Project Coordinator, Epw

The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for (4)

Project Coordinators, EPW

**Posting Date**: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
**Starting Rate**: $38.34 hourly
**Salary Range**: $38.34 - $42.12 hourly
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Classification**: CUPE Inside Class 8

**The District**:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. **It’s what we do**

**The Opportunity**:
The Project Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the procurement, implementation, progress and
completion of capital projects, replacements, major upgrades and repairs of District Engineering and Public
Works infrastructure and associated assets including, but not limited to, roads, bridges, water, wastewater,
stormwater, and solid waste facilities.

**What you will do**:

- Coordinate the procurement, implementation, progress, completion and commissioning of capital projects,

replacements, major upgrades and repairs of District Engineering and Public Works assets.
- Supervise, oversee, direct, inspect and approve the work of a variety of construction related specialties,

contractors and consultants related to each project.
- Prepare, review and approve, where applicable, contract payments and implement quality control/quality

assurance for construction projects. Implement project controls and mechanisms to ensure that project
expenditures and schedules are controlled and maintained to ensure schedule and budget certainty.
- Prepare, monitor and report on the status of assigned projects to management, Committee and Council as

needed.
- Perform inspections of assets and generate condition reports for the purpose of developing a scope of

work and updating and informing the District Asset Management Plan as well as provide input into the
District’s capital and operational budgets.
- Assist in the development of project specification documents, prepare procurement documentation,

negotiate and develop contract agreements, generate project estimates, evaluate tendered bids and make
recommendations for award of contracts.
- Assist in development, maintenance and reporting of detailed inventory and condition records of District

assets.
- Support management staff in the preparation and monitoring of annual departmental budgets and

expenditures.
- Act as the District’s project representative at stakeholder consultations, organizational meetings and open

houses with consulting companies, contractors and associations involved in design and construction work.
- Promote public awareness of capital improvements and issues through presentations and media releases.
- Accountable for the safety and security of assigned projects and ensure that all work is completed safely

and in compliance with the relevant statutes and regulations and with the safe work procedures and
directives as established by the District.

**What you will need**:

- Graduation from a three (3) year diploma program in construction or related, or equivalent;
- Membership in good standing with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and

Technologists (OACETT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be an asset.
- Over three years’ experience in a related discipline, preference for experience in Municipal Public Works.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of municipal infrastructure construction.
- Experience in administration and coordination of capital projects in a municipal environment.
- Ability to lead major projects from concept to completion using strong project management techniques,

contract administration, budgetary planning & tracking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Must show initiative, ability to receive and provide direction and ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrated technological proficiency with a wide array of programs.
- A valid driver's license is required.

**What we are offering**:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid leaves
- OMERS pension
- Work-life flexibility
- Perks and discounts
- Wellness programs
- Fostering and fun environment
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

**The Next Step**
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
**APPLY NOW** or visit our **careers page** for other opportunities.

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