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Assistant Project Coordinator (Co-op)

Assistant Project Coordinator (Co-op)

WSP CanadaEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP is currently seeking a seeking Assistant Project Coordinator Co-op Student available for 6 to 8 months starting in April / May 2025 for various Land Development and Municipal projects based out of our Edmonton office.

This role coordinates cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined project outputs on time, within budget and with quality and safety conscience results. Reporting to the Project Coordinator / Field Services Supervisor, the Assistant Project Coordinator helps to plan, organize and monitor one or more projects to meet defined requirements and / or business specifications.

Why WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here :

  • Construction inspection and construction survey layout on projects in Edmonton and Northern Alberta;
  • Resolving construction issues with the assistance of the site project coordinator and the project manager / engineer team;
  • Completion of preliminary topographic surveys including interpretation of acquired data;
  • Quantity measurements, daily reporting, and participation in construction meetings;
  • Completion of construction as-building for record keeping / approval purposes;
  • Miscellaneous assistance to the project coordinator / manager with day to day operations, and;
  • Communications / scheduling with city / county / municipal inspectors on assigned projects to ensure compliance with contract standards / specifications.

    • What you'll bring to WSP :

  • Civil or Construction Engineering Technology student or graduate;
  • Related experience in Civil Engineering field is beneficial;
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and specs, along with general problem solving skills;
  • A Working knowledge and familiarity with Civil 3D is an asset. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook also valuable;
  • Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA / ASET as a TT, CET or PTECH;
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal, including teamwork and interpersonal abilities;
  • Competency using Autocad and Autocad Civil 3D software.
  • Comfortable in working both in a team and independently in both an office and field environment; and
  • A suitable working vehicle and valid driver's license are required for this position.

    • Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.

    Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

    WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

    We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

    At WSP :

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

    • Please Note :

    Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

    Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

    WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

    WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

    WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.