Operations Coordinator

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Pension Program

Vacation Pay & Holiday Pay

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, based in Surrey, BC, is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day coordination across MSAs and project work.

The role is full-time, in-office, Monday–Friday, reporting to the Senior Coordinator. You will manage work orders, assist with changes, client updates, and documentation, and liaise between field operations and internal teams to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an Operations Coordinator or similar role in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, safety, construction sequences and installation specifications is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost summarization and quantity take-off is an asset.
• Strong computer skills and experience with multiple platforms and operating systems including MS Office, Excel, MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to direct a team to meet deadlines.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a five year driver abstract.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and uphold Forbes Bros’ core value of We Work Safe in daily activities.
• Promote continuous improvement by communicating process enhancements and encouraging the same mindset within the team.
• Provide support for work order allocation activities as required.
• Prepare and coordinate pre-construction change orders.
• Submit BC One Call tickets to support civil operations.
• Issue client work order completion notifications in a timely manner.
• Follow up with field foremen to obtain missing or incomplete documentation.
• Support maintenance and accuracy of the Work In Hand workbook in coordination with the Work Allocation Coordinator.
• Provide coverage for Work Allocation Coordinator duties, including ISD extension support as required.
• Manage ShareFile uploads/downloads ensuring proper document organization and accessibility.
• Assist with emergent service order billing for client work.
• Carry out additional related duties as assigned.

Tools

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Job Overview:

Position(s): Operations Coordinator (full-time, permanent)

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday

Location: Surrey, British Columbia (in office)

Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator (full-time, permanent) to support the day-to-day coordination of activities across two established work portfolios, including recurring revenue (MSA) and project-based work. Based out of Surrey, BC office and reporting directly to the Senior Coordinator, this role plays a key part in ensuring operational workflows run efficiently.

The operations coordinator supports the coordination of work order activities, including assisting with changes, client updates, and required submissions, while ensuring accurate and organized tracking of work and documentation. This role manages information across internal systems and shared platforms, follows up with field teams to address gaps in documentation, and supports billing-related processes as needed. Acting as a key liaison between field operations and internal stakeholders, the position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and experience in a civil construction environment, with a proactive approach to supporting efficient operations and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage (Starting at $30/hr)
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation Pay & Stat Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and uphold Forbes Bros’ core value of “We Work Safe” in all daily activities.
• Promote continuous improvement by communicating process enhancement ideas with a positive, constructive approach and encouraging the same mindset within the team.
• Provide support for work order allocation activities as required.
• Prepare and coordinate pre-construction change orders.
• Submit BC One Call tickets (initial and refresh) to support civil operations.
• Issue client work order completion notifications in a timely manner.
• Follow up with field foremen to obtain missing or incomplete documentation.
• Support maintenance and accuracy of the Work In Hand (WIH) workbook in coordination with the Work Allocation Coordinator.
• Provide Coverage for Work Allocation Coordinator duties, including ISD extension support as required.
• Manage ShareFile uploads and downloads, ensuring proper document organization and accessibility.
• Assist with emergent service order billing for client work.
• Carry out additional related duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in an Operations Coordinator or similar role in the construction industry, is required
• Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, quality, safety, construction sequences and installation specifications, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of cost summarization and quantity take-off, an asset
• Strong computer skills and experience having worked with multiple platforms and operating systems including MS Office, Excel, MS Project
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Able and willing to present a valid Class 5 Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.

The information collected through this voluntary self-identification questionnaire helps us better understand the diversity of our workforce, support employment equity initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve representation and inclusion across the organization.

Providing this information is entirely voluntary. Your decision to participate or not participate will not impact your employment, hiring consideration, compensation, or opportunities within the Company.

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