Electrical Project Coordinator Coop - Summer 2025 - Ottawa

At Modern Niagara, we value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards. Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award and Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category.

We currently have an Electrical Project Coordinator Coop opportunity for talented and creative people to be part of our team and share our values and passion. We are looking for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and are keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company. Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences.

This is an 8 or 12 month coop placement starting in May 2025 and will have you working on some Major Projects in the downtown Core.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide related administrative support to Project Managers, Project Teams, and Site Superintendent.
• Aid Project Managers in the organization and distribution of project related documents and drawings from manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Data system entries such as set up of purchase orders for subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers, entry of change orders and distribution of change notices, monthly updates for WIP forecast sheets, updating construction schedule.
• Some preparation of pre-qualification packages for the division.
• Create, log and track of communications and documents for the project.
• Prepare project start-up binders.
• Document control of all site paperwork.
• Participate in operational meetings such as project delivery meetings, staff meetings, reviews.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a valid Secret Security clearance
• Working towards a Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience; consideration given to those interested in electrical power engineering
• Previous experience working in the construction industry, particularly field work would be a strong asset.
• Comfort and ability to work on site.
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with project or construction management software is an asset.
• Experience with construction project estimation would be an asset.
• Attention to detail, strong reading as well as writing skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships with employees, subcontractors and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Sense of urgency and drive to succeed. Must be comfortable working within a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
• Resourceful, problem-solver that is energetic and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at careers@modernniagara.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.