When you’re passionate about what you do and where you work, the rest comes easy. That’s the culture at Central 1 Credit Union, and that’s precisely what we’re looking for from you. Supporting nearly 150 member credit unions across British Columbia and Ontario, we’re the backbone of the credit union system in both provinces – taking care of everything from online services and product development, to payment processing, trade association services and more.

Our team of over 600 employees represent some of the most innovative, passionate individuals you’ll ever meet; people who honestly care about the organization, its members and each other. In other words, people who love what they do.

The Project Coordinator provides overall assistance to the Project & Portfolio Management team and supports the daily operational activities, process enhancements, and the governance of Central1 Project Portfolio management. The Project Coordinator is accountable for the administration of Central1 Project Portfolio Management Applications, and administration of projects/programs/portfolios.

• Minimum of 4 years’ work experience providing administrative and project coordination support in a fast-paced, project based environment  
• Previous Microsoft Office experience with a proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint applications. Complete proficiency in Excel is a must.
• Ability to administer multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines. 
• Must be highly motivated with proven organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to establish and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Highly organized and strong time-management skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization.

• Technical Savvy
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management applications and tools, specifically Confluence and Innotas
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle, ideally SDLC
  

Specific Accountabilities:

• Support the ongoing management of Central1’s Project Portfolios through data collection, data analysis, reporting, training and administration.  
• Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders on Portfolio Management Application issues and ensure stakeholders adhere to the defined guidelines. 
• Administer all day-to-day operational tasks of the Project & Portfolio Management team.   
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of documents, communication materials and other information related to the day-to-day operations of the Project & Portfolio Management team.
• Perform analysis on the project and portfolio related reports and communicate them to the Project Portfolio Managers.
• Perform project inspections and generate reports on issues as they arise. 
• Present lessons learned and best practices based on historical data and industry research.
• Assist with the preparation of communication materials and training sessions, as required.
• Assist in maintaining the project document library.
• Assist Project Managers in the preparation of status reports and other project related documentation.
• Maintain project and portfolio documentation.
  

As much as we believe in working hard, we also believe in personal growth and taking time for ourselves. Accordingly, our total rewards philosophy amounts to one of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry – from performance-based incentives and extended benefits, to training and education reimbursements and ample vacation time.

Central 1 is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a request for a disability-related accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reporting to: Manager, Project & Portfolio Management

Grade: C

Date Posted: March 20, 2017

Internal Applicants must apply by: March 27, 2017

*Unsolicited resumes from vendors will not be accepted for this or any position at Central 1*
**If you have issues or questions about the application process, please email humanresources @central1.com with a description of your problem**