PROJECT COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 5)

September 4, 2026 PROJECT COORDINATOR (BAND LEVEL 5) Nunavut Arctic College - Memorial University Partnership Office of Indigenous Affairs (2-Year Contractual Position) The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval This position is funded through an external grant BACKGROUND In 2019, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Nunavut Arctic College entered into a historic generational partnership on higher education. The goals of the partnership include cultivating, supporting, and delivering shared degree programs focused on learners, promoting institutional collaboration, supporting leadership development, and increasing student accessibility to post-secondary education opportunities in Nunavut. Two professional degree programs, B.Ed. and B.SW., are successfully underway. Memorial University and Nunavut Arctic College work closely to ensure that Nunavut students are supported by both institutions and experience academic success. The relationship between Memorial University and Nunavut Arctic College continues to expand as both post-secondary institutions explore ways to create more opportunities for Nunavut learners. DUTIES Reporting to the Director, Nunavut Arctic College-Memorial University Partnership, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of projects within the Partnership. This position will collect and organize data and information for the Partnership; provide support to stakeholder groups; coordinate logistics, in particular around Partnership travel and events; prepare reports and reconcile Partnership funds using Memorial information systems; and perform other related duties as required. Qualifications Experience (1-3 years) in project planning and coordination; completion of a three-year diploma in a related field is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships within the university as well as externally between the university and other organizations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and information management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also essential. Experience working in the North, with Inuit populations, and/or in intercultural settings, as well as experience with digital systems such as the Microsoft Suite, Banner, and FAST, will be considered assets. SALARY $53,729 - $63,029 per annum (Non-Bargaining) CLOSING DATE September 21, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating projects, collecting data, and providing support to stakeholder groups within the partnership. Key duties include managing travel logistics, preparing reports, and reconciling partnership funds using university information systems.

Candidates require 1-3 years of experience in project planning and a three-year diploma in a related field or an equivalent combination of training. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential, with experience in Northern or intercultural settings being an asset.

• Project CoordinationPreferred
• Financial ReconciliationPreferred
• interpersonal communicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Data Organization
• Stakeholder Support
• Logistics Coordination
• Financial Reconciliation
• Information Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Microsoft Suite
• Banner
• FAST

• Education
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Oct 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level