Material Logistics & Yard Coordinator

Valard Construction; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Valard Construction seeks a Materials Logistics & Yard Coordinator for our Port Hawkesbury project. The role focuses on managing yard operations, material deliveries, laydown areas, and PPE/tool distribution on a data center site.

You will report to the Construction Manager and may grow into a small team lead as demand increases. This field-based role runs 6 days on / 1 day off with 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years in warehouse, yard, or materials management in construction/industrial environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems and material tracking processes.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee receiving of incoming material deliveries, verifying quantities and condition against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Organize and manage laydown yard operations including material staging, storage, and inventory tracking to support construction schedule requirements.
• Manage inventory and distribution of tools, small equipment, and PPE, ensuring items are tracked, maintained, and readily available to field crews.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and servicing schedules, liaising with Fleet and mechanics as required to minimize downtime.
• Maintain organized and accurate yard records including material logs, tool tracking, and equipment status reports.
• Support site logistics coordination including material staging for upcoming work fronts and coordination with site supervision on delivery timing.
• Ensure the yard is maintained in a safe, organized, and compliant manner in accordance with Valard's safety policies and procedures.
• As project volume increases, provide direction and oversight to yard helper(s) supporting daily yard operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Multiple priorities

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ToolWatch

Inventory software

Job description

• Forklift certification

Our Infrastructure group is currently looking to add a Material Logistics & Yard Coordinator to our growing team, based in Port Hawkesbury, NS.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, we are seeking an organized and hands-on professional to manage all aspects of yard operations including material delivery, laydown, tools and PPE, and equipment maintenance in support of an active data center construction site. This role starts as an individual contributor with the potential to grow into a small team lead position as project needs ramp up.

Please Note: this is a field-based position working a shift of 6 days on / 1 day off, with 10 hour days.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee receiving of incoming material deliveries, verifying quantities and condition against packing slips and purchase orders
• Organize and manage laydown yard operations including material staging, storage, and inventory tracking to support construction schedule requirements
• Manage inventory and distribution of tools, small equipment, and PPE, ensuring items are tracked, maintained, and readily available to field crews
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and servicing schedules, liaising with Fleet and mechanics as required to minimize downtime
• Maintain organized and accurate yard records including material logs, tool tracking, and equipment status reports
• Support site logistics coordination including material staging for upcoming work fronts and coordination with site supervision on delivery timing
• Ensure the yard is maintained in a safe, organized, and compliant manner in accordance with Valard's safety policies and procedures
• As project volume increases, provide direction and oversight to yard helper(s) supporting daily yard operations

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse, yard, or materials management role within a construction or industrial environment
  • an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Experience with inventory management systems and material tracking processes
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• Experience on data center, critical facilities, or large industrial construction projects
• Familiarity with tool and equipment tracking software such as ToolWatch or equivalent
• Forklift certification
• Previous experience supervising or training junior staff

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About Our Business

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process
• We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy