Co-Op Engineering Project Coordinator (Indigenous)

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Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Co-op)

Location: Surrey, BC (On-Site)

Duration: 4-Month Co-op/Internship Term (can extend to 16 months for new graduates)

Pay Scale: $22 - $28.50 per hour

About Us:

Wolf & Willow Indigenous Talent is a proud, Indigenous-owned staffing agency dedicated to bridging employment gaps and fostering meaningful career pathways. We blend cultural values with modern recruitment strategies to empower individuals and strengthen communities. As an Indigenous-led organization, we understand the importance of creating culturally safe spaces where emerging leaders can thrive. We are excited to provide Indigenous students with the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op Project Coordinator to join our project team supporting the construction of the new Surrey hospital and BC Cancer Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an Indigenous student to gain hands-on experience on a large-scale infrastructure project while working alongside experienced project management and construction professionals. Successful candidates who have already completed their studies may be considered for a full-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in project administration and field work
Review, interpret and update construction schedules.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date shop drawings, track the status of RFI’s, obtain quotations for notices of change, update and assemble as-built documents
Work alongside and regularly communicate with owners, architects, contractors and engineers
Conduct quality control activities, inspection programs and periodic updating of construction progress records
Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors
Report accurate quantities for labour cost reports and accurately monitor material ledgers to ensure quantities in estimate are sufficient to complete the project
Find solutions to conflicts in structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications and follow-up with consultants and sub-trades to completion
Ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction

Qualifications + Eligibility Requirements:

Currently studying in the field of Engineering or Project Management
Must be enrolled in a recognized College or University Co-op or Internship Program.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with construction management software is considered an asset.
Eagerness to learn and work in a collaborative project environment
Must be available to work on-site in Surrey, BC.
Available to start for the Fall or Winter semester.
Available for a 4-month Co-op term.

What You'll Gain:

Hands-on experience on one of British Columbia's most significant healthcare construction
projects with a global construction leader, EllisDon Corporation.
Exposure to project management, field operations, scheduling, quality control, and stakeholder
coordination.
Mentorship from experienced construction and engineering professionals.
Potential opportunity for full-time employment following the co-op term for qualified graduates.

Special Program & Employment Equity Notice

Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, selection for this specific co-op position is limited

to student applicants of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). Candidates must self-identify

as an Indigenous person within their application materials to be considered for this role.

As an Indigenous-owned organization, Wolf & Willow is broadly committed to workforce equity. Within

this targeted program, we actively welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous students who

also identify as women, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, or persons with disabilities.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$22 - $28.50 per Hour

Sector

Construction/Engineering