Position Title:  Project Coordinator Co-op (TBM) - 12 Months

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site, which will require the use of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) to bore a 3.3km long tunnel.

 
The Project Coordinator Co-op will report to the TBM Specialist. This role will require continuous communication with all project team members and require strong organizational skills.

What you’ll do here:

• Completing project shift reports as needed with internal software.
• Supply field and office support to tunnel management/operations:
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of work plans and packages in cooperation with construction and engineering.
  • Interpretation of design documents as well as drawings and assist with implementation of design in the field. Identifying, recording and reporting any deviation from design documents and drawings.
  • Ensure that construction activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs and applicable procedures.
  • Assist with finding vendors and complete purchase requisitions on an efficient timeline for procurement to not interfere or delay operations

• Provide accurate progress reports to tunnel management.
• Assists and monitor safety programs and statistics as required.
• Active involvement in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Support TBM and surface shift coordinators:
  • On site testing of materials/products as required
  • Collection of samples (such as grout or excavated soil) as required
  • Completing quality control checks using internal check sheets
  • Fill in as shift coordinator as needed.
• Other works as needed during Co-op opportunity.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Proficient written (report writing) communication skills
• Knowledge of SharePoint applications an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with TBM tunneling concept and have a desire to learn

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.