Locates Coordinator

Kiewit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Entry Level Locates Coordinator in Ottawa. This role involves supporting construction operations through underground utility locates, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Technician Degree and strong communication skills, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Hardworking, approachable, and personable.
• Experience with locates is an asset.
• Construction experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Liaising and coordinating with locates companies.
• Maintaining a database with locates, ensuring they are up to date.
• Acting as the single point of contact for all locate requests.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Civil Technician Degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 176276

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

As a Locates Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting construction operations by performing underground utility locates, supporting and maintaining the ground disturbance program, assisting with identification of known and unknown utilities, liaising with local utility damage prevention inspectors, and helping the team develop record drawings.

District Overview

The Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial facilities. They serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This role is based in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

1. Liaising and coordinating with locates companies.
2. Ensuring all locates are valid.
3. Coordinating with different disciplines and contractors.
4. Maintaining a database with locates, ensuring they are up to date.
5. Acting as the single point of contact for all locate requests for the project.

Qualifications

1. Hardworking, approachable, personable, and able to multi-task.
2. Civil Technician Degree.
3. Experience with Locates is an asset.
4. Construction experience is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations; conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.