Project Coordinator - Mining Consulting

PROJECT COORDINATOR - MINING

ACROSS CANADA

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our expanding, Mining Project Management group based anywhere across Canada servicing a project in the Northwest Territories. 

The Project Coordinator be involved in selected stages of a project’s life cycle (i.e. Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and/or Closure) for consulting services related to mining projects.  Most components of this role will relate to engineering and/or environmental consulting scopes.  The role will be focused on areas such as mine engineering design, environmental permitting, field investigations, desktop analyses, feasibility studies, research and many more.  This project coordinator role will work closely with project managers and technical managers and ensure the correct delivery of projects within budget and schedule. 

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging


• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.


• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.


• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.


• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.


• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Setting up and coordinating the project according to the approach outlined in the Project Delivery Manual and in line with established quality control procedures;


• Communicating with the project team to assist with the monitoring and control of budgets, expenditures, and schedules;


• Providing timely updates on project controls, progress and forecasting trends to the Project Manager;


• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers and helping with preparation of subcontractor work orders and invoicing payments;


• Creating and updating project budgets and schedules and flagging issues to the Project Manager;


• Interfacing with the accounting team to ensure compliance with client invoicing requirements, preparation of invoices and assisting with facilitation of timely payment; 


• Assisting with developing and tracking Health and Safety requirements and associated plans;


• Coordinating project team communications, written and verbal, and documenting client meetings, interactions and activities;


• Identifying the need for and preparing change orders;


• Reviewing team resourcing requirements and preparing basic work orders;


• Coordinating logistical requirements for the project team such as travel and mobilization;


• Interacting with clients as required by Project Managers;


• Coordinating preparation and distribution of project deliverables;


• Assisting with preparation and submission of project notifications;


• Ensuring project files are kept up to date using specified document control system;


• Assisting with proposal writing and coordinating contributors to proposals as needed;


• Coordinating project closing through archiving of project documentation and coordination of lessons learned documentation, client feedback documentation, sub-consultant evaluations and project experience profiles.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• College diploma or University degree in environmental, science, engineering or business related field would be considered an asset;


• Basic knowledge of project management principles and PMI’s Body of Knowledge;


• Excellent organizational skills;


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;


• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities, and work well under pressure in a rapidly changing environment;


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;


• Ability to learn processes quickly and prioritize client requirements;


• Strong team player, self-motivated and proactive thinker with flexible can-do attitude;


• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Adobe Acrobat Software;


• Previous experience working in a consulting business would be considered an asset;


• PMP certification would be an asset;


• Experience in field / supply logistics and travel bookings;


• Experience working in the mining or environmental/engineering fields.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $62,600 - $106,400

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.