Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Project Coordinator

Full-timePosition

Location:Calgary, AB(Remote)

Closing Date: Until position has been filled

***We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous candidates***

Why WorkWithUs?

Imagine a place where you can take control of yourworkschedule. Where youare not the owner,but youare empowered tothink like one. Where you can create the work environment that you thrive in. At Scout, we put our people first. Our culture is continuouslyevolving to better meet the needs and preferences of our employees. We are not afraid to experiment and challenge the status quo of corporate norms, and we are happy to sayitsbeen working so far!

That said, let us introduce ourselves:Scout Engineering & Consulting Ltd. is a100%Indigenous-ownedcompanythat was foundedtodeliversolutions currently not availableto Indigenous Communities.We believein cultivating adaptive systems and advancing human capacity to support empathetic engagement with First Nation, Inuit,and Mtis. We create lasting and positive outcomes that nurture trusting relationships and promote thriving communities.And, most importantly, we put the community first.

Scout is a company that offers a unique opportunity to entrepreneurial minds.We are remote-first, offer flexible work schedules, and provide a competitive salary and benefits program. We believe in recognizing and rewardinghard work.Weempoweremployees to use the connections we have built to launchnew ideasthat offervalueto Indigenous Communities.If you are a self-starter who loves to experiment with creative initiatives,we highly recommendsubmittingan application.

Whatwouldbeyour purpose?

Scout is on the hunt for a rockstarProject Coordinatortoassistwith current and upcoming projects. As Project Coordinator, you will be working on the front lines of projects, keeping teams aligned, organized, and moving forward.Youll be the go-to person for clear updates, smooth coordination, and well-timed information sharing. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and love being the calm, proactive centre of a project, this role is for you.

What would you do?

• Scheduling andlogistics: Coordinate timelines, meetings, and resource allocation to keep projects on track.
  
• Communication:Act as the key point of contact, keeping project teams, stakeholders, and leadership aligned through clearand reliableupdates.
  
• Proactive information sharing:Keep project information organized and ensure the right details are shared with the right people at the righttime,so teams always have the context they need.
  
• Documentation and reporting:Maintainaccurateand up-to-dateproject records,monitorprogress, andhelpprepare status updates and presentations for stakeholders.
  
• Budget and risk management:Track budgets,monitorspending, andidentifyemerging risks or issues to supporttimelymitigation.
  
• Administrative support:Handle various administrative tasks, staying open-minded and flexible as needs arise.
• Internal Project Operations: Ensure that project invoices and employee timesheets are free of errors and approved in a timely manner.

So...isthisyou?!

EffectiveSelf-Management:

• You get it done!You can manage many competing responsibilities and priorities at once.Youve gotself-sufficiency, resourcefulness, andmaintaina sense of passionate urgency.

• Is there a better way?Youhave or want to developcritical thinking skillstochallengethe saying but thats how weve always done it!or if itaintbroke, dont fix it!

• Working(mostly)at home is a fit for you!You areproactive, self-motivated, and can work both independently and with a teamin a remote setting.
  
  

Adaptability and Collaboration:

• Embraceyoursandothersuniqueness!Youdemonstratestrong andflexibleinterpersonal skills. You are committed to getting to know the team and their preferences on how to best work together.You can adapt your actions andbehavioursdepending on the situation at hand.

• Introverted or Extravertedcheerleader?Either way, you provide collaborative supportas a team member,giving both the good and the bad. Youpromote the inclusion of all employees byrecognizing barriers and trying to knock them down!
  
  

Problem-Solving and Communication:

• Puzzles!You like understanding aproblembefore solving it, and you find co-generated solutionsare often the best approach to finding solutions that will stick.

• Catch my drift?You haveeffective communicationand presentation skills, both writtenandoral.You have strong computer skills witha proficiencyin Microsoft Office, but most importantly you recognize thatit is not just what you say it ishow yousayand when you say it.

Education and Experience:

Weare looking for someone withat least2 years ofprofessionalexperience with a focus onprojectcoordination.Similar, transferrableexperiencewill be considered.

At Scout, we believe in the power of diverse experiences. Whileproject management certificates andMBAsarevaluable, we also recognize that equivalentworkexperience can bejust asenriching. If you are passionate, driven, and eager to learn, we strongly encourage you to applyregardlessofeducationalbackground.

Statement:

Indigenous Peoples have the right todetermineand develop priorities and strategies for exercising their right to development.In particular, IndigenousPeoples have the right to be actively involved in developing anddetermininghealth, housing and other economic and social programs affecting them and, as afar as possible, to administer such programs through their own institutions.

Source: Article 23 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples