PROJECT COORDINATOR
Location: Scarborough, Ontario
Number of Positions: 1
Vacancy Status: New
On-site
Annual Rate: $60,000- 70,000
About Us:
Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. is a second-generation family-owned company founded in 1982, based in Scarborough, Ontario. We are a market leader in thaw and serve baking technology, specializing in frozen sweet goods like muffins, croissants, and pastries for retail, foodservice, and contract manufacturing. We are known for our high-quality products, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Our vision is “to provide an unparalleled manufacturing solution experience to the world’s leading food companies and brands”. We have close to 180,000 sq feet of leading-edge bakery production space, in which we produce exceptional bakery products including bars, croissants, pastries, muffins, and brownies for retail and foodservice customers.
Our team creates outstanding value for our customers through innovative solutions, collaborative partnerships, and leading-edge technology, which separates us from other co-manufacturers. We are passionate leaders who love to win, care about our customers and our team members, and take exceptional pride in delivering with excellence in everything we do!
Why Join Us:
Tradition offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, and disability), alongside a commitment to professional growth and career progression. Employees gain access to an RRSP employer match after three months and enjoy unique time-off perks, including four annual personal days and a paid day off for their birthday.
Job Statement:
Reporting directly to the PMO Lead the Project Coordinator is responsible for planning all aspects of a project including, but not limited to, scope, execution, and budget, quality and timing.
Essential Functions:
- Support the launch of all projects, from inception to completion, including setting up budgets, timelines and deliverables.
- Execute PMO process, methodologies and framework during project execution.
- Maintain best practices for end-to-end Commercialization process.
- Prepare trial plans and support trial execution.
- Organize and track all incoming trial ingredients and packaging.
- Track and monitor trial/startup costs.
- Coordinate/communicate project requirements with relevant departments and guarantee excellent customer service.
- Create item codes and product codes on SAP and prepare Bill of Materials for new product launches.
- Maintain project calendars, project costs and track project status.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects (between 10 to 25 LBS).
- Coordinate trial and start up sample shipments to customers for all new projects.
Job Specifications:
- 2 years’ experience as a project coordinator/administrator.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Must display computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Smartsheet
- A highly-motivated, self-starter capable of leading multiple projects.
- Results oriented; having the desire and ability to measure and achieve results both individually and with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize on a regular basis.
- Ability to interact well with clients and colleagues.
Disclosure of AI Use: Please be advised that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applicants for this position.
Interview Process: If you are interviewed for this position, you will be notified of your hiring status (whether a decision has been made) within 45 days of your last interview.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our team members, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of application and employment processes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status?
Experience:
- project coordinator or administrator: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
