Project Specialist - Guelph, Canada - The Co-operators

The Co-operators

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Overview:

Company:

CGL

Number of Positions: 1

Language:
This role operates in English.

Work Model:
Hybrid

Alternate Title:
n/a

Additional Information:

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.

That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.

The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our national Procurement and Workplace Services team aspires to provide support and expertise to our business partners to enable their success.

We think innovatively and work collaboratively to deliver flexible and sustainable solutions and are committed to adding value beyond expectation.

As the Project Specialist you will provide your expertise in areas of project delivery by coordinating, tracking and managing high priority cross-functional project deliverables and supporting the planning process to ensure value and efficiency.

How you will create impact:

Collaborating with project leads to develop strategic deliverables and establish and capture all project details, including estimated timelines, priorities, contingencies and tactical scope for projects.
Developing and maintaining Project Management tools and coordinating the tracking of project management tasks to monitor scope, timelines and submissions to identify resource requirements.
Building and fostering positive working relationships with key stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.
Maintaining and optimizing the Project Management toolkit, workflows and database to enable continuous improvements.
Improving workflow and processes to create efficiencies through implementation and adherence to Lean processes and guidelines and project management best practices.
Assist the project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans.
Execute project management administrative and bookkeeping tasks such as managing invoices, purchase orders and inventory reports, among other financial documents.
Supervise the procurement and closeout process.
Schedule stakeholder meetings, document and generate reports.

How you will succeed:

You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team:

You have 35 years of experience in project coordination, project management, Human Resources or a related field.
You have a postsecondary diploma in Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
You have expert knowledge of project management methodologies including Lean processes, procedures and best practices.
Having a Project Management certification or experience in a related field is an asset.
Having Lean White Belt Certification is an asset.

What's in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
A holistic approach to your wellbeing, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Interested in applying?:

Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individuals from all identity groups to apply.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.