Project Coordinator Coop Internship

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

At Modern Niagara, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experiences equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential. We recognize the systemic barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups; including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada and are actively working to eliminate these barriers within the construction industry.

As part of our ongoing reconciliation efforts and DEI strategy, we acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples in Canada have historically faced systemic barriers to employment. We are committed to targeted hiring as a meaningful step toward reconciliation. This approach aligns with our obligations under the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Employment Equity Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action.

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 coop@modernniagara.com.

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

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