Project Coordinator Coop Fall 2026 - 4 Month Term Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Project Coordinator COOP Fall 2026 - 4 Month Term
Project Coordinator COOP Fall 2026 - 4 Month Term
Project Coordinator COOP Fall 2026 - 4 Month Term
About the role
Role Summary
The project coordinator coop opportunity is for motivated, multi-faceted technically inclined students who enjoys working on a wide variety of tasks, are quick to learn, and keen to make a significant contribution to a successful and growing company. Our career opportunities offer creative challenges to learn and develop new skills and experiences.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
This COOP position provides students a unique opportunity to learn directly from the field while working closely with industry professionals. It allows undergraduates step into the heart of project operations by seeing firsthand how teams coordinate, how schedules are maintained, how challenges are solved, and how buildings take shape each day. They will be playing an important role in supporting the successful delivery of construction projects, at the same time, building valuable technical and professional skills that are difficult to acquire in a classroom, and provided a strong foundation for a future career in construction or project management. It’s an opportunity to make meaningful contributions while gaining practical insight into how complex construction projects come to life.
Key Impact / Purpose
- Gain hands‑on experience in real construction project delivery
- Strengthen communication and collaboration across project teams
- Build foundational project management skills in a practical environment
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with project managers for reporting and gathering of information
- Assist with site contract document control
- Work with general contractors to coordinate priorities and activities
- Coordinate and support various meetings with subcontractors and clients
- Support the management and monitoring of a construction schedule
- Communicate and relay information between office personnel and field staff
- Support project managers, coordinators and foremen on various other projects as requested
Must-haves:
- Working towards a university degree or college diploma in a related field such as Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with hands-on working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
- Team player, energetic, resourceful, reliable and timely
- Eager to work and learn in a fast-paced industry
- Comfortable working on a construction job site, or office setting
Nice-to-haves:
- Related work experience is an asset, including from other co-op placements, internships, projects
- Experience in the construction industry a strong asset but not mandatory
- Basic understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems an asset but not necessary
- Working at Heights Certificate – not mandatory, as we will provide training
Salary range for this position is $23 - $25 per hour
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, Halifax and Ottawa.
We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork.
Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive.
We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@modernniagara.com so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Modern Niagara
We build for life.
We build for the life that happens indoors. We know that Canadians spend the vast majority of their time inside buildings. From receiving healthcare to legislating and representing citizens to participating in sports and other activities, we make any space comfortable and healthy for those who use it. We are committed to providing exceptional occupant experiences.
We build for the life of the building. Buildings can best reach the objectives they were set out to achieve when we look at them over the course of their entire life, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement. For us, using data and evidence to inform decisions provides us and our partners with an effective path towards high-performing, sustainable facilities.
We build for the life of our communities. We know that buildings do not exist in a vacuum. Buildings, streets, and the people that occupy and use them are but a few of the ingredients that make up our cities and communities. We believe that nurturing social equity, enabling economic activity, and reducing our impact on the environment in all that we do – including how we build and maintain our buildings – is integral to playing a positive role in sustaining our communities for us and for future generations.
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors achieve their objectives by meeting the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes.
Recognized by SMACNA and Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine among Canada’s safest employers since 2019, Modern Niagara has been a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2002.