Temporary Full-time Parks Project Coordinator - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Job Snapshot:

Employee Type:

Temporary Full-Time
Location:Oshawa
Job Type:
Construction
Facilities
Experience:
Not Specified
Date Posted:
3/21/2023
A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30
minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co
operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._

Posting Number: 004192

Job Title:
Temporary Full-Time Parks Project Coordinator (up to 12 months)

Eligible for Hybrid Work:
Yes
City: Oshawa
Province:Ontario

Employment Group:
CUPE 251
Wage Rate:10, $ $44.14
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
: 36.25 Shift Work Required**:No

Posting End Date: 2023/03/29 by 4:30pm

Reporting to the Manager, Capital and Technical Services, the Parks Project Coordinator is responsible for providing project management services in the areas of parks design and construction with budgets typically ranging from $25,000 to $1,000, The Parks Project Coordinator will undertake all aspects related to the capital delivery of parks development projects, including planning and design, procurement, and contract administration and will also provide landscape architectural expertise on cross-departmental capital projects and planning strategies.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values:
Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities:

Providing project management services including scope of work, detailed design, drawings, oversees general contractor performance, substantial completion, warranty, formal project hand over and post construction project review
Coordinating of construction projects through ongoing field inspections, risk assessment, ensuring contract compliance, quality control, and adherence to health and safety standards
Managing the work of external consultants, including the coordination and review of landscape architectural work to ensure design consistency and quality for all Park Development projects
Researching industry standards and maintaining a current and progressive understanding of trends, legislation and innovative approaches to ensure best practices are used throughout the project process
Preparing concepts and cost estimates for proposed capital projects and providing input into the budget planning process for Parks Development

Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of a 3 (three) year college diploma in the fields of Landscape Architecture or Landscape Design and a minimum of (7) years in a municipal project management environment, preferably in municipal parks development or municipal capital projects developments
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated technical knowledge in the fields of landscape architecture, park design and landscape construction
Experienced in the preparation of financial and technical reports along with strong organizational, research and analytical skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, elected officials, external agencies, and the general public
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and on own initiative in order to meet rigid timelines
Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Class 'G' Ontario Drivers Licence

This position is eligible for hybrid work.