Construction Project Coordinator

National Research Council of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to support the Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The incumbent will represent NRC on construction sites and serve as the eyes and ears for the Construction Project Manager who holds overall responsibility for the project.

You will coordinate multiple projects and contracts, ensure work aligns with tender documents, and follow industry safety practices and building codes.

Qualifications

• Significant and recent experience coordinating construction projects in commercial or industrial buildings.
• Experience coordinating on-site activities of contractors on multi-trade projects.
• Experience interpreting and managing construction contracts ensuring conformance to tender documents and contractual due diligence.
• Experience developing and reviewing site-specific construction safety plans.
• Two to six years of significant experience; recent experience within last five years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects and contracts on site for NRC buildings and facilities.
• Represent NRC on construction sites and communicate with contractors, consultants and clients.
• Ensure work is completed according to tender documents, codes and safety standards.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple trades during renovations, restorations and new constructions.

Skills

Contract coordination

Reading drawings

Construction safety

Contractor coordination

Education

College diploma in Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Trade license (asset)

Equivalent education/experience

Construction management certificate (asset)

Job description

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Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Real Property Planning and Management

Classification:TO-3

Tenure:Continuing

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.

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The role

We are looking for a Construction Project Coordinator to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will be exposed to a wide variety of buildings, including offices, laboratories and special use facilities (such as cleanrooms and wind tunnels) that offer an interesting work experience. As a Construction Project Coordinator, you will represent the NRC, the building owner on the construction site and will be expected to be the eyes and ears and spokesperson for the Construction Project Manager who holds overall responsibility for the project.

The Construction Project Coordinator is expected to coordinate multiple projects and contracts simultaneously while ensuring that work is completed according to the tender documents and that industry best practices and all safety and building codes are respected. Due to the fast-paced working environment, the Construction Project Coordinator will need to have strong communication skills and must have experience working with contractors, consultants, clients.

The projects range from renovations, restorations and alterations of NRC buildings and facilities to new construction and involve all construction trades and disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical. The project values can range from tens of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars depending on the complexity and size of the project being completed.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

College diploma in Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering Technology. A relevant trade license would also be considered.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

A certificate in construction management would be considered an asset.

• Significant* and recent* experience coordinating construction projects in the commercial or industrial building industry.
• Significant* experience coordinating and reviewing the on-site activities of contractors on multi-trade projects.
• Significant* experience interpreting and managing construction contracts ensuring conformance to tender documents and compliance with contractual due diligence.
• Experience developing and reviewing site-specific construction safety plans.

* Significant experience is defined as two (2) to six (6) years of experience.

** Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

The following experience criteria would be considered as an asset:

• Experience coordinating construction contracts within the Federal Government environment.

Condition of employment

• Must be able to possess and retain the physical capabilities to perform the position which include but may not be limited to: crouching, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and ability to hear to diagnose mechanical troubles.
• Must possess and retain a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence or a valid Quebec Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications as well as compare them to as-built details.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques particularly of the architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial and/or local regulatory requirements including building and construction codes.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act for construction projects including safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge in the interpretation and management of construction contracts.
• Ability to coordinate the work of contractors for construction projects such as building additions, renovations, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - (..??). ?

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services .

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC has been chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• Willingness to occasionally work on evenings, weekends and/or on statutory holidays.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with therequisition number (25969) to:

Closing Date: 9 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.