Job Description
Network Project Coordinator
Division: Atlantic First Nation Tech Services (AFNTS)

Location: It is possible for this position to be located in one of the communities served by AFNTS, with the agreement of the community. A remote work arrangement would also be considered. Ability and willingness to travel to communities in the Atlantic provinces and a valid driver’s license are required.

Language: English Required. Knowledge of Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, or Innu language and culture is an asset.

Preference will be given to candidates who are First Nation.

Immediate Supervisor: Director, Atlantic First Nation Tech Services

Created: December 2024

Revised: July 2026

Client Service Results:
The position of Network Project Coordinator for Atlantic First Nation Tech Services and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey is part of the AFNTS Network Team. They are primarily responsible for coordinating the expansion and supporting the ongoing operation of the Atlantic First Nation Fibre Network. This expansion project will scale our network by adding 30-35 band operated buildings annually.

Summary of Duties:
Primary Responsibilities:

Be the main point of contact for all parties involved in network expansion including: Band management, on-site contacts, 3rd party contractors, vendors, internally (MK), etc

Maintain accurate budgets in accordance with funding guidelines

Learn about the needs of member communities and incorporate them into the project when feasible.

Draft reports and other documents required for project follow-up.

Plan human and material resource requirements in line with objectives

Draw up and monitor completion schedules via project management software

Assign tasks to network team members, taking into account their respective skills and schedules

Organize, coordinate and monitor subcontractor schedules





Organize and lead regular update and follow-up meetings for each project

Keep management and team members informed of progress

Ensure the quality of services offered meets community expectations

Develop documents or other means of promoting projects

Maintain good relations with project partners

All other duties as required

Shared Responsibilities:

Implement network hardware refresh strategy

Maintain accurate records of network assets

Collect and maintain accurate fibre plant diagrams

Plan for future network needs

Monitor network performance, share recommendations for improvement

Education/Experience:
Requirements:

Knowledge of common enterprise networking hardware

Valid driver’s license, as position may include some travel

Ability and willingness to travel to communities in the Atlantic provinces – at times, travel can be weekly

Assets:

Project management experience

Experience using project management software

Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations

Comfortable working within Google Workspace environment

Knowledge of outside plant fibre infrastructure

Other relevant educational and experiential learning and experience may be considered.

Skills:

Teamwork skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Detailed network documentation skills

Skilled approach to time, costs and deadlines.

Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills to respond quickly to clients’ needs, in a variety of cultural settings

Personal Suitability:

Reliable

Cooperative

Discrete

Self starter

Ability to accept and execute directions effectively

Ability to work with minimal supervision

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