Program Planning Project Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Program Planning, the Program Planning Coordinator provides administrative support for the Program Planning department in the development and delivery of business and project plans and various initiatives to further the achievement of department goals and deliverables. He/She/They supports research and analysis and develops written materials, presentations, manuals, guides, training materials, and reports related to program and policy initiatives.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post-secondary diploma in business administration, planning, social sciences, or other relevant discipline.
• Considerable experience in project planning, process development, data analysis, business administration, and reporting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, principles and practices associated with project planning, business analysis and business process improvement.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of business tools, systems and processes to support project management functions.
• Sound knowledge of and expertise in mission-critical corporate enterprise applications such as JOE and CPS, Siebel Oracle databases, and general business applications.
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission's mandate, programs, operating requirements and strategic objectives
• Ability to coordinate assignments and projects involving consultation with staff and external groups, meet deadlines and identify key milestones or measures of success
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with senior managers, staff and external partners in order to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to assess requirements and support the development and implementation of effective business and program plans and strategies to achieve key priorities and objectives
• Ability to work under pressure in meeting deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information clear1y and concisely
• Good analytical, problem-solving, conceptual and critical thinking, planning, research and organization skills.