Field Coordinator-Stage 2

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

9d • CA$80,326 - CA$97,739 • Onsite

About The Position

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy. You are responsible for coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the construction works related to the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project within the City’s Rail Construction Program; coordinating works associated with multiple phases of the project, including early works, design, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, testing, commissioning, closeout, turnover to clients, warranty and maintenance; and supporting management staff in the decision-making process by implementing construction oversight and inspection to assess the performance, quality and progress of the Stage 2 LRT project construction works. You also perform a key role in site coordination and communication; ensure compliance with all construction contract requirements; interface with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders; monitor, track and report on project status; perform site visits and prepare daily field inspection reports; review submittments and payment requests; and actively work to resolve issues in the field wherever possible, and escalate to management when needed.

Requirements

• Completion of 4 year university degree in a relevant engineering discipline or applied science from an accredited university
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience on construction projects
• Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Access to a personal vehicle also required
• English oral, reading, writing

Nice To Haves

• Experience on light rail construction projects is desirable
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) OR Licensed Architect with Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is desirable
• Certificate of Recognition (COR) training or certification from IHSA is desirable

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the construction works related to the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project within the City’s Rail Construction Program
• Coordinating works associated with multiple phases of the project, including early works, design, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, testing, commissioning, closeout, turnover to clients, warranty and maintenance
• Supporting management staff in the decision-making process by implementing construction oversight and inspection to assess the performance, quality and progress of the Stage 2 LRT project construction works
• Performing a key role in site coordination and communication
• Ensuring compliance with all construction contract requirements
• Interfacing with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders
• Monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status
• Performing site visits and preparing daily field inspection reports
• Reviewing submittals and payment requests
• Actively working to resolve issues in the field wherever possible, and escalating to management when needed

Benefits

• The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
• Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
• The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.
• Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level