Columbia Seal is a multi discipline trade contractor organization. We provide building envelope and firestopping trade service and work in multi-family residential and commercial construction projects. We like to provide quality work and do so in a safe manner. We have been in business for 30 years and are looking to grow our team.

Our office is in Central Burnaby. We've got 12 team members in the office and 50+ in the field.

We are hiring for a Field Coordinator to join our team. The Construction Coordinator will assist the Project Managers in handling job site activities, reviewing site conditions, supporting the field staff with scope execution and over sight in compliance with construction documents and additional tasks as they relate to on site work process.

We are looking for someone who enjoys participating in the construction process, being involved in putting pieces together and seeing the final result through collective effort.

Your contributions

- Plan and coordinate scopes of work from start to finish, on schedule and to specification.
- Attend trade, consultant, and site meetings as each project requires
- Support field crews by explaining construction details
- Review installed work on site to confirm it meets the specified details
- Prepare site quality checklists and progress reports
- Write internal site observation reports
- Check material inventory for upcoming jobs and work with the purchaser to order what’s needed
- Work with consultants, engineers, and superintendents
- Promote and uphold our safe and respectful work culture
- Coordinate material and equipment deliveries with suppliers and vendors
- Create task lists from the scope of work for workers and subcontractors




- Keep a daily log of site operations and flag gaps that need attention

Qualifications

- Diploma in Building Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience with building envelope systems, firestopping, or construction materials
- On-site construction experience
- Knowledge of building envelope, firestopping, fire protection, or similar systems
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, especially Excel
- Understanding of project specifications (MasterFormat) and Canadian construction documents
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
- Ability to provide the drawings, details, technical information, instructions, and support a project needs to succeed
- Robust attention to detail and an organized, diligent work approach
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- Proven track record of seeing projects through to completion
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record

Things to Know

- Mostly on-site (80%), with 20% office time for site reporting through our cloud construction management platform
- Hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, or as job site conditions require

What We Offer

- Employer-paid enhanced health benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Ongoing industry and product training events
- Company attire
- Annual performance and wage review

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. A criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Coordinator (Burnaby)
🏢 Columbia Seal
📍 Burnaby