Project Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our Ports & Marine team in Halifax NS!

As a Project Coordinator you will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Ports & Marine team to keep priorities aligned information flowing and commitments tracked. You will coordinate schedules resourcing needs internal workflows and client-facing deliverables across the department while supporting Project Managers (PMs) to develop and maintain project schedules budgets scopes change orders and other key project administration tasks throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration organization and proactive follow-through. You will work across multiple teams and service lines supporting both internal coordination and external communications while helping maintain consistent document management reporting and administrative processes that enable the department to deliver high-quality work. Your efforts will be crucial in maintaining the flow of project documentation making you an essential part of our project success.

Experience with various project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build Progressive Design-Build Public-Private Partnerships and Integrated Project Delivery would be considered an asset.

Your key responsibilities:

• Coordinate department priorities schedules and resourcing needs in partnership with team leads
• Coordinate day-to-day departmental communications to keep work moving and priorities clear across teams
• Plan and coordinate team meetings workshops and client touchpoints; prepare agendas capture minutes/decisions and track action items to closure
• Lead document control and SharePoint administration for the department; maintain templates file structures and version control and support health and safety and quality documentation compliance
• Maintain department trackers and registers (e.g. deliverables actions correspondence and key dates) to support consistent follow-up and reporting
• Support department financial administration (purchase orders invoicing coordination AP/AR follow-up and cost tracking) and prepare periodic status reporting for leadership
• Support proposal development with the technical team to meet client requirements

Your capabilities & credentials:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree or equivalent education and experience;
• Have Minimum 3 years experience (5 years preferred) working in a project environment and an excellent understanding of project administration;
• Previous relevant experience in engineering industry would be an asset;
• Ability to adapt to changes and re-evaluate priorities multi-task and manage time wisely;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken) including report writing and editing abilities; and
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Outlook Word Excel MS Project).

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits we offer:

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;
• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposureto a variety of projects;
• Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessibleand central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm at CBCL our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Managed multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Buildings Industrial and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people our communities and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney NS; Charlottetown PE; Saint John Fredericton and Moncton NB; St. Johns NL and Ottawa ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process or while working with us please email We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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