Project Coordinator, Communications

Project Coordinator, Communications

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off of Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator, Communications. This is a one-year contract position, working 35 hours per week, with the possibility of permanency.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting project management, overseeing project functions, reporting and budgeting for assigned projects.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and distribution of communications materials to provide updates on projects occurring in the territory.
• Lead community engagement sessions.
• Manage assigned projects and working groups and coordinate necessary administrative functions associated with working group activities.
• Implement assigned consultation projects that will include researching, planning, budgeting, and documenting all aspects of the work projects.
• Responsible for the supervision of delegated staff.
• Project cost, scope, time management and the associated reporting, benchmarking and scheduling of the activities to meet project objectives.
• Lead the development of a communications protocol between AOPFN and relevant proponents to ensure that communications expectations are clearly laid out.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy that outlines how project information will be shared with the AOPFN membership.
• Support and evaluate the results of communication campaigns with the team.

For a full job description, email hr@pikwakanagan.ca

Option 1:

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in business administration, public administration, project management, or a related field
• A minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in facilitation, project management, and developing and delivering programs, services, or projects from start to finish
• Experience working with a First Nation community and/or organization is an asset

Option 2:

• Secondary school diploma
• Three years of demonstrated experience in facilitation, project management, and developing and delivering programs, services, or projects from start to finish
• Working with a First Nation community and/or organization is preferable
• Experience developing requests for proposals (RFPs)

Closing: April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please include Project Coordinator-Communications in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days (starting at 10)
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition and rewards

Application Process: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.