Project Coordinator

• Be the driving force behind transformative projects that shape the future of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation
• Earn a competitive salary of $75K–$95K, enjoy a 4-day workweek, and extensive benefits
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly influence community impact and organizational success

About Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation

The Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation (LDMLFN) is located in Northwestern Ontario, 135 km West of Thunder Bay, and encompasses roughly 5,000 HA of Mother Nature's most spectacular beauty. Our people have held and cared for our Lands and Traditional Territories since time immemorial.  

LDMLFN is committed to fostering sustainable growth and long-term prosperity for our community. Our mission is to create meaningful economic opportunities that support the well-being and advancement of our members. Join us in shaping a resilient economic future and making a lasting impact.

For more information, please visit our website: lacdesmillelacsfirstnation.ca/

About the Opportunity

LDMLFN is looking for a full-time Project Coordinator based in Thunder Bay, ON. This role follows a 4-day workweek schedule.

Reporting to the Director of Shared Services, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating a diverse portfolio of business, digital, and strategic initiatives. This role is about bringing structure to the organization’s projects—formalizing processes, establishing governance, and delivering accurate insights through dashboards and executive-level reporting. You’ll work cross-functionally with multiple departments, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of cross-functional projects
• Coordinating portfolio management processes, including project intake, scoping, prioritization, and resource requests
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Preparing dashboards, KPIs, metrics, and high-quality executive-level reports to measure success and inform decision-making
• Facilitating governance activities such as steering committees, status reviews, and executive briefings
• Driving collaboration across business units, IT, and external vendors to ensure project alignment with organizational goals
• Overseeing consistent use of project management tools such as Microsoft Planner, Project, SharePoint, and Excel
• Mentoring junior staff and promoting project management best practices across the organization
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and maturity in project delivery
• Supporting strategic projects involving IT system implementation, economic development, lands and resources, and government/legislative priorities

About You

To qualify, you will need a strong background in project management methodologies and advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 project tools. A minimum of 7 years of experience managing or coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects, along with a Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) or comparable senior-level delivery experience
• Experience with portfolio or program management in cross-functional environments
• Background working with political constructs, government, or First Nation organizations

As our ideal candidate, you will bring excellent stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to build alignment across departments, and the confidence to produce and present high-quality dashboards and executive summaries. You are detail-oriented yet strategic, and motivated by building structure. With strong problem-solving abilities, risk mitigation skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication, you will succeed in this role and thrive within our collaborative, solutions-focused culture.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned project professional who thrives in cross-functional environments, enjoys formalizing processes, and is eager to shape how Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation delivers its projects and strategic priorities.

Please provide examples of project plans, executive summaries, project reports, and any other supporting material that you feel will exemplify your project management and coordination capabilities in your application.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $75K–$95K, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• A 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
• Health and dental plan
• 5 weeks of vacation - 2 weeks for December holidays and 3 weeks throughout the year
• Travel expenses fully covered 
• TFSA matching program
• Flexible work arrangements, including occasional hybrid options
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact, large-scale infrastructure and energy projects
• A collaborative and experienced leadership team, with deep knowledge in legal, finance, and project development

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!