Construction Project Coordinator

District School Board of Niagara

Invites applications for the following position:

Construction Project Coordinator

One-Year Temporary Contract Position

Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what is best for students and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 42,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Coordinator to join our dynamic Facility Services team for a one-year term. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Construction, the Construction Project Coordinator will assist in the planning, execution and completion of capital building projects, renewal project and other development projects for schools, administrative buildings and facility partner projects from inception to completion.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

• Organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage a multitude of concurrent projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Capital Project Managers with multiple construction projects to support the efficient, economical, and safe operation of DSBN Facilities.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including project plans and schedules, contracts, shop drawings, budget records, progress reports, meeting minutes, compliance records, quality assurance documents, communication and RFI logs and project closeout documents.
• Review architectural and engineering designs with Capital Project Managers including performing archival search of previous projects and existing on-site conditions to develop final project design.
• Ensure start-up documentation is received from contractors prior to project start (bonds, insurance, CCDC contracts).
• Maintain clear and open communication channels with project partners, including team members, clients, vendors, and consultants.
• Review and process project invoicing against Purchase Orders and Blanket Contracts.
• Ensure close-out documentation is received and processed for use by other and future DSBN requirements (consultant sign-off letters, vendor warranties, operation manuals, building permit inspections and sign-off, and as built drawings).
• Review Building Hazardous Materials Assessments and assist in obtaining approval for Site Plan Agreements and building permits.
• Support the project procurement process to ensure it aligns with Board purchasing procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of consultant and construction contracts and tendering procedures, change order management, financial reporting and tracking.
• Coordinate with school staff, operations staff, and contractors to minimize disruption to facility operations during construction and relocation of occupants prior to and after construction to facilitate project completion.
• Provide support and co-ordinate with the move co-ordinator to ensure sites are ready for construction
• Inspect construction sites for adherence to contractual project specifications and project requirements
• Provide support with final inspections, develop deficiency lists, and ensure that all issues are addressed and corrected.
• Requires wearing safety equipment (e.g., safety shoes, hard hats) when visiting construction sites
• Knowledge of project management software such as MS Word, Outlook, Excel, to create, maintain, and refine tracking tools that support reporting, risk monitoring, procurement coordination, and project oversight.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project and organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 3-year diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architectural or Construction Technology or equivalent proven experience in the construction industry.
• A valid driver's license.

Position Details:

Contract Term: This is a temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) position lasting approximately 12 months.The successful candidate is required to work in person at the Education Centre located in St. Catharines, Ontario and travel to DSBN facilities throughout the Niagara Region.

Salary:$43.42 per hour, inclusive of Vacation and Statutory Holiday Pay.

Reason for Posting: Temporary Vacancy

How to Apply: Interested Applicants are asked to submit their application, including cover letter, resume, and three professional references using Apply to Education – Job Code no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Additional Information:

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P

DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.