Project Coordinator - Cowichan Tribes

Job Description / Duties

Reporting to Housing Asset & Project Manager, the purpose of the Project Coordinator is to coordinate and provide administrative support to housing projects. This position is a full-time term position and will be required to work in the office and remotely as directed, with moderate local travel as required.

Coordinate Housing Projects:

• Monitor quality control throughout Renovation & Mechanical Upgrade Projects and RRAP repairs.
• Receive contract bids and recommend successful contractor based on a variety of factors, including price, reputation, and estimated project length
• Create and manage renovation contracts
• Prepare and manage financial reports including budgets, invoice coding, and cash flow
• Prepare CMHC Section 95 Social Housing/Housing Support Program applications
• Assist with the preparation of Band Council Resolutions as needed
• Receive, review, and respond to incoming project change orders as needed throughout the project
• Coordinate with other internal departments, outside agencies or organizations to receive and process required documents for new housing units
• Assess current conditions of selected houses and develop reports and recommendations to address any construction issues
• Other related duties as required

Provide Administrative Support to the Department:

• Support staff in a variety of clerical duties such as copying, and filing
• Prepare a variety of documents such as correspondence, reports, newsletter inserts and assessment documents
• Attend housing department staff meetings
• Manage physical and electronic files and documents
• Prepare agenda items and reports for the Housing Committee
• Refer community members to internal and external resources when appropriate
• Participate in a variety of internal and external committees and working groups as directed by the Housing Manager
• Educate community members on residential house construction processes and requirements
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications / Required Skills

Grade 12 graduation required
• Technical certification in a related field required, such as Gold Seal Certification or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ construction project management experience, 5 years` construction experience
• BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle


• Knowledge of Cowichan Tribes internal departments and programs
• Knowledge of Cowichan Tribes’ housing agreements, such as Canadian Housing & Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
• Knowledge of internal databases an asset, such as AIS and TIFIS
• Well-developed written, oral, interpersonal skills and computer skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate different projects simultaneously
• Knowledge and understanding of Cowichan Tribes culture, Hul’q’umi’num language and traditions, or a willingness to learn

Additional Information

Effective December 1, 2021: full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Cowichan Tribes. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employment

Salary: $55,692.00 to $66,484.60 Annual

Contact Information

resume@cowichantribes.com

Employer Profile

With 5,300+ members, we are the largest single First Nation Band in British Columbia. Our ‘warm land’ is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Cowichan Tribes provides an extensive number of services to its members, administered collectively by Tribes Administration. In many cases, Cowichan Tribes has been delegated authority to deliver services on behalf of federal or government ministries, and often the programs have been customized to meet the needs of First Nations, and in particular, Cowichan Tribes.