Project Coordinator

Position Information

Position Title

Project Coordinator

Department/Unit

History

Research Project

MacEachen Institute of Public Policy and Governance

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP69-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (non-union)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

One (1) year with the potential for renewal

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$61,783 annually

About the Organization

The MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance at Dalhousie University is a nationally focused, non-partisan, interdisciplinary institute designed to support the development of progressive public policy and to encourage greater citizen engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Scholarly Director, the Project Coordinator will play a key role in advancing the institute's research and institutional goals by securing external funding, managing multi-year research projects, and directing the institute's finances, operations, and human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the grant application process, including seeking out, researching, and pursuing funding for scholarly grants and research. Work to build relevant partnerships.
• Ensure completed grant applications, contracts, and contribution agreements are budgeted, prepared, reviewed, authorized and implemented in accordance with Dalhousie and designated-agency requirements.
• Support the Research Grants Officer in the post-award process to ensure funder requirements are met. Support the Scholarly Director to make sure the commitments of agreements are met and monitored.
• Manage a variety of research projects (e.g. grants, contracts, contribution agreements, partnerships, MOU) with numerous sponsors, co-investigators, and partners, through all stages from initiation to closing.
• Develop work-breakdown structures, logic diagrams, and project schedules to deliver project outputs on time, managing project budget, financial transactions, and cash flow.
• Working with the Scholarly Director, manage the budget, annual financial reports, and fiscal planning. Manage staff including guidance, scheduling, and performance oversight. Oversee office and facility operations

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in related field plus three to five years related work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Project management experience including experience writing funding proposals.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical, and research skills as well as innovative and/or entrepreneurial vision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and virtual meeting software (Microsoft Teams, Zoom).

Assets

• Relevant experience in an academic, research, and/or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary grant proposals (e.g. SSHRC).
• Experience developing, coordinating, and planning meetings and events.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

10/07/2025

Close Date

10/21/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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