Intern - Project Coordinator
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s internship program provides a paid one-year professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and build the skill set you need to build a successful career.
The internship will be onsite. The opportunity to participate in Halton’s Hybrid work program may be discussed with your supervisor.
Posting ID: 3927
Department: Digital & Information Services
Division: Digital Workplace & Technology
Compensation: $57,685 + 3 weeks' paid vacation and partial benefits (health & dental)
Job Type: Intern
Vacancies: 2
Contract Duration: June 2, 2025 to June 5, 2026
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Office of the Chair)
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: January 31, 2025
Application Deadline: February 21, 2025
To be eligible to apply for an intern position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number at time of hire.
- You have graduated or will graduate with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma, post-graduate certificate or diploma between January 2024 and June 2025.
Job Summary
This role will bring new ideas and innovation to projects, working closely with stakeholders to support the design and implementation of a digital-first approach to service delivery. This includes supporting critical on-prem and cloud infrastructure, telephony, data networks, and security. The Project Coordinator Intern will collaborate with a variety of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in the successful delivery of multiple projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
There are two Internship opportunities available, one will report to Manager of Digital Workplace & Technology and one will report to Manager, Technology & IT Operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the successful delivery of projects on time, to budget, and within quality and scope to realize the goals of the Digital Strategy.
- Support the development of detailed project management documentation such as Project Charters, Project Management Plans, Integrated Project Plans, Process Flows, Use Case Diagrams, and Work Breakdown Structures.
- Document, report, and escalate variances to plan and suggest a course of action as required, including working with the team to identify, anticipate, and manage project issues and risks, escalating unresolved risks/issues to management.
- Support multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of subject matter experts from other departments, staff from Regional partner organizations, externally contracted consultants, and vendor representatives.
- Collaborate with all levels of the organization and project team members to uncover pain points and lessons learned opportunities to accelerate the delivery of new value-added solutions.
- Assist in contract management and administration with vendors and contractors, including negotiation terms and conditions, contract creation, execution, and effective management and control throughout the project term.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a recognized University or College in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of IT Infrastructure, Azure Cloud, and Office 365 requirements.
- Familiarity with scheduling and project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or other project management tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of Project Management Agile principles, using Scrum or other Agile Frameworks.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As an intern at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.
