Who we are
Founded in Chilliwack, B.C. the Westbow Group of Companies aims to build our communities through construction, realty, wealth, agriculture, and charity. Since 1977, Westbow continues to grow and expand. We are a company that prides itself on its values:
- We work hard, we work smart
- We build lasting value
- We are creative and innovative
- We have fun
- We care
- We act with integrity
Are you excited by growth and opportunity? Do you like to take the initiative, serve, and connect with others, thrive when there are multiple things on the go, and put your ideas into action in a collaborative environment? Join our team!
About the role
As the IT Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for driving IT projects from initiation to completion as well as providing advanced technical support. You enjoy providing creative solutions to the organization and have a talent for follow-up, implementation, and managing different systems. You will be working closely with the IT Manager and with the IT Technicians. If this all resonates with you then we invite you to apply!
What you’re great at
- Having exceptional communication skills
- Being organized and having top skills with time management
- Being analytical and having a problem-solving approach
What you’ll be doing
- Coordinating and overseeing IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Developing project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements
- Conducting regular project status meetings, provide progress updates, and identify and address any project-related issues or risks
- Providing advanced technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders, resolving complex hardware, software, and network issues
- Assisting in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems, including servers, network infrastructure, and software applications
- Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to provide proactive recommendations for system enhancements and improvements
- Managing stakeholder relationships by maintaining regular communication, managing expectations, and providing timely updates on project progress and deliverables
- Conducting stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions to ensure effective project implementation and user adoption of new IT systems
- Creating and maintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, user manuals, and change management documentation
- Preparing regular project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to keep stakeholders informed about project progress, issues, and risks
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or related field is an asset
- 2+ years of experience of experience as a Sr. IT Technician or related field is a requirement
- Strong technical background in one or more areas such as systems administration, network engineering, or software development is required
- Experience working with hardware and software troubleshooting, system administration, cloud technologies and network infrastructure is a requirement.
- Proven experience in coordinating and managing IT projects, ensuring successful project
- Experience working with project management methodologies and tools is an asset
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
What you can expect from us
- Supportive team and leadership staff
- Flexible work schedule
- Casual dress attire and cheerful work environment
- Fun company events
- Volunteer opportunities with Westbow Gives Back
- Benefits package
- Investment opportunities and investment matching
- Education and Mentorship opportunities