Who are we?

The Ballad team is comprised of business professionals, strengthening the communities in which we live and work. Our diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and creativity to each project we undertake We provide services related to training, business planning, government relations, Indigenous engagement, and community development. Ballad ensures that the work we undertake has meaningful impact, ALWAYS.

The Ballad team is growing and agile organization, with experience working with Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, communities, municipalities, Industry, and public sector organizations. We take pride in build lasting and collaborative relationships with our clients across Canada.

Our training programs have built capacity in diverse areas including entrepreneurship, insurance, information and computer technology, construction, French language acquisition, hospitality, supply chain management, and more. We have delivered unique training programs for a variety of organizations, Indigenous Communities and on behalf of the Ministry of Labour & Immigration and Ministry of Community & Social Services and Employment and Social Development Canada.

Ballad has a strategic partnership with Cascade Projects Ltd., an Indigenous-owned and controlled company based in Calgary. Through this strategic partnership Ballad and Cascade work collaboratively as a united team to assist Industry with Indigenous engagement, cultural awareness training, and economic inclusion advisory.

The Opportunity

This role will play a pivotal part in providing expertise in project execution, project coordination, and business development. As a Junior Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering projects and proposals on schedule and on budget. You will work closely with Ballad’s management team to support thoughtful, innovative, and sustainable business growth.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of how to maintain client relationships, and a proven ability to manage a team. This position is multi-faceted and involves conducting research, problem-solving, writing, and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The Junior Project Coordinator provides recommendations and advisory services that inform project decisions and planning.

To better serve clients, travel may be required from time to time; a valid driver’s license required.

Preference will be given to candidates with Indigenous heritage (First Nation, status or non-status, Metis, Inuit).

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.
• Meet client and project expectations.
• Communicate clearly with team members and senior management to plan for client and project expectations.
• Manage project task allocation, work plans, and deliverables.
• Recommend opportunities for project improvement.
• Apply project management practices that include planning, organizing, controlling, monitoring, reporting, and evaluating.

Program Coordination

• Work with the project delivery team to ensure resources and tools are in place to effectively deliver projects.
• Ensure effective and consistent communication with external stakeholders and clients.
• Support the leadership team by providing regular updates and working collaboratively to identify areas of improvement.

Business Development

• Provide recommendations to the leadership team regarding competitive service offerings.
• Support and build relationships with existing clients.
• Lead the development of consulting proposals.

Indigenous Knowledge

• Lived or professional experience working with Indigenous Communities;
• Understanding of Indigenous Peoples, protocols, and history, and;
• Willingness to pursue cultural awareness education.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience

A professional with proven experience collaborating with diverse individuals and groups, building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and providing practical guidance on project design, execution, and follow-up.

The position requires the following skills, experiences and abilities:

• A post-secondary degree in business, communications, Indigenous studies, or equivalent
• Five or more years of relevant work experience
• Experience leading teams to ensure successful project delivery and internal growth
• Experience using project coordination tools such as Monday.com
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Drive, etc.)
• Technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organization, time management, and prioritization skills
• Experience delivering consulting projects with a focus on Indigenous relations, engagement, community, and economic development
• Experience in a client-facing role with a high level of professionalism
• PMP® certification considered an asset
• MBA considered an asset
• Engagement and facilitation skills considered an asset

What does Ballad offer you?

At Ballad we live by our ACE values, we are Accountable, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. You will work alongside dedicated team members with a passion for empowering the clients with whom we work, solving diverse client challenges, and implementing new ideas. If you want to make an IMPACT, you have found the right company.

Through our employee volunteer days and community investment program, team members can support the causes and communities that are important to them.

We provide full competitive benefits upon successful completion of a probationary period, and competitive compensation is commensurate upon experience.