DAS Program Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY The DAS Program Coordinator is responsible for performing project administration and coordination duties to support the development and management of a variety of capital planning, capital improvement, asset management, project support services and investment programs across the Province. He/She/They contribute to the planning and creation of timelines, communication plans, and implementation plans. The position performs initial reviews of budget, scope, and resource requirements and monitors performance and progress against established timelines. The role collaborates and liaises with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to obtain information and documents necessary to facilitate project completion.  CANDIDATE PROFILE The successful candidate will have the following: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Diploma in business administration, project management or other relevant discipline, including courses in project coordination.  Considerable progressive experience in project or program coordination.  Some experience in an administrative or coordination capacity relating to finance, housing, construction, or real estate industry.  Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices associated with project management processes and business administration Sound knowledge and understanding of database management, asset planning applications, and business tools, templates and processes to support project management functions Some knowledge and understanding of building construction and repair requirements Working knowledge and understanding of legal agreements and legal instruments Ability to learn internal business enterprise applications Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment, including working under the direction of multiple people Ability to plan and manage small projects or portions of larger projects, assign work to team members and lead projects to successful conclusion Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them through to completion Ability to work under pressure in meeting deadlines and changing priorities, while responding to numerous diverse and shifting challenges without compromising the quality of work Ability to provide presentations to larger groups of people Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and good judgement when dealing with a broad range of audiences Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships and exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of audiences Strong analytical, problem solving, conceptual thinking, planning, organization and project leadership skills Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Project and Visio)