Job Description

Job Number:
J0825-1107
Job Title:
Lead Applied Research Project Coordinator - (2-year Initiatives Opportunity Contract)
Job Type:
Temp FT, Support (Initiatives Opportunity)
Location:
Greater Toronto Area
Pay Range:
$39.34 - $45.59/Hour
Pay Band:
Support I
Hours/Week:
35
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am -5:00pm
Date Posted:
August 29, 2025
Closing Date:
September 5, 2025

(As a unionized employer, Centennial College gives preference to internal candidates as defined in the collective agreement. External candidates will be considered only if there are no qualified internal candidates)

Contract Dates: 2 years



Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.


We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator within the Innovates team (formerly Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services) provides assistance/support and facilitation of research opportunities and activities within Centennial College. The Project Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Applied Research and is responsible for planning research activities, monitors and controls the execution of the project plan according to the funded proposals, participating in the technical aspects of reviewing grant applications; acting as liaison for student researchers; and attending meetings and events as required. This incumbent is responsible for chairing regular technical project update meetings with all stakeholders including industry partner(s), faculty and student researchers, this includes developing an agenda, overseeing the student's presentations and ensuring meeting minutes are recorded and communicated to all stakeholders.


The Project Coordinator will play a key role in supporting research and innovation initiatives by developing and managing essential project documentation, including schedules, charters, budgets, reports, and lessons learned. This role involves close collaboration with Centennial Innovates staff, faculty from various schools, and industry partners. The Project Coordinator also advises the Associate Director on research-related planning and operational matters, ensuring effective execution of multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

Project Management:

Oversee applied research project coordination in the renewable energy and clean transportation fields to ensure that the project deliverables are met within the time, quality and budgetary constraints. Chair regular internal and external meetings with all project stakeholders which include student researchers, principal investigators, senior industry technical staff and other researchers from other academic institutions Document all meetings with proper minutes to track decisions and archive the presentations and the meeting minutes Communicate with internal and external stakeholders according to project communication plan. Oversee the work and reporting of technical staff including student researchers and principal investigators, ensuring the quality of the work is to the customer's satisfaction. Participates in networking/promotion opportunities such as conferences, Centennial Innovates events etc.

Prepare Project Documents and Perform Project Closure:

Create project charters including work breakdown structures, timelines and Gantt charts, budget plans, schedules, minutes, reports, lessons learned documentation and estimation of resources Identification of hardware and software needed in the projects Evaluate and track the in-kind support from industry

Recruitment of Student Researchers:

Assist in hiring student researchers, ensuring proper project staffing with the right skill sets Creation of job posting according with the specific skills sets requirements of the projects

Write Funding Applications:

Work closely with industry partners to gather all information needed to submit proposals to funding agencies

Perform System Analysis:

Office administrative procedures, review, evaluate and implement new procedures

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum of four (4) year degree or equivalent in Engineering, ideally in aerospace or mechanical, technical College education. Minimum three (3) years of experience in direct project work for NSERC funded transportation and / or energy applied research projects with industry partners. Experience in Project Management required. Project Management Certificate or equivalent is preferred. Strong analytical skills to support decision-making and project execution. Demonstrated experience managing sensitive, high-risk, and multi-functional projects involving key industry partners and academic institutions. Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Comfortable managing ambiguity and navigating shifting priorities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively. Technical expertise and hands-on experience in projects within the advanced manufacturing sector.




Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers


Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.


When applying, your cover letter and resume must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and

must be submitted online by September 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0825-1107

. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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