Project Coordinator Coop - Fall 2023 - Toronto

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 and internship 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.
This is a 4-, 8- or 12-month Coop/internship term from September 2023 - December 2023, September 2023 – April 2024 or September 2023 – August 2024 at our Toronto office or On-Site offices.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Desirable:

• Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, projects
• Working at Heights Certificate – not mandatory, as we will provide training
• A vehicle is desirable as the successful candidate may be required to drive to various job sites
• Basic understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems an asset but not necessary

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGTBQ2S+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.
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.