Electrical Project Coordinator Co-op - Winter 2027 (8-12 Month Term)

Role Summary

The Electrical Project Coordinator Co-op supports the successful delivery of electrical construction projects by assisting Project Managers, Site Superintendents, and project teams with project coordination, document control, procurement, scheduling, and administrative activities. This role provides hands-on exposure to project delivery while helping ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Modern Niagara standards.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

Project Coordinator Co-op Students play an important role in supporting project teams and maintaining effective project execution. Through accurate documentation, organized project tracking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, they help keep projects moving forward while developing the next generation of construction professionals.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Support project teams in delivering safe, high-quality electrical construction projects.


• Contribute to effective project execution through accurate documentation, coordination, and communication.


• Build foundational project management and construction industry experience while supporting operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and project coordination support to Project Managers, Project Teams, and Site Superintendents.


• Assist with organizing, tracking, and distributing project drawings, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and project documentation.


• Support procurement activities, including the creation and tracking of purchase orders for subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.


• Assist with change order management, project logs, and project-related correspondence.


• Maintain project filing systems and document control processes.


• Support project forecasting, scheduling updates, and reporting requirements.


• Assist with the preparation of project start-up documentation and closeout packages.


• Track and maintain project communications and records.


• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action item logs as required.


• Participate in site visits and gain exposure to field operations and project execution.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Must Haves:

• Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related post-secondary program.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Willingness to learn and work in both office and construction site settings.


• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Previous construction, field, or co-op experience.


• Exposure to electrical building systems or electrical construction projects.


• Experience with project management, construction management, scheduling, or estimating software.


• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.


• Experience working on-site within a construction environment.

Expected hourly compensation; $23 - $25.

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.

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We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.