Convergent Research

Convergent Research

Project Coordinator

Remote (Canada)

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$75kDetected 26 days ago
JiraLogisticsProcurementResearchCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Dragonfly is a Convergent Research Focused Research Organization (FRO).
  • For more information on our project please visit our website.
  • In this key role, you will help in updating and monitoring the project inventory, tracking thousands of components from purchase to installation.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain daily inventory updates and help ensure inventory records are accurate and current.
  • Support communication with local partners regarding shipment status, documentation, and delivery notifications.
  • Help coordinate team travel logistics, including trip planning support, schedules, accommodations, transportation, and related coordination tasks.
  • Support general project coordination needs as they arise, particularly related to logistics, procurement, inventory, and team travel.
  • Reporting to the Project Administrator, you will closely collaborate with the other members of the Dragonfly team, working directly with a technical team of 4-5 members.
  • We're bringing together top talent from academia, industry, and startups to build a new model for innovative R&D.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (or similar office suite softwares, e.g., Google Docs/Sheets)
  • Bachelor's degree in business communication, administration, or related field
  • Familiarity with task management software (such as Jira, ClickUp, Notion, MS Project, etc.) including creating custom tasks, dashboards, and Gantt charts
  • Exceptional communication, independence and problem resolution skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business communication, administration, or related field
  • Asset: Familiarity with task management software (such as Jira, ClickUp, Notion, MS Project, etc.) including creating custom tasks, dashboards, and Gantt charts
  • Asset: Experience working in a start-up or start-up-like environment
  • What we offer
  • Flexible working hours and location. The FRO is goal-oriented and most of the team works remotely, with occasional in-person team meetings. For local employees, office space is provided in the NRC Herzberg Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada or office space can be provided for employees in Calgary, AB, Canada.
  • Competitive salary: $60-75k USD a year (salary commensurate with experience and adjusted for locations outside of San Francisco)
  • Excellent benefits, including (for US-based employees):
  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with many $0 premium options for employees and their families

Compensation

  • $60-75k USD a year (salary commensurate with experience and adjusted for locations outside of San Francisco)

Benefits

  • Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities
  • Flexible working hours and location.

Company info

  • Our mission is to capture the faint cosmic web of gas that connects galaxies across the universe, using a groundbreaking distributed-aperture telescope with over 1000 high-end telephoto lenses.
  • We are looking for a highly motivated Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team.
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
  • We are more than a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Convergent Research's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.