Project Coordinator

Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a temporary Project Coordinator to join our team!

What You Will Do

• You will report to the Program Manager, and you will provide overall project and program management support, including planning, coordination, integration and administration for the overall program and its activities and deliverables across assigned Innovation and Sustainability Group (ISG) - Capital Projects.
• You will be responsible for implementation and management of multi-year, multi-discipline capital projects, programs and portfolios from inception, planning, design, procurement and production through safety certification, commissioning, and to project close-out.
• You will exercise problem solving abilities and analytical abilities in order to coordinate project activities across various Capital Projects.
• You will coordinate and manage activities across projects and programs to ensure interdependencies are communicated, managed and to ensure project integration.
• You will also assist in developing targets and criteria to measure and evaluate the effectiveness and success of the project, including the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project.
• You will Identify gaps as it relates to the project requirements and the TTC's ability to deliver on larger objectives and make recommendations on options and impacts while considering budgets, headcount and schedules.
• You will develop and implement project control systems, cost evaluation methodologies and performance evaluation criteria for consultant/contractor selection in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines.
• You will liaise with stakeholders to review and ensure program/project impacts are seamless protecting the needs of the Innovation and Sustainability Group.
• You will establish relationships and maintain buy-in from key stakeholders in the organization to support project deliverables and outcomes.
• You will prepare reports and presentations for both internal and external parties, including Board Reports.
• You will also Identify, monitor and provide oversight on interdependencies across programs/projects, resolving conflicts as necessary.
• You will manage scope and cost of project to ensure it remains within budget and timeframes. Monitor progress to reduce risks and initiate timely corrective action when required.
• You will also evaluate and assess the effectiveness and results of various projects, initiatives and programs within the Group.
  

What Skills Do You Bring

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Your educational background will consist of University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline, along with several years of experience in administration/coordination; or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Additionally, you must be a Certified associate in project management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, or have similar certification, or be eligible to achieve certification.
• Your application will reveal knowledge of legislations pertaining to vehicle equipment, labour, safety and environmental issues and carhouse, shop and project planning and principles, and engineering and configuration change management.
• You must have or rapidly acquire an understanding of quality assurance and Control standards, life cycle management, costing, and knowledge of data collection, validation, analysis and uses.
• Your application will reveal experience in the areas of general project management and engineering management of transit vehicles and/or large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Your application will reveal good working knowledge of and experience applying best practices, procedures and principles of project, program and portfolio management methodology and governance.
• Your application will also reveal good knowledge and understanding of business administration concepts and practices as well as protocols, policies, procedures and practices relevant to corporate meetings.
• You must have superior oral and written communication skills as well as presentation abilities.
• You must have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and changing priorities, and make sound decisions in a timely manner, in a fast-paced environment.
• Your application will reveal proficiency in the use of computer-based scheduling systems and other computerized applications related to the work (e.g. MS Project, Maximo, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, etc.)
• Your application must also reveal sound judgement and ability to work independently; strong analytical skills and organizational skills to handle several priorities at once; good attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.