Entry level Field/Office Coordinator/ Engineer - Ganotec - 2025

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit seeks an Entry Level position in Field Operations across Canada. This role involves ensuring health and safety on site, quality control, and supervision of construction tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in engineering with a strong work ethic and interest in the construction industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety visits and meetings to ensure safety standards.
• Supervises work to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Manages subcontracts and materials contracts.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organization

Time management

Effective communication skills

Interest in construction industry

Education

Master's, Bachelor's or a college degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Requisition ID:173710

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Ganotec District

Department:Field Operations

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position ourselves towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.

Location

Individuals selected for this position will be required to relocate or travel as assignments arise on various projects across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety - Participation in daily safety visits and meetings, working closely with workers to ensure that no one is injured and to plan the work to be done safely and eliminate risks at the source
• Quality control and assurance - Conduct site visits and inspections, identify non-conformities and conduct follow-ups
• Teamwork - Working closely with the team of workers, the project management team and engineering
• Planning - Participate in the planning, scheduling and execution of daily construction tasks for their area of operation. Communicate the plan effectively with team members
• Work Supervision - Supervises the work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with applicable plans, specifications and standards. Identify site modifications to prepare drawings as constructed
• Subcontract management - Management of subcontracts and materials contracts, payment request analysis, change request management, contract requirements management and field supervision
• Performance monitoring - Participation in quantity progress reporting, analysis of progress and daily and weekly productivity. Ensure that the cost coding procedure is followed
• Purchasing - Participate in the process of purchasing materials and other needs, monitor shipping and coordinate deliveries, ensure delivery schedules are met and orders are accurate
• Construction equipment management
• Materiel Management – Inspection upon reception, storage management and needs coordination
• Development of work plans - Establishment of work methods, coordination between the various project stakeholders

Qualifications

• 0-2years of relevant industry experience preferred
• Master's, Bachelor's or a college degree inelectrical or mechanical engineering
• The candidate must have a strong work ethic
• Must be able to meet deadlines and devote the necessary time to the work
• Strong organization and time management
• Strong interest in the construction industry
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Can effectively perform the assigned tasks in various work environments and on different terrains (including various weather conditions)
• Ability to work outside on a rotation schedule, or to relocate
• Have a valid driver's license

Functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is considered as an asset since mobility across provinces in Canada is required. Lessons can be provided as needed.

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 different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, 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 discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.