Coordinator, Builidng Projects MET 25026

About Us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home thats right for them at a price they can afford in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services support and opportunities they need.

We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners. Across its districts NSPHA provides more than 11200 safe affordable homes as part of its Housing Services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotias housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements collecting rent resolving tenant issues and maintaining and repairing properties.

About Our Opportunity

The Coordinator Building Projects is responsible for the planning and delivery of residential renovation and construction projects varying in scale and complexity. As the Coordinator you ensure all projects are completed in accordance with NSPHA standards government policies and the applicable regulatory framework. You will deliver multiple projects concurrently ensuring program objectives are achieved. You will draw on your broad base of knowledge and skills grounded in sustainable building design building science cost planning and job forecasting and project control enhanced by an understanding of procurement processes construction contract law and construction safety.

Primary Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Manager Building Services and key stakeholders assist in identifying project initiation documents that define project requirements scopetimeframes governance risk assessments communication plans schedule and budget for procurement and project management purposes.
• Lead the preparation of complete drawing and specification sets that fully and accurately define the technical requirements for projects by collaborating or coordinating activities with design staff consultants or by relying on own technical qualifications and design experience.
• Coordinate with procurement staff to create comprehensive tender packages and then support project tender and award processes.
• Manage projects from concept development through close out and warranty period you ensure that cost quality and schedule objectives are met ensuring proper administration of contracts statutory obligations and regulatory requirements.

• Related post-secondary education such as Construction Management Technology Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology plus five years of project management experience in the construction field.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of procurement processes legal jurisprudence governing construction contracts and contracting.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings blueprints specifications and contracts.
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Project Management training.

Competencies required at this level of work are Innovation Effective Interactive Communications Partnering and Relationship Building and Action Oriented.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
If you are a team player who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks drivers abstract and confirmation of education credentials.

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home thats right for them at a price they can afford in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services support and opportunities they need. We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

Across its districts NSPHA provides more than 11200 safe affordable homes as part of its Housing Services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotias housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements collecting rent resolving tenant issues and maintaining and repairing properties.

Based on the employment status eligibility and union agreement the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health Dental Life Insurance Pension General Illness (Short and Long Term) Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification: PR 14
Salary Range: $37.21 to $45.31 hourly
Work Week: 35 hours

Note: This is not a Civil Service position.

We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when the cover letter or resume please quote the competition number and name.
Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.
Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.