Project Coordinator

Join the Team at LJ Welding Automation

At LJ Welding Automation, we're proud to be a global leader in welding automation and custom fabrication solutions — but what truly sets us apart is our people. From engineering and manufacturing to project execution and customer support, our teams play a direct role in delivering innovative, high-quality equipment to customers around the world.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, LJ Welding Automation designs and manufactures advanced welding automation systems used across industries such as renewable energy, aerospace, oil & gas, rail, and heavy industrial fabrication. Our equipment supports critical, real-world applications — from wind tower production to large-scale infrastructure and precision manufacturing.

When you join LJ Welding Automation, you become part of a collaborative, hands-on environment where your contributions matter. We value accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork, and we offer opportunities to grow your skills while working on complex, custom projects with global impact. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and looking to build a meaningful career in an innovative manufacturing organization, you'll feel right at home here.

About the Role: Project Coordinator

LJ Welding Automation is seeking an independent and highly organized project coordinator to join our operations team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of custom projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, resources, and change control are effectively managed and communicated across departments.

This position is ideal for an experienced coordinator who is comfortable working with a high level of autonomy, takes ownership of project details, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate production runs and custom project resource scheduling, including shop capacity, materials, and labour requirements
• Own the development and maintenance of project schedules, labour estimates, and material cost documentation
• Monitor project progress against timelines and budgets, identifying variances and taking corrective action within defined authority
• Proactively identify risks or issues impacting scope, cost, or delivery and implement solutions, escalating when required
• Serve as the primary coordination point between Sales, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Production
• Lead project meetings, set agendas, track action items, and drive accountability
• Manage change orders from initiation through approval and implementation, ensuring impacts are clearly documented and communicated
• Prepare and maintain detailed project cost reports, including budget-to-actual tracking and forecasting
• Partner with Accounting to track expenditures and support financial reviews
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing project coordination processes and standardized workflows

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination or a related operations/administrative role
• Experience coordinating projects independently in a custom project, manufacturing, or operations-driven environment
• ERP experience required (Epicor experience is an asset)
• Strong understanding of schedules, budgets, and change control processes
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools

What We're Looking For

• A motivated, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of their work
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while confidently leading cross-functional coordination
• Clear and effective communicator at all levels of the organization
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Someone who thrives in a dynamic and evolving manufacturing environment

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a role where your organization, accountability, and coordination skills directly impact complex custom projects — we want to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.50-$29.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T6B 0A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• ERP systems: 1 year (required)
• Project coordination: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person