Project Coordinator Co-Op
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Job Location:
Owen Sound - Canada
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 25
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working at Walker
At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people workin environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.
About the Job
Were excited to offer an opportunity for one (1) Project Coordinator Co-op Student to join our road construction team in the Grey Bruce region for Summer 2026. This is a 4-month co-op/internship designed for students who want real-world exposure to construction projectsfrom the office to the job site.
Work Term:May 2026 August 2026
Rate:$20-$25/hour based on experience and qualifications.
Location:Grey Bruce Region (Owen Sound and surrounding areas)
This role requires a valid G drivers license and access to a reliable personal vehicle to support travel to job sites. Most travel is local with occasional provincial travel. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
If youre eager to learn how large-scale road construction projects come together and want hands-on experience that complement your studies this is the role for you.
What Youll Be Doing
- Assisting with project planning scheduling documentation and reporting
- Supporting field teams through site visits quantity tracking and daily reports
- Monitoring project progress and helping prepare job cost reports for management
- Tracking costs purchase orders and invoices
- Coordinating communication between project teams subcontractors and suppliers
- Maintaining accurate and well-organized project files and records
- Liaising with project personnel and conducting on-site visits to clarify scope timelines and deadlines
- Responding to routine project-related inquiries
Heres What You Need
- Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Civil Engineering Engineering Technology or a related field
- A valid drivers license and access to your own transportation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- The ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive mindsetyou anticipate needs and take initiative
- An adaptable approach comfortable working with diverse teams and personalities
- You become part of a team you can count on
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair human-led process.
At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Administrative Experience
- Project Coordination
About Company
Walker is a fifth-generation, family-owned company specializing in aggregates, construction, emulsions, organics recovery, waste services and renewable energy. Learn more.
