Project Coordinator at IKO North America

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Reporting to the IT Program Manager, IT PMO, the IT Project Coordinator role focuses on supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of IT initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with specified requirements. This role involves collaboration across teams, managing project documentation, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders to achieve project objectives. This position contributes significantly to IT project success through diligent coordination, tracking, and communication. This role is a full-time permanent opportunity based fully onsite at our Mississauga, ON office location.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts
  
  

Job Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution (40%)

• Collaborate with the Program Manager to develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Maintain project documentation, including schedules, status reports, and risk registers
• Track progress to ensure alignment with objectives and timelines
  
  

Stakeholder Communication (25%)

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams to ensure clarity on objectives and deliverables
• Prepare and distribute project updates, meeting agendas, and follow-ups
  
  

Resource and Task Management (20%)

• Assist in resource allocation and monitor task assignments to ensure efficient utilization
• Coordinate team meetings and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
  
  

Risk and Issue Management (10%)

• Identify potential risks and escalate issues to the Program Manager for resolution
• Support the development of mitigation strategies to minimize project impact
  
  

Process Improvement (5%)

• Recommend and implement improvements to project management processes and tools
• Maintain knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in IT project-related roles
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, PPM Pro, Smartsheet, or ServiceNow)
• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Knowledge of IT frameworks like Agile or Waterfall is preferred
• Basic understanding of IT systems and workflows
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and changing priorities
• Bachelor’s degree or college certificate in Business Administration, IT, or a related field
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus
  
  

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.