Construction Coordinator - 8 Month Co-op

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CRH Canada’s Dufferin Construction in Barrie is hiring a Construction Coordinator for an eight‑month co‑op, full time and onsite, at $23.30 per hour. You’ll support the Project Superintendent with planning, scheduling and coordinating crews, equipment and materials, while enforcing OH&S requirements and maintaining plans, cost data, subcontracts and daily diaries. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or technologist/technician diploma with 2–3 years related experience, a valid G license, strong MS Office skills, and a readiness to work 50 hours a week including overtime and night shifts on site. Travel to job sites is routine. To apply, attach a cover letter stating your available co‑op length and tailor your resume to highlight planning, cost control, procurement and safety, plus teamwork and problem solving.

Please include a cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us the length of co‑op placement you are available for.

Job ID: 519704

Position Title: Construction Coordinator - 8 Month Co-op

Employment Type: Contract, Full-time

Location: Barrie, Ontario (CA-ON)

Compensation: $23.30 per hour

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Dufferin Construction, a division of CRH Canada is hiring a Construction Coordinator - 8 Month Co-op!

Who we are:

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Dufferin Construction, operates a multi-million dollar construction business which provides construction services throughout Southern Ontario and on key projects across Canada. Founded in 1912, Dufferin Construction has built a solid reputation for market excellence, drawing on a rich history and a strong heritage of quality, stability and innovative leadership in the marketplace. Dufferin Construction is one of the largest heavy civil engineering contractors in the industry, employing over 1000 people.

Dufferin Construction offers a wide range of construction services that cater to the Heavy Civil, Commercial/Industrial, Municipal and Land Development market segments.

CRH Canada is proud to be a part of CRH, a global leader in building materials solutions. For the past 100 years, we have been developing innovative solutions to build the cities of tomorrow. Globally, CRH employs 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries and has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

Why work with us?

• Join a global leader and be part of one of the world’s largest construction and building materials companies, recognized for innovation and excellence.
• Grow your career with access rewarding development opportunities across Canada, with programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Build your expertise by gaining hands-on experience working with an industry leader and contribute to projects that shape communities and infrastructure. 

Postion Summary: 

As a Construction Coordinator, you help keep our projects organized, safe and moving forward. You support the Project Superintendent with planning, scheduling and coordinating crews, equipment and materials. You keep the details on track so the team can deliver quality work that serves our communities and supports a more sustainable built environment.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Project Superintendent in planning, coordinating and supervising construction activities including crew and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects by implementing the Company’s OH&S management system.
• Maintain and manage plans, specifications, cost, and material estimates, subcontract and related reports.
• Establish, monitor and initiate updates to, construction work schedules.
• Maintain accurate cost control plans by entering daily units of completion and processing timecards and material packing slips for payment and cost control updates.
• Coordinate proper procurement of construction materials ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of purchase orders.
• Expedite progress payment certificates, final payment certificates and all extra work orders as per contract.
• Calculate all productivity and material yields.
• rrange and conduct construction field services as required.
• Maintain diary for each project on a daily basis.
• Employees may also be assigned other work as required.

Requirements:

• Civil Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Technologist or Technician Diploma and 2 – 3 years related experience
• Valid ‘G’ driver’s license.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Resiliency, critical thinker, problem solver and team player
• Standard 50 hours per week, will be required to work overtime and night shifts based on operational requirements. 
• Working on a job site, from a construction site trailer.
• Travel to/from/within jobsite(s).
• Daily exposure to construction environment i.e. heavy equipment, oncoming traffic, inclement weather (heat, cold, rain etc.).

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.

CRH Canada, does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, CRH Canada, does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here:  How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use

CRH Canada recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.crhcanada.com