Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Learning and development opportunities

Safety focused environment

Job summary

Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to promote lean thinking and lead initiatives with project teams across the SSE-SRS package. You will drive problem solving and process improvements, support Last Planner System, and develop CI resources and training materials.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, 3–5 years of preconstruction/construction experience, and lean design knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in the preconstruction and construction phase of projects.
• Lean design and construction knowledge with certification (LCI or similar).
• Experience deploying lean design and construction methodologies.
• Experience applying problem-solving methodologies on projects.
• Experience with large, complex projects and joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Champion lean thinking and promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Lead lean initiatives with project teams.
• Utilize lean tools to resolve problems and improve operations.
• Support collaboration between project participants and share best practices.
• Identify constraints and develop countermeasures with lean methods.
• Analyze and support improvements to work practices and productivity metrics.
• Perform workplace assessments and work-studies to streamline processes.
• Support Last Planner System and other lean methods.
• Document and present CI information for education and training.

Skills

Lean thinking

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

LCI or similar lean certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

SharePoint

P6

Mural / Miro

Power Apps

Power BI

Job description

Who We Are:

Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is a joint venture between Aecon and FCC Canada Ltd. that was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension – Stations, Rail and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of this project, we are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join our team.

What You Will Do:

• Champion lean thinking and behaviors to promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Lead lean initiatives with project teams.
• Utilize lean tools and methodologies to resolve problems and improve existing operations and processes.
• Support collaboration and communication between projects participants, sharing/leveraging best practices and lessons learned.
• Work with project teams to improve operations, identify constraints, and develop countermeasures, while injecting lean methods as required.
• Analyze/support improvements to existing work practices and support, waste identification, help establish productivity metrics, and enable team improvement implementation.
• Perform workplace assessments and work-studies to streamline processes and improve project productivities.
• Support implementation of Last Planner System and other lean methods.
• Act as scribe for select meetings and support the CI Manager in establishing and distributing proper agendas, tracking meeting outputs, and general administration.
• Develop CI related documents and presentations to be used for education, training, and a library of lean resources.
• Create, validate, and recommend optimization of processes through process maps, value stream mapping, and change management.

Experience You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in the preconstruction & construction phase of projects.
• Demonstrated education (LCI or similar) in lean design and construction preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing lean design and construction methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated application of deploying problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience deploying best practices to enable improved project outcomes and high-performing team enablers.
• Experience with large, complex projects and Joint Ventures with multiple interfaces preferred.
• Able to engage with team and manage project support outcomes.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• Ability to see a task from conception to implementation.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
• Sound computer skills – MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, SharePoint, P6, Mural / Miro.
• Experience using Power Apps and Power BI an asset.

Why Join Us?

Compensation: $75,000- $95,000 annually. The listed salary range reflects potential base pay and considers factors such as experience, education, and training. Each candidate is evaluated individually and offers toward the higher end may be extended to those with exceptional qualifications.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and RRSP matching plans.
• The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

This posting is for a current vacancy and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

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