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The Project Coordinator will play a major role in the administration and organization of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) project. The project will deliver FASD education, through a group of mentors across the country, to approximately 134 communities. The Project Coordinators role will involve the organization of components of the project related to travel, scheduling of presentations, and event organizing. The Coordinator will also act as a communication link between communities and project staff.
Necessary skills:
Highly organized
Attention to detail
Dependable
Able to prioritize
Proficient administration skills, including:
o Record keeping
o Written and oral communication; fluency in French a strong asset
o Technical ability Microsoft (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Connect, telephone systems, office equipment
o Event organizing
o Travel arrangements
o Minute taking
Able to engage with individuals and communities in a professional manner
Provide phone support to individuals across the country regarding training arrangements
Assist in the development of the content for a project website
The successful candidate will be part of a fast-paced, high-functioning team located in Saskatoon. The candidate must have a positive attitude, be a self-starter, and be highly self-motivated. An understanding of FASD, recognition of the importance of cultural safety, and understanding of the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are assets.
Education and Experience
Successful completion of a post-secondary program applicable to position: university degree in a relevant program preferred or appropriate business college training
5 years experience in a similar role
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
Specific Skills
- Send invoices
- Provide information to staff and the general public
- Organize and schedule office work
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain inventory of office supplies
- File documents
- Prepare reports
- Prepare presentations
Work Setting
- Not-for-profit organization
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute)
- 41 - 60 wpm
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- WordPerfect
- Spreadsheet software
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Electronic Mail
- Electronic scheduler
- Database software
- Presentation software
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser
- Word Pro
- Publishing software