Project Coordinator

Join a Top Employer and Advance Your Career — Remote Project Coordinator.

We are excited to offer an immediate remote contract opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator to join a government client based in Winnipeg. This role begins as a 6-month contract, with a strong potential to extend up to 24 months in total.

About the Role
The Project Coordinator will support Project and Program Managers with day-to-day project management tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and coordination of activities to ensure project success.

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate remote role as a Project Coordinator
• Up to 24-month term, with potential for extension

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, attend, and participate in planning and collaboration meetings
• Document and follow up on action items and decisions from meetings
• Support Project/Program Managers in preparing presentation materials
• Ensure project deadlines are met and assist with timeline tracking
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Maintain program management documentation aligned with program frameworks and methodologies
• Ensure adherence to established frameworks and maintain project documentation
• Support program governance activities
• Coordinate and contribute to reports and briefing materials for management
• Assist in identifying and managing project issues and risks
• Support project planning and activity tracking using collaboration tools
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Identify and assist in setting up project tools and systems
• Review, evaluate, and suggest improvements to methods and procedures in line with Manitoba government policies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Project Coordinator
• Experience providing program coordination for large, complex programs within established frameworks
• Experience tracking project/program budgets and schedules
• Experience preparing reports and briefing materials for management
• Strong political acumen and ability to work in sensitive environments
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail with the ability to anticipate needs
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-profile initiatives
• Experience using collaboration management tools such as Microsoft Teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Coordinator in the Public Sector
• Certification from a recognized project management body (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2)

Additional Information

• Criminal record check required

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.