Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Reports to: Senior Manager, Clean Coasts

Salary Range: $50,000 annually

Hours: 35 per week (full-time, term position)

Location: Opportunity hybrid in the HRM, or remote in New Glasgow, NS

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2023 – December 20, 2024 with potential to renew

About Clean Foundation:

Clean Foundation helps the communities in which we work make real progress toward a cleaner future by taking on climate change challenges. We bring specialized teams together to work on complex problems, delivering clean projects and programming for communities. We’re here to make the biggest impact for a cleaner world.

Learn more about us and the work we do: cleanfoundation.ca

Equity Hiring

Clean is committed to Employment Equity. Our goals are to offer our employees a living wage and to be inclusive of a diverse workforce that is reflected at all job levels. We welcome candidates from diverse equity groups to apply and encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter or resume. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.

Position Summary:

Be part of a cleaner future for all.  Clean is looking for an experienced and self-directed Project Coordinator to join our Clean Coasts team. If you’re someone with strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills, who is looking to help guide the development of an innovative climate change adaptation program, we want to hear from you.

This spring the Clean Coasts team will be starting work on a pilot program aimed at increasing the resilience of homes during flooding events.  You’ll be part of the day-to-day delivery of the project.

You’ll be ready to roll up your sleeves to do what’s needed to help Clean deliver a brand-new quality program. As a flexible thinker and creative problem solver, you’ll be keen to break new ground and enjoy teamwork as much as we do.

Responsibilities:

As a Program Coordinator you will:

• Ensure the project team adheres to provided timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain documentation and project learnings throughout the length of the project.
• Communicate plans, actions, risks and issues with project deliverables and/or key stakeholders.
• Solve any challenges that may arise during the project.
• Build and manage relationships with multiple teams.
• Assist the Project Manager with administrative functions and processes.
• Process invoices and track budgets.
• Manage day-to-day activities for the project team.
• Analyze project data and produce progress reports.
• Engage key audiences by sharing project updates and outcomes.
• Perform public engagement/education activities.
• Support continuous project improvement and fundraising.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a university or community college diploma program or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and timelines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize priorities based on deadlines.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• High computer proficiency in MS Office (I.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be legally able to drive in Canada.
• Experience working in a non-profit is an asset.
• Experience with overland flooding and/or home retrofit programs is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

The Program Coordinator will work in a hybrid environment spending some time in-office at one of Clean’s Dartmouth offices as well as remotely. Some travel will be required within Nova Scotia.

Clean Benefits

The extra shine of working at Clean:

• No more emails past 5 p.m.—your off-work time is YOUR time.
• RRSP matching.
• We fully cover your health and dental insurance plan.
• Paid vacation and wellness days.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• You get your birthday off (if falls during a workday).
• Everyday is treat day—are you team M&M’s or team Sour Keys?
• Your dog friends are welcomed.

Apply Now

If making an impact through your work excites you then Clean may be your next career move.  If you’re interested in our current position of Project Coordinator, please submit your cover letter and resume via e-mail to hrhire@cleanfoundation.ca on or before March 24, 2023. We appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.