At Digital Nova Scotia, we hire great people.
Are you keen to support projects from ideation to implementation? Do you excel in collaborating with others to generate measurable results? Does the opportunity to help drive the growth of Nova Scotia's tech sector, and the province's digital economy excite you?
We're seeking an organized, self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join the Digital Nova Scotia team as a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will take on a multifaceted role in which you will be involved in a variety of different initiatives all focused around engaging and advancing the digital sector in Nova Scotia. The Project Coordinator will work directly with the Project Manager, assisting with research, planning, and executing various programs and project deliverables. Key focuses of the role will be communicating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders, program participants and community members.
The successful candidate will have proven people and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and across different teams, and previous coordination experience. Knowledge of the tech industry in Nova Scotia is considered an asset but is not mandatory. Experience with event planning, stakeholder relations, and marketing strategies are also an asset. If you are looking to gain experience in the tech industry, build a career in project management, and work with a creative and collaborative team, this is the ideal role for you.
What does the role look like?
- Support the planning, implementation, and administration of Digital Nova Scotia's project and program portfolio
- Engage with key stakeholders and program participants to support project plans and key initiatives both internally and externally
- Collaborate with team members to create and leverage tools and resources to drive in-demand and impactful projects/programs
- Monitor and manage reports related to project and program initiatives
- Support other Digital Nova Scotia initiatives as needed
What we can offer:
We're a collective of people that value one another, have a strong sense of community, and commitment to what we do. Our team culture is important to us, and we may be a little biased - but our team is pretty wonderful. As a non-profit, we work hard to ensure our team feels valued, appreciated and supported, and offer a comprehensive array of benefits to help show them how we feel:
- A flexible hybrid workplace, with a combination of working from home and at our downtown Halifax office
- Team get-togethers and activities throughout the year - we promise to keep them fun
- A Group Health and Benefits Plan, with 100% of the monthly premiums paid by DNS
- The opportunity to contribute ideas, creativity and input - as a team, we rely on each other to drive success in our projects/programs, and our team culture is a fundamental driver of that
- 15 days vacation annually, in addition to paid time off over the holiday season, 2 MyTime days, 4 “Summer Fridays”, and 13 public holidays
- Access to professional development opportunities and a health spending allowance
Here's what we need:
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
- Professional writing skills
- Strong relationship-building skills and a desire to interact with the various stakeholders
- A self-starter with a willingness to find solutions without instruction
- An interest in the work we do and and an eagerness to contribute
Here's what we see as assets for the role:
- Previous experience in project coordination or communication roles
- Experience working with, and communicating with a wide range of different individuals
- A comfort or savvy-ness using various software
- Facilitating training, workshops, and/or events
- Previous experience or a comfort working within Google Workspace, Slack, WordPress, Monday.com and Asana
About Digital Nova Scotia
Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is the industry association for Nova Scotia's $3.6 billion ICT and digital technologies sector. Engaging industry stakeholders and over 270 members, we strive to connect our digital community through impactful programs, networking opportunities, industry events and innovative initiatives. DNS proudly supports business growth, skills development and capacity building, celebrates sector successes, facilitates connections between industry and talent, and drives the province's digital economy.