Job Description :
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Fleet Project Management Office
Victoria or Richmond
Term Certain (12 months)
Are you an exceptional contributor in the Marine Industry who is passionate about collaborative, innovative and environmentally responsible advancements in your field? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our project management team. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, as the Project Coordinator, FPMO, you will execute lower complexity vessel projects as lead, and be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing the project. You will also support the FPMO Project Managers with various Project Management tasks on vessel projects of higher complexity as assigned. Typical assignments may include: refit, dry-docking, capital modifications, conversions, emergent repairs or improvements to BCFS vessels. You will oversee and monitor the project from initiation to close out, ensuring that the Project Team produces the project deliverables within budget, on schedule, at the required level of quality and within the acceptable levels of health, safety, and environmental risk.
You work well independently and as a collaborative team member, utilizing effective problem-solving and time management skills. Fundamental knowledge and experience of planning, executing, controlling, and closing of projects is desired. Your strengths include great communication, organization, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. You are result-oriented and self-motivated.
This is an opportunity for a developing maritime professional interested in advancing their skills in complex projects management. Ideally, you have a Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized educational institution. Training in Project Management Principles and knowledge areas and working towards Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification considered as asset. You have 2 or more years supporting multi-faceted projects, preferably within a shipbuilding, ship repair or marine operations environment. Proficiency in MS Office Programs, Maximo, and Cognos/Oracle or similar software systems is an asset. Formal training in project management or financial management would also be an advantage. Occasional travel and placement in overseas shipyards might be required; the successful candidate should be prepared to take on such assignments.
Join us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by
March 24, 2023.
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