EVEREST SIGNS

HIRING – JUNIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR (ENGINEERING & SIGN MANUFACTURING)

Company

Everest Signs, established in 1986, is a CSA-certified, full-service signage company operating from a modern 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Toronto (GTA East). We specialize in the in-house design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage for municipalities, hospitals, schools, churches, commercial developments, retail centres and corporate clients throughout Ontario.

Every project we undertake is custom designed and manufactured. From large pylon signs and LED message centres to architectural and wayfinding systems, our team manages projects from concept through engineering, manufacturing and final installation.

As our company continues to grow, we are expanding our Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, Production and Installation departments. Over the past few months, we have welcomed several new team members across multiple departments and continue to invest in developing future leaders within our organization.

Position

Junior Project Coordinator (Engineering & Manufacturing)

Job Description

Everest Signs is seeking a motivated, organized and technically minded individual to join our growing Operations Team as a Junior Project Coordinator.

Reporting directly to the Manager – Contracts & Projects and Operations Manager, this position has been designed as a structured training role that prepares the successful candidate to become a full Project Coordinator.

Initially, the successful candidate will support our Project Coordination team by managing reception responsibilities, project administration, documentation, logistics, procurement coordination and smaller projects while learning every aspect of the custom sign manufacturing industry.

As training progresses, the candidate will gradually assume responsibility for increasingly complex projects before advancing to independently managing municipal, institutional and commercial signage projects.

This position offers an outstanding career opportunity for Civil Engineering graduates or individuals with construction-related education who are interested in engineering, manufacturing, project management and construction coordination.

Duties Include

Reception & Administrative Support

- Professionally answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
- Welcome visitors and assist with general reception duties.
- Respond to routine customer inquiries and direct calls to the appropriate department.
- Assist with general office administration and correspondence.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper project files.
- Prepare project folders and document transmittals.
- Coordinate courier shipments and incoming deliveries.
- Support Project Coordinators with day-to-day administrative activities.

Project Coordination Support

- Assist Project Coordinators in managing multiple active signage projects.
- Track project schedules, approvals and manufacturing deadlines.
- Follow up on shop drawing submissions and approvals.
- Coordinate communication between clients, consultants, suppliers and internal departments.
- Prepare project documentation and installation packages.
- Assist with procurement and material ordering.
- Coordinate freight shipments and deliveries.




- Assist with production scheduling and installation planning.
- Participate in occasional site visits to verify measurements and installation conditions.
- Learn company systems, procedures and project workflows.

Manufacturing & Engineering Coordination

As training progresses, responsibilities will expand to include:

- Review approved shop drawings prior to manufacturing.
- Verify project scope, materials and manufacturing requirements.
- Prepare material lists and production checklists.
- Coordinate procurement activities.
- Monitor production schedules.
- Assist with site surveys and installation planning.
- Prepare installation checklists.
- Explain project requirements to production and installation teams.
- Assist with preparation of structural drawings where required.
- Help resolve manufacturing and installation issues.

Future Responsibilities

As experience develops, the successful candidate will gradually begin managing smaller projects independently before progressing to larger and more complex municipal, institutional and commercial signage projects.

Future responsibilities include:

- Managing complete signage projects from engineering approval through manufacturing and installation.
- Coordinating clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Reviewing shop drawings.
- Conducting site surveys.
- Coordinating procurement and production.
- Scheduling installations.
- Monitoring project budgets and timelines.
- Ensuring projects meet Everest Signs' quality standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is strongly preferred.
- Candidates with Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Technology or related technical disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
- Previous project coordination, construction or manufacturing experience is considered an asset but is not required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
- Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- AutoCAD experience is considered an asset.
- Adobe Illustrator experience is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Positive attitude, initiative and willingness to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Valid Ontario Driver's Licence is considered an asset.

Training & Career Development

At Everest Signs, we believe in developing talented people from within our organization.

The successful candidate will receive structured one-on-one training from experienced Project Coordinators and Managers while gaining practical experience in:

- Project Management
- Engineering Coordination
- Shop Drawing Review
- Procurement
- Manufacturing
- Production Planning




- Site Surveys
- Installation Coordination
- Client Communication
- Custom Sign Engineering

As knowledge and confidence develop, responsibilities will gradually expand from project administration and smaller projects to independently managing larger and more complex signage projects.

Career Growth

Everest Signs believes in promoting employees based on initiative, performance and leadership potential.

Several members of our current leadership team began their careers in junior technical positions and progressed into senior leadership roles through hands-on learning and increasing responsibility.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow through a structured career path such as:

- Junior Project Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Senior Project Coordinator
- Project Manager (future growth opportunity)
- Manager – Contracts & Projects

We are committed to investing in employees who are eager to learn, take initiative and build long-term careers with our company.

Why Join Everest Signs?

- Stable full time employment with a growing Canadian manufacturer.
- Comprehensive hands-on training and mentoring.
- Exposure to every aspect of custom sign manufacturing.
- Opportunity to work on unique municipal, healthcare, educational and commercial projects throughout Ontario.
- Friendly, supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- Modern office and manufacturing facility.
- Excellent opportunities for internal promotion and career advancement.
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and performance.
- Long-term professional growth with a company that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Build Your Career with Everest Signs

At Everest Signs, we don't just hire employees—we develop future leaders.

Many of our managers and technical professionals began their careers in junior positions and advanced through hands-on training, initiative and performance.

If you have a strong technical aptitude, enjoy solving problems, take pride in your work and are looking for a company where you can build a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

No previous sign industry experience? No problem.

If you bring a strong engineering or construction background, excellent organizational skills and a willingness to learn, we will provide the training and support needed to become a successful Project Coordinator.

Job Details

Industry:
Sign Manufacturing & Engineering

Employment Type:
Full-time

Job Function:
Project Coordination / Engineering / Manufacturing

Location:
Scarborough, Ontario

Schedule:
Monday to Friday (occasional site visits and flexible hours as project schedules require)

Salary:
Competitive and based on education, qualifications and experience.

Work Authorization:
Valid Canadian work authorization required.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, employment verification and a criminal record check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
- project management: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 JUNIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR (ENGINEERING & SIGN MANUFACTURING) (Scarborough)
🏢 Everest Signs
📍 Scarborough