Project Coordinator

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
Duration: 24-month contract
Background Check Requirement: A background check may be required as part of the hiring process.

About the Opportunity
Join a large-scale finance modernization initiative that will help transform how a leading public sector organization delivers financial operations and project governance. As the Project Coordinator, you will play an essential role in keeping a complex, high-profile project organized, connected, and moving forward.

Working closely with project leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, you will coordinate project activities, maintain critical documentation, and support governance processes that contribute to successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where organization, communication, and attention to detail make a meaningful impact.

What’s In It for You
• Gain hands-on experience supporting a large-scale finance transformation initiative.
• Work alongside experienced project leaders in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Build your expertise in project governance, financial administration, and stakeholder coordination.
• Join a workplace that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll coordinate project schedules, meetings, milestones, and calendars while proactively resolving scheduling conflicts.
• You'll maintain project documentation, governance records, RAID logs, decision logs, and audit trails to support project success.
• You'll administer SharePoint sites, shared mailboxes, and project documentation, ensuring information is organized and accessible.
• You'll support project financial administration by coordinating purchase orders, invoice validation, and procurement-related documentation.
• You'll act as a key liaison between project leadership, workstream leads, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and follow-up.
• You'll monitor action items, provide administrative support, and help keep project activities on track through accurate reporting and documentation.

Skills and Qualifications
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in project coordination, project administration, or a similar role supporting cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or modernization initiatives, including RAID logs, governance documentation, and decision tracking.
• Experience with project financial administration, invoice processing, procurement coordination, shared mailboxes, and project collaboration sites.

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.