Fabrication Coordinator

Role Summary
We are seeking a Fabrication Coordinator to join our team in Ottawa! The Fabrication Coordinator supports shop and field operations by translating fabrication drawings into accurate work orders optimizing manufacturing workflows and integrating VDC outputs with fabrication systems. This role plays a key part in improving efficiency quality and data accuracy across the fabrication process while supporting shop leadership with reporting coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Fabrication is a critical link between design and installation. The Fabrication Coordinator helps ensure that virtual designs are translated into efficient accurate and constructible outputs for shop and field teams. By improving workflows supporting automation and maintaining reliable production data this role contributes directly to schedule reliability cost control and safe highâquality project delivery.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Enable efficient and accurate fabrication through clear work orders and optimized release files
• Improve productivity and reduce rework through automation and VDC feedback
• Support shop leadership with dataâdriven reporting and production insights
• Strengthen integration between VDC fabrication software and shop equipment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop cut lists from CAD and handâdrawn fabrication drawings
• Run orders through internal estimating programs
• Prepare and release work order packages to the shop floor
• Develop scripts to correct errors in release files received from the VDC team
• Provide feedback to the VDC team to improve fitting optimization and constructability
• Lead initiatives to develop automated manufacturing processes that drive time savings
• Build workflows integrating VDC models with fabrication software and shop machinery
• Enter work orders and job details into internal databases and Webduct systems
• Scan and organize packing slips for shop consumables
• Prepare weekly shop production reports for review with the Shop Manager
• Create monthly planned vs. nonâplanned order reports
• Submit approved timesheets to accounting on a weekly basis
• Assist with developing and monitoring preventative maintenance schedules for shop equipment
• Prepare monthly productivity reports including projectâspecific consumables and production metrics
• Support the Shop Manager with dayâtoâday coordination and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with safety efficiency and innovation initiatives within the shop

Must Haves:

• 3 years of experience in an industrial fabrication machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Postâsecondary diploma or degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python C# or .COD scripting preferred)
• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel
• Ability to interpret fabrication and shop drawings
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with shop field and office teams

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working with ERP systems
• Familiarity with fabrication software and automated manufacturing processes
• Experience supporting VDCâtoâfabrication workflows

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $62000 - $74000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:â

• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contributionâ
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your familyâ
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellnessâ
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional servicesâ
• A competitive vacation package withâadditionalâvacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.â
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Upâ
• Annual Community Daydedicatedto volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and workâ
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many othersâ

Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.ââ

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanicalandelectrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas 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 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 diverseequitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can 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 encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us atso we can makeappropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

IC