District School Board of Niagara

Invites Applications For The Following Position

Construction Project Coordinator

12-Month Contract (2 Positions)

Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what is best for students, and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 42,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team on a one-year contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Construction, the Construction Project Coordinator will assist in the planning, execution and completion of capital building projects, renewal project and other development projects for schools, administrative buildings and facility partner projects from inception to completion.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

Organization and attention to detail;

Ability to prioritize and successfully manage various projects with conflicting deadlines;

Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage multiple construction projects to support the efficient, economical, and safe operation of DSBN Facilities.

Maintain comprehensive project documentation to ensure compliance with the Construction Act, including project plans and schedules, contracts, budget records, progress reports, meeting minutes, compliance records, quality assurance documents, communication logs and project closeout documents.

Maintain clear and open communication channels with project partners, including team members, clients, and vendors

Review and approve project invoices, shop drawings, warranties, operation manuals and as built drawings.

Understand and interpret design specifications, schematics and drawings of large complex construction projects.

Review Building Hazardous Materials Assessments and assist in obtaining approval for Site Plan Agreements and building permits.

Perform final inspections, develop deficiency lists, and ensure that all issues are addressed and corrected.

Support the project procurement process to ensure it aligns with Board purchasing procedures.

Thorough knowledge of consultant and construction contracts and tendering procedures, change order management, financial reporting and tracking.

Coordinate with school staff, operations staff, and contractors to minimize disruption to facility operations during construction and relocation of occupants prior to and after construction to facilitate project completion.

Provide support and coordinate with the move coordinator to ensure sites are ready for construction

Inspect construction sites for adherence to contractual project specifications and project requirements

Provide support with final inspections, develop deficiency lists, and ensure that all issues are addressed and corrected.

Evaluate the performance of contractors and consultants, providing feedback and recommendations.

Requires wearing safety equipment (e.g., safety shoes, hard hats) when visiting construction sites

Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational objectives.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

3-year diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural or Construction Technology

2 years experience in in the construction industry

A valid driver’s license.

Rate of Pay: $42.36/hr. This is a 12-month, 35 hour per week position for a 1-year term. The successful applicant is required to work in person at the Education Centre located in St. Catharines, Ontario and travel to DSBN facilities throughout the Niagara Region.

Applications including cover letter, resume, three professional references must be submitted via Apply to Education by Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

DSBN will provide interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Personal information on this form is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, M é tis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.

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