Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer - Ganotec - 2026

Kiewit; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganotec, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, seeks an Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer in Oakville, Ontario. You will support field operations, interpret drawings, prepare work plans, schedule material deliveries and assist with takeoffs, gaining experience across multidisciplinary construction projects.

This position offers a fast‑paced, learning‑driven environment with exposure to design‑build, EPC and turnkey work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or college degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 0–2 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: work with superintendent, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries, ensure the quality of field operations.
• Office Coordinator: perform takeoffs from drawings, generate change orders, build schedules, track costs, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.
• Estimating: perform takeoffs, review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Time management

Effective communication

Willing to relocate

Education

Bachelor's or College degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Entry Level Field/Office Coordinator/Engineer - Ganotec - 2026

Location: Oakville, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Requisition ID:180777

Job Level:Entry Level

Department:Field Operations

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Field Coordinator, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

District Overview

Ganotec, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is a Canadian heavy industrial contractor covering all major disciplines, including civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, processpipingand electrical/instrumentation. We offer various commercial contracts including design-build, EPC, T&M,turnkeyand traditional discipline packages.Ganotecis constantly seeking growth opportunities whileremainingfocused on what has made us successful.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

This opportunity will support projects across the country in large cities and small towns. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

Responsibilities

New graduates may be required to perform a variety of engineering and construction tasks based on their assignment. The role of Field Coordinator is diversified and is mainly categorized in three main areas.

• Field Operations: Work closely with superintendent, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, prepare work plans and work packages, order and schedule material deliveries, ensure the quality of field operations
• Office Coordinator: Perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change, build schedule, track costs, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Estimating: Perform takeoffs, review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid

Qualifications

• 0-2years of relevant industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's or a college degree in mechanical or electrical 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

Other Requirements:

• 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
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation:$79,040/yr -$87,360/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

As a full-service, heavy industrial contractor, we’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.

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.

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