Co-Op Project Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Currently we are seeking a dedicated and driven Co-op Project Assistant to join our Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project Team on Vancouver Island, working from our onsite office in Duncan.

This will be an 8-month co-op term from May 2023- December 2023 (May consider 4-month term). This is not a live in camp opportunity, students are responsible for their accommodation in Cowichan Valley area.

Project Assistant Duties And Responsibilities

Depending on the current project needs, your time will consist of some of the duties below:

• Assist with daily Time and Material (T&M) work sheets
• Continual update of schedules
• Organization and tracking of drawings
• Compile information for Project Billing
• Help with counts
• Coordinate onsite safety record keeping
• Document control, paper flow and job organization
• Provide support with daily timesheets

Experience And Skills

• MS Office - intermediate level
• Ability to read drawings is an asset
• Construction Industry experience or an electrical background is an asset
• AutoCad skills is an asset
• Enrolled in a post-secondary electrical engineering program.
• Completion of high school diploma
• Strong English written and oral communication skills
• MS Project or Primavera is an asset
• Highly organized, self-motivated, team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stringent deadlines to meet daily

Culture is important at Houle. You must be collaborative in nature. You are a solution focused team player and always willing to learn. You are a bright, ambitious, honest, and a straight forward professional. Your personable nature will fit well within the friendly working environment.

The hourly rate for this position will be commensurate with experience. Houle offers an exciting, enjoyable work environment and many opportunities for advancement.

About Houle

At Houle, we are passionate about building resilient communities. From airports, shipping terminals, and water treatment facilities, to hospitals, universities, and shopping centres, we deliver integrated electrical solutions for our industrial, commercial, institutional and residential customers.

While we are leaders in electrical construction, we also specialize in a wide range of in-house technology solutions, including audio visual, building automation, healthcare systems, network systems, and security and life-safety. As a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we take pride in our talented people and collaborative culture that bring our client's vision to life.

Please apply through your school's job board or please visit https://www.houle.ca/current-career-opportunities/ and click on the listing for "Co-op Project Assistant". Opportunity will remain open until filled.