Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most key projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of creative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come!

The Overhead Catenary

Systems (OSC) Field Coordinator will report directly to the OCS Package Manager to support the installation and execution of project deliverables ensuring we are on time and within budget.

Main Responsibilities Ensure the Construction is in full compliance with the Project Agreement, including matters relating to quality, safety, environment, and life cycle performance, such as Project’s ECO Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and all applicable legislation

Review and understand project schedule

Serves as a liaison with project management reporting on inspections, subcontracting, progress, and delays

Participates in project meetings and facilitates regularly scheduled meetings related to execution and deliverables for the project

Proactively identifies and works to resolve any site issues that may impede the project delivery

Responsible for implementing and monitoring all OCS related works on site as per the defined scope of work

Have a strong knowledge of the project agreement (PA), project specifications,



approved drawings and control that all work are performed accordingly

Initiate and monitor Field Change Directive in close relation with site team, package manager and the OCS Engineer of Record (EoR)

Lookahead planning of material requisitions and other resources as needed

Monitor with the warehouse manager the OCS preparation works or any works related to OCS installation and performed at the Warehouse

Monitor closely the stored material, tools and consumables with the yard manager to avoid any shortage

Prepare schedule for the installation activities

Monitor installation activities with the OCS superintendent / site supervisor

Plans and coordinates site activities with Safety and Quality departments to ensure applicable procedure enforcement

Plan and coordinate site activities with other sub-systems construction representatives to avoid/minimize installation conflicts (clashes)

Support site team for all design and technical related queries

Initiate Non-Conformity Report through Aconex when required

Monitor non-conformity and is responsible for closing it within the allowed timeframe

Perform site quantity take offs

Establish the daily progress report and other related reports, inspect documents which relate to site activities

Participate actively in the monthly cost control for the OCS budget and in the OCS budget reviews under the authority of the package manager

Report any close call,



incident or accident to the safety department and the line management

Actively represent the company in a professional manner at all times by providing clear on-site communication / clear understandable work reports / regular communication with the concerned parties responsible for timely escalation of any issues or occurrences

Other duties assigned by Package Manager

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field from an Accredited Institution, or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience will be considered

3-5 years of demonstrated self-performing experience in construction field, on large, complex, heavy civil transportation projects (roads and highways, bridges and tunnel, rail and transit)

Demonstrated understanding of basic engineering and concrete construction concepts, practices, and procedures

Good command of all Microsoft Office tools & AutoCad

Good communication skills, ability to plan and organize daily activities, action-oriented, high ability to analyze and resolve problems, ability to perform under pressure and able to be flexible and adapt to dynamic environments

Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions

DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

📌 OCS Coordinator (Edmonton)
🏢 Colas Canada
📍 Edmonton