Contract IT Project Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Touchstone Institute

Touchstone Institute

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Working at Touchstone Institute

Touchstone Institute is a non-profit corporation that offers expertise in evaluation and curriculum development to promote public confidence in professional competence in the Canadian workforce.

We excel in providing competency-based services in support of successful transitions to training and practice that meet professional and societal needs.

Our employees are motivated self-starters who thrive in an environment of teamwork and growth. Our client-focused, professional culture focuses on continuous learning and collaboration, and provides opportunities for personal and professional development. We value collegiality and work-life balance.

Position Description

Key Accountabilities

Liaise with managers and functional units to define project requirements, scopes, and objectives that align with organizational goals
Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring that projects remain within scope, schedule, and budget
Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope or timeline to achieve optimal results
Assign roles and tasks to team members based on their individual strengths and abilities
Help build the skill sets of team members and share learnings with other employees
Achieve organizational goals while adhering to standards and best practices

Responsibilities

Ensure that all aspects of a project are organized and in conformance with timeline and deliverables requirement
Develop and maintain project performance database that tracks overall progress and achievement of milestones
Assign and monitor resources effectively to boost project efficiency and maximize deliverables output
Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate management channels, and escalate issues according to project work plan
Serve as point of communication between company teams and external resources
Deepen partnerships with outside resources, including thirdparty vendors and researchers

Position Requirements

Less than five years of experience in project coordination or Scrum Master
Experience in coordinating agile teams
Experience conducting sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review and sprint retrospectives
Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Preferred skills and qualifications

Three years experience in IT Project coordination of Scrum Master role
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant field
Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

As part of the hiring process, you will be required to take an assessment that will measure your skills and abilities related to the position.
COVID-19

Touchstone Institute requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined by Ministry of Health Please be prepared to show your proof of vaccination.

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