Facilities Maintenance Project Coordinator

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Project Coordinator to drive the planning, coordination and supervision of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection projects. You will lead project development, prepare specifications, manage schedules and liaise with the Manager, Facilities Services to ensure safe, efficient building systems and a collaborative work environment.

Regular hours apply, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years construction site work experience, preferably with the Mechanical or Electrical trades.
• 2 years’ work experience in coordinating projects, including all aspects of project development and execution.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventative maintenance, repair, and minor infrastructure renovation projects related to facilities building systems (MEP) and fire protection.
• Provide direction, leadership, project administration, and supervision of assigned projects.
• Assist the Manager, Facilities Services with project planning, development of specifications, coordination and implementation.

Skills

Construction site experience

Project coordination experience

MEP familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree or construction technology diploma

BCIT Operations Management certificate or equivalent

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Project Coordinator

$60,006 annually (with wage increments to a max of $68,588 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

The Facilities Maintenance Project Coordinator contributes to the success of Douglas College and its student community through the efficient coordination of preventative maintenance, repair, and minor infrastructure renovation projects related to facilities building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection). This important role will provide direction, leadership, project administration, and supervision of projects to which they are assigned. Major areas of responsibility for this role include project planning, research, development of specifications, co‑ordination, and implementation to support to the Manager, Facilities Services in all aspects of project management. A collaborative, people-centered focus is essential for
this role.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree‑granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Completion of an undergraduate degree or a construction technology diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution, such as the BCIT Operations Management certificate, or other similar building technology certificate.
• 3 years construction site work experience, preferably with the Mechanical or Electrical trades.
• 2 years’ work experience in coordinating projects, including all aspects of project development and execution.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, or working towards, an asset.

This position has been submitted for review. Additional information may be available to short‑listed applicants at the time of the interview.

• This regular full-time/part-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting November 9, 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am -4pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
• Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.