Job Description

At Modern Niagara, we value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards. Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award and Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category.

We currently have Project Coordinator co-op opportunities for talented and creative students to be part of our team and share our values and passion. We are looking for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and are keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company. Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences.

We are open to an 12 or 16 month co-op placement, working out of our Ottawa region office and/or site locations.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with Project Managers for reporting and gathering of information
Assist with site contract document control
Work with general contractors to coordinate priorities and activities
Coordinate and support various meetings with subcontractors and clients
Support the management and monitoring of a construction schedule
Communicate and relay information between office personnel and field staff
Support project managers, coordinators and foremen on various other projects as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Working towards a University degree or College diploma in a related field such as Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering or applicable education
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely
Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry
Comfortable working on a construction job site, or office setting
Desirable:

Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, projects
Experience in the construction industry a strong asset but not mandatory
Basic understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems an asset but not necessary
Working at Heights Certificate – not mandatory, as we will provide training

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. If you are an Indigenous person, we invite you to self-identify in your application. The information provided will be kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It will be reported in aggregate form that does not identify you personally.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required languages: English

Education level: Working towards a post secondary degree or diploma in a related field

Required skills: Communication, project coordination, document control

Closest intersection: 85 Denzil Doyle Court, Ottawa, ON, K2M 2G8