Construction Coordinator Co-op

telMAX•Markham, ON

2d•CA$20 - CA$25•Hybrid

About The Position

About telMAX Inc.: Based in York Region, telMAX is a private equity-backed all fibre digital infrastructure platform that provides a 21st century alternative to traditional telecom networks. Recognized for four consecutive years as Canada’s Fastest ISP with an industry-leading net promoter score of over fifty, telMAX is continuing its rapid growth plan to bring its all-fibre network to residential and business customers across Southern Ontario. Your Position & How You Will Contribute: Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Co-op student will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of large-scale Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) outside plant construction projects. The successful student will work closely with with Construction Managers, Project Managers, Engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and other internal teams. The role will provide exposure to construction project coordination, vendor management, reporting, field operations, project documentation, and issue resolution. This is an ideal opportunity for a student interested in construction management, engineering, project management, telecommunications, infrastructure, business operations, or a related field.

Requirements

Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and project trackers.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of telecommunications construction and outside plant operations.
Currently enrolled in a college or university program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, or project coordination experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Support Construction Managers with the day-to-day coordination of FTTH construction projects.
Assist with tracking project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and construction progress.
Maintain accurate project trackers, records, and construction documentation.
Assist with coordinating activities between Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, vendors, and other internal teams.
Track outstanding project actions and follow up with stakeholders to ensure deliverables remain on schedule.
Support project close-out activities and ensure required documentation is complete.
Support the Construction team in identifying and escalating issues that may affect schedule, quality, or project delivery.
Participate in site visits, where appropriate, to gain exposure to construction activities and field operations.
Support the collection and organization of information related to construction quality, restoration, and completion.
Assist with preparing weekly and monthly construction reports.
Use Excel and other reporting tools to analyze construction data and identify trends or potential risks.
Support the preparation of presentations and updates for Construction leadership and project governance meetings.
Assist with construction-related documentation, purchase requisitions, vendor records, and administrative processes.
Support meeting coordination, including agendas, action items, and follow-ups.
Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, reporting, and administrative workflows.