Canada Summer Jobs - Project Coordinator (Flourish)

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Project Coordinator – Full Time, Temporary Contract (8 weeks)  
2 Openings
Flourish – Hamilton, ON   
$18.00/hr
Contract Dates: Summer 2024

  
All positions subject to approval by Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs  

Position Description:  As the Project Coordinator, you will assist in successfully delivering the broad spectrum of affordable housing and social-purpose real estate developments Flourish undertakes.  You will be engaging with various stakeholders including clients, design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and municipal officials. 

About Flourish: Flourish is a not-for-profit real estate development services company established by Indwell. Flourish supports clients pursuing affordable housing and social-purpose projects. Our team can assist with the full range of development activities, including project ideation and site selection, planning and community engagement, funding strategies and program model design, and project management through design, construction, and occupancy.

Flourish deploys the accumulated development experience of Indwell, a Canadian leader in developing new affordable and supportive housing. Our expertise reflects Flourish’s role in creating homes for over 1,000 households in both urban and rural communities, demonstrating our creativity and collaborative approach to outcome-focused project management. 

About Indwell:  Founded in 1974, we are a Christian charity that continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All.   We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1200 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging.  

 
Location:  1429 Main St E, Hamilton, ON

 
Hours of Work:  Full time, 35 hours per week.  This position is a temporary contract, ending after 8 weeks. *Position length and hours subject to approval by Service Canada.

What You Will Be Doing:  

• Assist project managers with a variety of duties
• Document administration
• Budgeting
• Site meeting administration
• Grant application
• RFx submissions
• Other duties as required

What You Will Need:  

• Committed to upholding and modeling the standards set out in the organization’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Code of Conduct and other operating standards and policies.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements:

• Be between the ages of 18-30 at start of employment
• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be in possession of a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be available to work for the duration of the contract
• For more information, visit:  https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html

Education/Experience:  University or college degree (or working towards) in Project Management is preferred.  

Remuneration: $18/hr; hours and position length subject to approval of Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs.  

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.  Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.  Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…

To apply: Please apply online with cover letter and resume at: www.indwell.ca/careers.  We thank all applicants; however, only applicants that are being considered will be contacted. 

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.  

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Indwell's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.   

Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell's leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell's statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.    

All positions subject to approval by Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs