:
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.

It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you

**What you'll be doing...**:
While the IT Project Coordinator reports to the Supervisor, Technology Projects in IT, this role will primarily support the Operations Division. In addition to ensuring IT project success by providing coordination and administrative support to project managers, the Project Coordinator will directly support the Director, Operational Improvement to coordinate and support operational improvement initiatives.

Under the direction of a project manager or the Director, Operational Improvement, the Project Coordinator is expected to perform tasks that range from the simple to more complex.

This role may be asked to support administrative tasks such as creating meeting agendas, taking minutes, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel, or to support project management activities, such as updating project schedules, financials, and other documentation, contract administration, and completing project status updates.

This role has a lot of variety, and you should be comfortable managing multiple priorities and switching between different tasks when required. You will also be directly communicating with people across the organization, so proactive, professional communication skills are a must.

**For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the**Project Coordinator job description**.**

**Please note that this is an 18-month Fulltime Temporary Opportunity.**

**What you'll bring to the table...**:
We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education and experience allows people to be successful in this role:

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong financial administrative skills, including cash-flow tracking and forecasting
- Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving
- Able to proactively address potential issues
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, PowerBI and SharePoint
- Able to work independently with little supervision
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment

**What we'll bring to the table...**:

- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

**What next steps could look like...**:

- ** Interviews will be conducted the week of March 24th, 2025**:

- An assignment may form part of the recruitment process and be sent to sh