Job Description

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

We are looking for a Construction Coordinator to join the team!

In this role, you will support complex engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects that contribute to world-class scientific research. Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, tradespeople, and technical teams, you will help coordinate on-site activities, support project execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.

Do you have what it takes?

• Thrive in a hands-on environment: Comfortable being on site supporting contractors, tradespeople, technicians, and project teams to keep work progressing safely and efficiently

• Strong coordination skills: Able to manage multiple priorities, track project activities, support schedules, and maintain organized documentation in a fast-paced environment

• Technically minded: Able to read and interpret construction, mechanical, and electrical drawings and communicate effectively with technical teams

• Detail oriented and proactive Confident identifying issues, documenting site conditions, escalating risks, and supporting corrective actions before they impact project timelines

• Tech savvy: Comfortable using project management and documentation tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or Primavera P6

What’s in it for you?

• Direct mentorship and exposure to experienced project and construction professionals

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure and technical projects

• Experience within a nationally recognized scientific research environment

• Collaborative work environment alongside engineers, scientists, tradespeople, and project leaders

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Work-life balance with generous vacation and leave programs

Read on for more details about the job.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Construction Coordinator will assist the Project Managers in handling job site activities, reviewing site conditions, supporting the field staff with scope execution and oversight in compliance with construction documents and additional tasks as they relate to on-site work process.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The Construction Coordinator reports directly to the Director, Project Management and takes instruction on a day-to-day basis an assigned Project Managers from the Project Management Office (PMO).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Construction Coordinator will support project managers and PMO by coordinating construction work performed by external contractors and inhouse tradespeople, technicians and other staff.

The responsibilities may include:

• Oversee and direct site crews (e.g., mechanical trades, electricians, technicians), including frequent worksite visits and inspections and liaise with Consultants, Engineers and Superintendents
• Assist with job and site safety for daily activities and promote a safe work culture
• Supervise safety protocols during technical installations (e.g., confined spaces, working at heights).
• Take photos, document discrepancies, and produce field reports that support corrective actions
• Track progress of work against planned dates and escalate delays and issues project team
• Assist PM in preparing RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily logs, progress reports, and technical field notes as required
• Assist with the creation of schedules and look ahead for workers and subcontractors
• Assist with execution of risk assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with WorksafeBC, EGBC, and TRIIUMF technical and safety standards and operational requirements
• Assist project manager with required project procurement process by estimating, finding and contacting suppliers, placing orders and issuing purchase orders
• Assist project manager with required permitting (in house or outside), required inspection, and measurements
• Perform hands on technical tasks and use of basic tools as required. Approximately 10% of role, tasks include light construction or other technical work including site preparation and maintenance, and assisting other tradespeople and technicians

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings.
• Organizational skills, time management and project specific management abilities.
• Practical knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques
• Experience with project and documentation tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, P6 Primavera)
• Good oral and written communication skills to convey project priorities of schedule and safety, and understand and convey risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Able to work in a team environment (Engineering, Purchasing, Estimating, Construction, etc.).
• Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks effectively and consistently with high quality

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

The incumbent will be required to complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or diploma in a Project Management field, such as Civil Engineering/Technology or Construction Management
• 1-3 years of related professional experience, ideally in construction coordination with exposure to technical or in-house support environments.
• On site work oversight/supervisor experience
• Experience with Worksafe BC regulations

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary $59,925.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

35

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

June 08, 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.