Role Summary
We are seeking an Electrical Project Coordinator to join our team in Ottawa! The Electrical Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of electrical construction projects by organizing documentation, maintaining project data, and assisting Project Managers, Project Teams, and Site Superintendents. The role ensures projects move forward efficiently by managing information flow, supporting site operations, and maintaining compliance with Modern Niagara processes. Success is achieved through accurate document control, strong coordination, and reliable support for field and office teams.
Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara
Electrical Project Coordinators are essential to delivering predictable, high‑quality project outcomes. Their work ensures accurate documentation, timely communication, and streamlined project processes—directly supporting safe delivery, customer satisfaction, and overall project performance. This role strengthens operational efficiency and contributes to the consistent execution of Modern Niagara standards.
Key Impact / Purpose
- Maintain accurate and organized project documentation to support safe, on‑time, and on‑budget project delivery.
- Support Project Managers and site teams through efficient document control, communication tracking, and timely system updates.
- Enhance team performance by maintaining project schedules, supporting procurement processes, and ensuring alignment with Modern Niagara workflows.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and coordination support to Project Managers, Project Teams, and Site Superintendents.
- Organize and distribute project documents and drawings from manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Create, log, and track project communications and required documentation.
- Prepare project start‑up binders and maintain onsite paperwork and document control systems.
- Enter and update project data including purchase orders, change orders, change notices, WIP sheets, and construction schedule updates.
- Participate in operational meetings, project delivery meetings, and internal reviews.
- Perform other project‑related duties as required.
Must Haves:
- Post‑secondary education in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 year of experience coordinating electrical projects (e.g., power distribution, lighting and lighting control, fire alarms, or solar).
- Comfort working onsite in an active construction environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to work on-site.
- Eligibility to obtain Government of Canada secret security clearance. This requirement is tied to project‑specific access.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience in the construction industry, including field exposure.
- Experience using construction or project management software (Procore, Bluebeam).
- Experience with construction estimating tools (Accubid).
- Background in process development, preconstruction tasks, or document control workflows.
This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $55,000 - $65,000.
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution .
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.
- 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.
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, 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.
