Project Coordinator

KBL Environmental Ltd.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

RRSP matching

Health spending account

Wellness account

Flexible work options

Training opportunities

Job summary

KBL Environmental Ltd. in Canada is looking for a Project Coordinator to support our expanding team in the Water, Dredging & Dewatering, Projects group.

You will assist planning, scheduling, billing, and records management to keep projects safe, on time, and within budget. The role involves coordinating regulatory deliverables, estimating, cost control, and subcontractor coordination, with emphasis on safety and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of project coordination experience in environmental services, engineering, or construction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and execution of dredging, dewatering, water and civil projects.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs and support project estimates, reports, and proposals.
• Read contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Support safety, cost, schedule, QA/QC goals.
• Coordinate project teams and provide guidance throughout execution.
• Monitor costs, schedules, budgets, and forecasts for Senior PM.
• Coordinate subcontractors and assist with contractor selection.
• Maintain project administration and documentation in systems like 4castplus.
• Support billing with progress billings and timesheets.
• Promote strong safety culture with clients and staff.

Skills

Project coordination

HSE reporting

Regulatory deliverables

Cost control

Scheduling

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering/PM/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

4castplus

Job description

Empowered to Excel. Trusted to Make a Difference.

Join One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

Title: Project Coordinator

Work Location: Leduc, Calgary, Richmond, Vancouver

Reports to: Area Manager

Department: Water, Dredging & Dewatering, Projects

At KBL, we do things differently. As Western Canada’s largest environmental waste management company—born in the North and built on resilience, we’ve grown by trusting our people, keeping them safe, and backing bold ideas. We're proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We're looking for a Project Coordinator to support our growing team. The Project Coordinator is accountable for supporting all project deliverables and office functions, including HSE reporting, coordinating regulatory deliverables, and records management. This role also supports project planning and execution through estimating, cost control, scheduling, billing, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of dredging and dewatering, water, civil earthworks, environmental, pipeline, and demolition projects.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs and support the preparation of project estimates, technical reports, and proposals.
• Read and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Support project goals related to safety, cost, productivity, schedule, quality assurance, and quality control (QA/QC).
• Coordinate project teams and provide technical and administrative guidance throughout project execution.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, budgets, and forecasts, providing accurate information to the Senior Project Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors and assist with contractor selection and management as required.
• Maintain accurate project administration and documentation, including job creation and updates within 4castplus and other software systems.
• Support project billing by preparing and collecting progress billings and holdback receivables and ensuring timesheets, rates, hours, and descriptions are accurate.
• Promote a strong safety culture by reviewing safety documentation, SOPs, and training materials while maintaining positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and employees.

Who You Are

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, preferably within environmental services, engineering, or construction.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams

What You Need

• Previous experience in project coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and organize large amounts of data/information.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence and ability to get to/from work

We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive work environment.

Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility, ownership, and the flexibility to do your best work
• Growth & Agility: We’re entrepreneurial by nature—quick to adapt and deeply invested in your development
• Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3,000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness, we put our people first
• Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer, cleaner communities across Canada and that’s something to be proud of

Why You’ll Love Our Perks

• Competitive wage, allowances and above-market benefits
• RRSP matching, Health Care Spending Account, Wellness account, and flexible work options where feasible
• Paid training and development opportunities, Manager training program, formal Employee Recognition program

We’re Proud of Where We Come From - and Where We’re Going

Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.

KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.

Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable