Capital Facility Project Coordinator
Exciting and Rewarding Job Opportunity: Capital Facility Project Coordinator (Full-Time) at the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay
Work Location: City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.
Thunder Bay is a vibrant city and is the region’s commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a law school.
As a four-season outdoor paradise, Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic “Cultural Capitals of Canada”. Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the harmony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness – and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture.
If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us and if you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!
The Opportunity
As the Capital Facility Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and administration of the City of Thunder Bay’s facility related capital projects. This role reports to the Supervisor, Capital Facility Construction. From recreational centres, emergency services, and municipal buildings, your work will directly contribute to creating and maintaining safe and functional spaces for the residents and visitors to enjoy.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- A diploma in architectural, engineering or construction technology; and
- Five years’ of related practical experience with preparing technical drawings and construction documents.
- Construction related contract administration experience with demonstrated knowledge of current construction methods and documentation processes, including the Ontario Building Code and related legislation
- Must be proficient with the use of AutoCAD.
- Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Architectural Technologist of Ontario (MATTO)
- Recent experience in reading and reviewing technical documents, project scheduling, and reviews, and coordinating the work of owners, design consultants and contractors
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Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay?
When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:
- Experience your importance
- Unleash your potential
- Know your work matters
- Embrace diversity
- Make a difference
- Join a dedicated team, and
- Build community.
Learn more about the top reasons to work for the City: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/jobs.aspx
Benefits of Working for the City of Thunder Bay
As a City employee, you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
- Competitive salary with a top-tier matching pension plan
- Generous paid vacation and holidays
- Comprehensive employer paid health, vision, and dental benefits
- Excellent life insurance, accidental death &and dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
- Robust employee family assistance program (EFAP)
- Great employee wellness program
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Corporate training and leadership development programs
- Tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
- Voluntary leave purchase plan
- Volunteer time off program
- Collaborative and professional team environment
- Opportunity to provide meaningful work in the community you live, work and play
Beautiful Thunder Bay
Learn why Thunder Bay is such great place to live and work: https://gotothunderbay.ca/why-thunder-bay/
How to Apply
For more details and to apply, please visit: https://careers.thunderbay.ca/careers-home/jobs/6081?lang=en-us
