Reporting to the Manager, Capital Project Delivery, or designate, the Project Coordinator is responsible for providing project management services in the areas of park and trail design and construction. The Project Coordinator will undertake all aspects related to the capital delivery of parks and trails development and redevelopment projects, including planning and design, procurement, contract administration, and will also provide technical expertise on cross-departmental technical assessments as they relate to City Owned Parks and Facilities.

Responsibilities:

Manage, prioritize and plan project delivery for various park development and redevelopment projects, including improvements to parks, playgrounds, trails and splash pads etc. for City Park facilities and open space.

Prepare design concepts for parks, open space, and related facilities; prepares cost estimates, project budget input, and feasibility studies.

Manage the work of external consultants, including the coordination and review of landscape architectural consultant services to ensure design consistency and quality for various aspects of Park Planning and Development projects.

Coordinate or assist with the public input and formal review process for the preparation of park development or renovation plans.

Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

Coordinate landscape designs with operations teams within the Parks Maintenance and Operations Department.

Coordinate, analyze, and synthesize input from internal and external stakeholders that is sometimes conflicting and make recommendations

Attend and serve on a variety of City committees and task teams

Act as a staff liaison to Advisory Committees as needed

Prepare maps, plans, specifications and bid documents for the construction of parks, open spaces, or related facilities





Develop and coordinate Requests for Proposal (R.F.P.’s), Request for Quotation (R.F.Q.’s) and Request for Tender (R.F.T.’s) as per the City’s procurement bylaw for capital projects

Provide project management services including detailed design drawings, general contractor performance, substantial completion, warranty, formal project hand over and post construction project review

Coordinate construction projects through ongoing field inspections, risk assessment, ensuring contract compliance, quality control, and adherence to health and safety standards

Approve invoices, progress draws, changes to the contract, process change orders, ensuring specifications are met and warranty and commissioning processes are followed

Provide technical expertise on cross-departmental capital projects and planning strategies

Research industry standards and maintaining a current and progressive understanding of trends, legislation and innovative approaches to ensure best practices are used throughout the project process

Perform related duties as assigned

Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage and Trust

Requirements:
The City will consider any equivalent combination of the following knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) year college diploma in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Engineering

Seven (7) years of experience in a municipal project management environment,



preferably in municipal parks development or municipal capital projects developments

Experience in planning, landscape design, computer-aided drafting, parks maintenance, landscape construction, or related activities

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and Project Management experience are considered an asset

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of landscape architecture

Principles and practices of park, recreation, and open space planning

Basic principles and practices of natural resource management

Pertinent Provincial, Regional, and local bylaws, codes and regulations

Workplace safety, building codes, and legislative requirements

Ability to:

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Prepare financial and technical reports

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including citizens, staff in outside agencies, other City staff, contractors, and elected officials

Manage time effectively and prioritize competing interests within a heavy workload

Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications (i.e. AutoCAD, GIS, Bluebeam Revue, Adobe including Adobe Creative Suite)

Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

What the City Offers:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension (OMERS)

Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement

Paid qualified association membership for certification maintenance

Free on-site parking

Hybrid work

Employee perks and wellness programming

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📌 Regular Full-Time Project Coordinator - Parks (Ontario)
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