Coordinator

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Benefit coverage for you and your depe

Employer RRSP contributions

Employee Share Ownership

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. in the Greater Toronto Area, ON, seeks a Coordinator to support field operations and project coordination. This role provides exposure to multiple facets of the business and a pathway into Field Operations, Project Management or Estimating.

Education includes a Degree/Diploma in construction; assets include construction knowledge, blueprint reading, and strong computer skills including AutoCAD. Team orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in a construction related discipline.
• Construction knowledge including blueprint reading.
• Strong computer skills incl. spreadsheet and AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on site as a junior Project Coordinator under supervision to learn coordination.
• Gain understanding of specifications, contract drawings, shop drawings, and coordination.
• Collaborate with field crews to understand self-performed operations.
• Assist Site Supervisor with planning, coordination and lay-out of activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Spreadsheet

Project planning

Team player

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in construction

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Project planning software

Job description

Who we are
Kenaidan is an employee owned general contractor building heavy civil/structural concrete, water works and ICI projects and we're looking to build on our team. We offer exceptional opportunities including career development and training through our Kenaidan Centre for Learning and grow from within potential for skilled, motivated construction professionals. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
• Employee Share Ownership
• Vacationand Sick/FR days

We currently have an opening in theGreater Toronto Area, ON for a:

Coordinator

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Role: In this position the incumbent will spend time in various areas of the operational side of the company as outlined below. The goal of this position is to provide recent graduates with exposure to various aspects of the business before they move into a traditional role in Field Operations, Project Management or Estimating.

Responsibilities: The timing, order and format of each assignment will vary depending on the prior experience of the incumbent and the availability of assignments:

Assignment 1: Working on site as a junior Project Coordinator, under the direct supervision of an experienced Project Coordinator, the incumbent will gain a thorough understanding of Specifications, Contract Drawings, Shop Drawings and coordination of Contract and Shop drawings. In this time the incumbent would also learn how the coordination of drawings contributes to the smooth progress of work on a project.

Assignment 2: Working on the tools with our field crews in either concrete or mechanical to gain an understanding of how our self-performed operations work.

Assignment 3: Working on site as a Field Coordinator, the incumbent will assist the Site Supervisor in planning, coordination and lay-out of construction activities.

Education and Experience:

• Degree/Diploma in a construction related discipline.
• Construction related experience an asset;
• General construction knowledge including blueprint reading;
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet, project planning, AutoCAD);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong Organizational skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Knowledge of survey equipment (i.e. total station, level, transit, laser level) would be an asset.

Salary Range:
Between $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Working Conditions:
Located on site, personal protective equipment (i.e. hard hat, safety boots) required at all times when on site.

This is a full time position

Kenaidan is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).