Project Coordinator

Native Council of Nova Scotia • Truro, NS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Native Council of Nova Scotia’s Aboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC) is seeking candidates for a Project Coordinator with the NCNS Aboriginal Peoples Training & Employment Commission (APTEC) for an 11-month period, commencing May 4, 2026, and ending March 26, 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and reporting of four targeted training initiatives aimed at supporting Indigenous participants in gaining valuable skills and employment readiness. The Project Coordinator will be required to develop a comprehensive plan, including timelines, budgets, implementation strategies, and a final report, for the following projects: Tiny Homes Carpentry Training Project (18–20 weeks), Indigenous Building Inspector Program (12–15 weeks), Small Business Program (10–12 weeks), and Motive Power Direct to Employment (ongoing throughout the year – individual). The Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS) Project Coordinator supports project managers by handling administrative tasks, scheduling, documentation, and team communication to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. They act as the central point of contact, maintaining project plans, tracking progress, and managing resource allocation to keep workflows efficient.

Requirements

• Strong capabilities in managing multiple tasks and timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for team collaboration.
• Familiarity with software like MS Project, Asana, Jira, or Trello.
• Generally, 1–3 years of experience in project support roles.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants who self-identify & meet mandatory qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed and actionable project plan for all four initiatives
• Establish timelines and deliverables aligned with program requirements
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive costing/budget
• Coordinate with all project partners and stakeholders
• Oversee implementation and participant progress
• Lead recruitment of eligible Indigenous clients who reside off reserve in Nova Scotia
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met, including a final project report
• Creating and maintaining detailed project plans, tracking progress, and producing reports.
• Scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and ensuring team members adhere to deadlines.
• Acting as the liaison between teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Assisting with procurement, invoicing, and keeping project documents organized.
• Identifying potential issues and assisting in solving them to keep projects on track.

Benefits

• Contract roles are not eligible for employee health benefits, nor are they eligible for holiday or vacation entitlements.
• Employee benefits are the responsibility of the contract holder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees