Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.
You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:
For Children. For Change. For Life.
Position:
Project Coordinator
Reports to:
Director, Market Creating Innovation
Position Term:
Full Time Temporary (4-Month Contract)
Primary Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
This position is part of the Market-Creating Innovation (MCI) teams, which are central to World Vision Canada’s innovation hub. We are focused on building a digitally enabled organization and exploring new engagement and market opportunities to help everyone be a philanthropist. We work in agile with a lean startup approach and design thinking, asking our team of developers, designers, advisors, and experts to think beyond and find effective and efficient technology-infused solutions that put people at the center of everything that we deliver.
Job Purpose
As a Project Coordinator, your primary responsibility is to support the successful implementation of projects that aim to build a platform for all to catalyze good in the world and help shift the typical charitable value exchange from simply “good will” to effective “impact”.
You will work collaboratively with the team and other stakeholders to ensure that project goals are achieved within scope, budget, and timeline. Your role is critical in providing administrative and operational support to the team, including project planning and tracking, documentation, and reporting.
As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize new features, improvements, and technical requirements, meeting the needs of its users and achieving its business goals. Your ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, and collaborate with cross-functional teams will be essential to the success of the innovation team.
Responsibilities
Coordinate project activities and tasks, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications
Track and report project progress and status to stakeholders and other departments as needed
Manage project risks and issues, and escalate them as necessary
Monitor project budgets and expenses, and ensure that they are managed effectively
Communicate project updates and progress to stakeholders and other departments as needed
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and timelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and analysts to ensure successful project delivery
Support project team members by providing guidance and assistance as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business management
1-2 Years of experience in project management
Must-Haves
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities
Familiarity with project management tools and software
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Nice-to-Haves
Experience working in a startup environment
Experience working in a project or business management role or related field
Familiarity with project or business management methodologies
Why Consider Us?
World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada and GTA top employer awards.
We are Canada’s largest development, relief, and advocacy non-profit organization.
We embody an Agile mindset here.
We offer a family-friendly, caring, and flexible work environment.
LI-Hybrid
We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.
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Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.
Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.
World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.
World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
