Project Coordinator - Transportation & Infrastructure

WSP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career growth

Job summary

WSP in Nova Scotia seeks a Project Coordinator to join our Municipal Engineering, Water Resources, and Construction teams. You will work with project managers, engineers, and technical specialists to plan and deliver infrastructure projects across planning, design, and construction phases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop project management expertise while contributing to complex projects with mentorship and growth opportunities at a leading

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience supporting infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Assist Project Managers with planning and reporting on municipal infrastructure, water resources, and construction projects.
• Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports, change logs, and action item tracking.
• Support client communications and stakeholder coordination while maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Monitor project performance, including budgets, schedules, risks and overall project health.
• Support project administrative activities in coordination with project controls and accounting teams, including reporting and procurement support.
• Support business development and pursuit activities, including proposals and client presentations.
• Assist with QA/QC processes and coordination of contracts and approvals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/degree in Business Admin, Engineering Tech, PM or related

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

You wantPurpose. Growth. Opportunity.People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We areVisioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative team delivering meaningful infrastructure projects that improve communities and support sustainable growth. As a Project Coordinator, you'll work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and technical specialists within our Municipal Engineering, Water Resources, and Construction teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop project management expertise while contributing to complex infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction, and delivery phases.

Your Impact

• Coordinate project activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to support successful project execution across transportation, municipal infrastructure, land development, and geomatics projects throughout Nova Scotia.
• Assist Project Managers with planning, monitoring, and reporting on municipal infrastructure, water resources, and construction projects.
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, change logs, and action item tracking.
• Support client communications and stakeholder coordination while maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Monitor project performance, including budgets, schedules, resource requirements, risks and overall project health, to support successful project delivery.
• Support project administrative activities in coordination with project controls and accounting teams, including reporting, billing coordination, change management, and procurement support.
• Support business development and pursuit activities, including coordinating and preparing proposals, client presentations, opportunity tracking, and related documentation.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of project QA/QC processes and procedures.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals for contracts, proposals, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Develop your project coordination and management capabilities through mentorship, guidance, and increasing responsibility on impactful projects.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma, degree, or equivalent education and experience in Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting infrastructure, municipal, construction, water resources, or consulting engineering projects.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and document management principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a variety of project managers, professionals, and administrative teams.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as Oracle), reporting tools (such as Power BI), and project scheduling software (such as Microsoft Project) is considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally to project sites as required.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $51,800 - $68,600
MB & ON: $47,200 - $65,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $46,800 - $62,100

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Help Build Stronger Communities?

Infrastructure shapes how people live, work, and connect. If you're eager to build a career in project management while contributing to municipal infrastructure, water resources, and construction projects that make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your curiosity, energy, and ambition, and discover how far your potential can take you at WSP.