Optimization Coordinator

Job Description: Optimization Coordinator
Location: Calgary or Edmonton, AB
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 Year Contract
Work Model: In-office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Position Overview
The Optimization Coordinator plays a key role within the Repeatable Facilities leadership team, supporting the Optimization Specialist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing optimization strategies across program and portfolio activities. This role focuses on analysis, documentation, initiative coordination, and performance tracking to improve cost predictability, schedule adherence, internal efficiency, safety, quality, and overall value delivery.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, support process optimization initiatives, maintain standard documentation and tools, and help drive alignment across three Facilities Manager teams within a $400MM annual portfolio. Key Responsibilities
Program & Process Optimization Support

• Assist in identifying program and portfolio challenges, process gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies through data-driven and lean approaches.
• Support development, coordination, and tracking of optimization initiatives across the program lifecycle.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance cost predictability, schedule performance, efficiency, safety, quality, and environmental outcomes.

Continuous Improvement & Implementation

• Coordinate implementation of continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain standardized documentation, templates, and tools.
• Track lessons learned to ensure continuous program advancement.

Reporting, Analysis & Dashboards

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analysis for KPIs, strategic objectives, and optimization initiatives.
• Translate data into clear insights for the Optimization Specialist and leadership team.

Stakeholder Coordination & Alignment

• Support alignment of major initiatives across three Facilities Program Manager teams.
• Coordinate meetings, document decisions, and track action items.
• Ensure Business Unit priorities are reflected in program plans through monitoring and follow‑up.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams and escalate strategic issues when required.

Administrative & Leadership Support

• Provide coordination support for presentations, leadership updates, and cross‑functional planning sessions.
• Help remove barriers and support resource needs to keep initiatives moving forward.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in process improvement, optimization, or program coordination.
• Foundational understanding of Lean, continuous improvement, or operational optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop meaningful insights.
• Proficiency with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, dashboards).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross-functional environment.
• Project Management experience is an asset.

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