The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Coordinator to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based out of our office located in the City of Vancouver, BC. You will join our highly successful team, using your skills to assist in the management and execution of various high-profile and critical projects throughout BC and Yukon.

Why choose WSP?

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. WSP’s Earth and Environment division includes 14,000 professionals worldwide; we collaborate to protect and conserve natural landscapes and design the foundations on which our communities stand on.

As a materials professional based in one of our most strategic northern offices, you will interact closely with important stakeholders in northern settings, including engagement with First Nations partners, natural and renewable resource investors, and with government authorities committed to energy and infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, our Geotechnical and Civil Engineering teams based in the region are perfectly situated to provide project coordination related works.

• 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.

A day in the life:

• Working with technical experts, the project coordinator supports proposals, including development of work scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review;
• Providing coordination and logistics activities including set-up of field work programs, preparation of field work instructions, equipment provision and subcontractor procurement;
• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to WSP clients, employees and the public;
• Monitoring and reporting of project progress including variance analysis, while assisting project managers to forecast cost to complete their projects;
• Preparing cost change management, including assisting project managers with variations and updating relevant project documentation;
• Assisting project managers with issuing monthly invoices, ensuring invoicing aligns with contractual agreements and client requirements; and
• Acting in a key role to deliver a variety of geotechnical assessment and construction implementation projects.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Confidence and experience with project coordination, including budgeting, cost forecasting and stewardship of project controls;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong verbal and written communication in English are essential.
• Value added assets: Relevant diploma or degree, and Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) certification.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Strong technical, oral and written communication skills;
• Experience in recordkeeping and estimating, with consulting experience considered as an asset;
• Previous project coordinator experience with a geotechnical or civil contractor or consultant;
• Aspiration to develop your technical and collaborative skills; and,
• Ability to work well with senior direction, under pressure, meet deadlines and cooperate with a team in various environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in all operations.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $55,400/yr to 76,200/yr

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.