Real Estate Project Coordinator

JYSK Canada; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental

RRSP program

Perkopolis employee discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Colleague discount on JYSK products

Learning & development opportunities

Team social events

Job summary

JYSK Canada is seeking a Real Estate Project Coordinator to join our team at the Head Office in Coquitlam, BC. You will support project planning, scheduling, and coordination, working with project team and stakeholders to keep initiatives organized and on track.

With 2+ years in a project coordinator or administration role, you will manage timelines, vendor schedules, materials validation, and maintain comprehensive project records using MS Office. Travel up to ~10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a project coordinator or project administration role.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills including the ability to multi-task with competing priorities.
• Excellent understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are required
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability and willingness to take on new tasks when needed
• Travel as required locally or to sites for meetings with the Project Manager and contractors. Travel is expected to be minimal, approximately 10% of the year.
• Being flexible in working hours to meet deadlines or project requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinating project activities, tracking timelines and deliverables
• Track equipment deliveries and coordinate vendor schedules for site installations.
• Confirm materials, specifications, and drawings are accurate and approved prior to delivery to site.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain project momentum and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide clear and timely project updates, manage stakeholder expectations, document key decisions, and ensure all parties understand priorities and next steps.
• Develop and maintain micro-schedules, track daily project expenses, and manage master project logs.
• Verify that all local building permits, licenses, and safety inspections are completed prior to the opening date.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic and physical project files, records, drawings, correspondence, and documentation.
• Assist with reports, summaries, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Perform other administrative duties as required

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Time management

Travel flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

As one of world’s leading and fastest-growing home furnishing retailers, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. The company is very proud of the inclusive and collaborative culture.

Our values –Tradesman, Colleague,andCorporate Spirit– are not just words on the lunchroom wall but are consistently communicated and lived. Our values are undoubtedly the reason JYSK has flourished in Canada over the last 30 years with more than 70 stores and 1100+ Colleagues.

JYSK Canada is seeking a Real Estate Project Coordinator to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As our Real Estate Project Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting project planning, scheduling, and coordination. You will work closely with the project team and business stakeholders to ensure projects remain organized, on schedule, and progressing efficiently.

This role is based out of our Head Office in Coquitlam, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating project activities, tracking timelines and deliverables
• Track equipment deliveries and coordinate vendor schedules for site installations.
• Confirm materials, specifications, and drawings are accurate and approved prior to delivery to site.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to maintain project momentum and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide clear and timely project updates, manage stakeholder expectations, document key decisions, and ensure all parties understand priorities and next steps.
• Develop and maintain micro-schedules, track daily project expenses, and manage master project logs.
• Verify that all local building permits, licenses, and safety inspections are completed prior to the opening date.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic and physical project files, records, drawings, correspondence, and documentation.
• Assist with reports, summaries, and presentations using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Perform other administrative duties as required

What does this role offer you?

• Be a part of a dynamic team and culture.
• The opportunity to have a rewarding career with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities for career advancement.
• A great benefit package (including medical, vision and dental, and RRSP program).
• Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perkopolis.
• A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family.
• An amazing colleague discount on all JYSK products.
• We host a variety of social events and team building activities throughout the year.

Compensation:

Generally, the hiring range for this position is $58,000 to $65,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a project coordinator or project administration role
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills including the ability to multi-task with competing priorities
• Excellent understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are required
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability and willingness to take on new tasks when needed
• Travel as required locally or to sites for meetings with the Project Manager and contractors. Travel is expected to be minimal, approximately 10% of the year.
• Being flexible in working hours to meet deadlines or project requirements

JYSK Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where Colleagues can fully develop and utilize their talents and strengths. We consider all applications based on the position requirements, and we do so without regard to any unrelated factor and/or characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at JYSK; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.