Junior Project Coordinator

Job Information
Job Title: Junior Project Coordinator 
Job Requisition ID: 89035
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary - for 3 years
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Classification: Technologies 4
Salary: 2,516.23 - 3,295.45 bi-weekly ($65,673 - $86,011/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.

Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development.

The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: Infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Support health capital projects through design, construction, commissioning and turnover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and resolve issues.
• Assist with project schedules, cost estimates, financial tracking, reporting and contract administration.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction documentation for alignment with project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and conduct site inspections to support quality, safety and facility requirements.
• Coordinate site access, shutdowns, inspections, commissioning activities and moves while minimizing impacts to health services.
• Facilitate project and construction meetings, prepare meeting minutes and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support the identification and resolution of project risks, issues and deficiencies.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues: Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders.
• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes: Involves stakeholders and shares resources.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field Architectural/Engineering technology
• Two years related experience
• Class 5 Driver License

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets

• Knowledge of construction practices, building codes, materials, standards and the design/construction process.

• Knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, inspection and testing requirements.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices related to capital or construction projects.
• Experience with CAD and/or project management software.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and responsibilities within a construction environment.
• Project coordination experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This position is a Temporary, full-time role for 3 years with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Location: Edmonton, AB.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)  
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply  

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.