Job Description

Job Information

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 87183

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Classification: Technologies 6

Salary: $2,944.12 - $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($$76,841-$100,900/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for leading the development of the provincial Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca; A career at Infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will work closely to support the development and implementation of assigned capital projects. This role is critical to the planning, design, construction, building commissioning, and warranty period for each approved capital project. The Project Coordinator position is key in determining which risks are likely to affect project scope, cost and/or schedule and evaluating the likelihood of such risk, including the development of mitigation strategies to ensure that all are managed in alignment with project requirements.

The Project Coordinator acts as the liaison between the client/user, consultants, and the construction team, balancing client/user needs within project constraints and fostering cooperation among client/user groups, support departments, external agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Project Coordinators are a key member of the infrastructure’s project teams and directly support the delivery of capital projects which are considered to be a government priority.

The primary responsibilities for the Project Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships across internal groups to influence decision-making and ensure positive project outcomes.
• Assisting the Senior Project Manager with project planning, including schedules and cost estimates.
• Participating in all stages of project design, construction, and operational commissioning activities (on multiple projects).
• Coordinating reviews and submittals to in-house resources, bridging consultants, independent advisors, cities and municipalities, and external stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining a complex document management system for the project team, both manually and electronically within SharePoint.
• Providing reports and briefings to the Senior Project Manager to update project status, provide cash flow updates and cost information.
• Performing frequent inspections of work area and site documentation to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed and all work is carried out as per quality time and safety regulations/specifications.
• Ensuring as-builts and Operational and Maintenance manuals received from consultants are recorded and entered into project management tracking system.
• Supporting all aspects of furniture/equipment moves including the coordination of contractors and end users, if required by the Project Director or Project Manager.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Creative Problem Solving – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.

Systems Thinking – Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.

Agility – Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.

Develop Networks – Leverages relationships to build input and perspective.

Build Collaborative Environments – Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill.

Drive for Results – Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two-year technical diploma in Architectural/Engineering technology
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in construction or a related technical field, with exposure to project coordination, site supervision, or similar roles
• Valid class 5 driver’s license

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation
• Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements
• Understanding of contract law and experience in construction agreements and associated contracts
• Knowledge of bidding and construction legislation and practices
• Familiarity with the Municipal Government Act

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Location: Calgary

Term of Employment: Permanent

Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca