Junior Program Manager

Location: Hybrid (Onsite Tuesday to Thursday)

Address: Waterloo, ON N2J 4C6

Contract Duration: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $32.00/hour + 4% Vacation Pay

Extension Possible: Yes

Permanent Conversion Possible: Yes

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and organized Program Coordinator / Junior Program Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of key business initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in program and project management while working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

You will play a critical role in supporting program activities, tracking milestones, preparing reports and presentations, managing stakeholder communications, and helping ensure successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate program activities and support project deliverables
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reports
- Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and executive updates
- Monitor program progress, identify risks, and support issue resolution
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, business teams, and leadership
- Conduct analysis related to resource requirements and program feasibility
- Support meetings, document action items, and track follow-up activities
- Maintain program documentation, records, and reporting materials
- Assist with planning and executing strategic business initiatives

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field




- 0-2 years of experience in program management, project coordination, business operations, or a related area
- Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Visio
- Experience with project coordination, planning, reporting, and tracking activities
- Experience using JIRA or similar ticketing/project management tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Soft Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

- PMI or PMP certification (or progress toward certification)
- Experience supporting business programs within a corporate environment
- Knowledge of resource planning, strategic planning, and process improvement methodologies

What Success Looks Like

Performance will be measured by:

- Successful coordination and execution of program activities
- Accuracy and quality of reporting and documentation
- Timely completion of assigned deliverables
- Effective stakeholder communication and satisfaction
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities

Why Join Us?

- Gain hands-on experience in program and project management
- Work closely with senior leaders and business stakeholders
- Exposure to strategic business initiatives
- Collaborative and rapid-paced work environment
- Strong potential for contract extension and permanent employment opportunities

📌 Program Coordinator (Waterloo)
🏢 Kelly
📍 Waterloo