Operational Readiness Coordinator

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!

The Operational Readiness Coordinator supports the planning, coordination and delivery of Operational Readiness activities across the MIP SESA Right Side of the V Organization. The role coordinates readiness program, documentation, training, operational procedures and evidence to support Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD), Construction Completion, City Acceptance and the commencement of passenger service. The role shall maintain regular liaison with the SESA & Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) Lead / Validation Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Support development of the Operational Readiness Plan.
• Coordinate readiness activities across all disciplines.
• Monitor program milestones.
• Report progress and delivery risks.
• Coordinate operational procedures and work instructions.
• Support operational training and familiarization
• Coordinate readiness reviews and workshops.
• Monitor completion of readiness actions.
• Maintain operational readiness records.
• Coordinate evidence supporting Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD).
• Support Construction Completion and City Acceptance submissions.
• Maintain document registers.
• Liaise with Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Coordinate activities with Testing & Commissioning and Construction.
• Maintain regular liaison with the SESA & Infrastructure Performance Demonstration (IPD) Lead / Validation Manager.
• Support City and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify readiness improvements.
• Capture lessons learned.
• Promote consistent working practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Operations or Project Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience supporting operational readiness on major infrastructure delivery or railway projects. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with coordinating multidisciplinary teams with knowledge of operational planning processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
• Ability to navigate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions

Skills, Competencies, Attributes
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills within a multi-deadline project
• Ability to work in field or office as required
• Highly motivated, able to complete assignments with minimal direct supervision
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
• Effective and efficient data driven problem solving and decision-making skills, thoughtful, proactive and creative
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
• Committed to continuous improvement.

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.