Job Description: Accommodations Coordinator (Program Services 2)
Company: Alberta Children's Services/Community and Social Services, Edmonton
Location: Edmonton (All Alberta)
Job Category: Other
Job Type: Full-Time
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Accommodations Coordinator (Program Services 2)
Alberta Children's Services/Community and Social Services, Edmonton. A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to fully and actively participate in all aspects of life and provide for themselves and/or their families. The Departments of Community and Social Services and Children's Services work to foster a society in which families are secure and resilient, individuals have safe, sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. You can be part of helping us make a difference!
The Department of Community and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support services.
The Department of Children's Services leads child care & intervention, early childhood development, foster & kinship care, adoption, and improvements for children & youth.
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The Accommodation Coordinator performs technical, analytical, consultative and support work for the Strategic Accommodation Services and Operations (SASO) unit and is the primary ministry contact for all facility-related services.
The Accommodation Coordinator is responsible for providing furniture layout options and schematic drawings for small and large accommodation projects and furniture work order requests. The position also consults with SASO Accommodation Planners and Infrastructure representatives to identify furniture requirements develop layout options and provide recommendations for recycled or re-purposed furniture to support the effective use of ministry-occupied space in accordance with Government of Alberta standards and guidelines.
You will provide comprehensive research, analysis and project management support to the SASO team. Using your project management skills you will manage the planning and implementation of low complexity Small Tenant Improvement, provide AutoCAD drawing services to the unit, coordinate staff moves, maintain furniture inventories and current floor plans, create project documentation and support SASO Accommodation Planners on both small and large tenant projects.
You will bring to this position the ability to solve problems creatively, well developed analytical skills, have a strategic focus and the ability make decisions and possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You will have an in-depth understanding of project management processes such as goal setting, timeline development and monitoring as you will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish. You will be client focused and utilized your active listening skills to understand client needs.
Salary: $2,259.36 - $2,963.75, bi-weekly. Closing Date: September 18, 2017. Job ID #1044679
Qualifications: A related University Degree with no experience or a related diploma along with 2 years related experience is required. Experience working with AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of technical aspects of accommodations (architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, building codes and ability to read floor plans) will be considered an asset. Experience working with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Adobe Professional will be considered an asset.
Equivalencies will be considered.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Pension Plan
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
This is a permanent position. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies. Successful candidates may require security screening.
- As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to complete a written knowledge test
- Please note that candidates will be contacted via email to book testing or interviews. Please ensure you provide a current email address in your resume
- Please ensure your resume highlights how your previous work experience is related to the qualifications and requirements for this position. Please clearly state the employment dates on your resume with the month and the year. Other helpful application tips.
Online applications are preferred via www.jobs.alberta.ca. Please ensure that you include contact information including email address on resume. Note: As only one file can be uploaded, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file. Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Cindy Zaiffdeen, Alberta Children's Services, 8th floor, Park Plaza, 10611 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 2P7. Fax: (780)415-2003.
For individuals who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada, it is recommended that you obtain an evaluation of your credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and include the IQAS assessment certificate as part of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted via email.