Project Coordinator - Environment

JDS is seeking a motivated and highly organized Project Coordinator to join our team advancing a multi-phase remediation project near Carmacks, Yukon. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of a significant mine reclamation initiative that is critically important to federal, territorial, and First Nation governments, as well as other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, environmental science, and/or project coordination within the mining, construction, and/or environmental remediation sectors, coupled with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a project that prioritizes sustainability, collaboration, and community partnership.

The work schedule will include a mix of standard 40-hour office work weeks, with site visits and stakeholder meetings in various locations.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
  • Accept No Mediocrity
  • Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically
  • True to Our Word
  • Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
  • Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers
  • No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation
• Perform work such as:
  • Project Coordination:
    • Drive progress by planning, executing, and monitoring project activities across multiple tasks/phases.
    • General site coordination for care & maintenance work and site programs, supporting by the Site Manager.
    • Development of RFQs, RFPs, and bid evaluations.
    • Hiring and managing contractors, reviewing invoices, and negotiating contracts.
    • Planning site programs and supporting their execution through coordination and procurement. Examples of site programs include drilling programs, soil remediation, environmental monitoring, infrastructure and equipment upgrades/maintenance.
    • Management of technical and environmental desktop scopes.
    • Management of subconsultants.
  • Project Controls:
    • Budget development, change management, and cost tracking and reporting.
    • Reviewing weekly timesheets, contractor invoices, monthly invoices from JV partners, and entering data into the project control system.
    • Maintaining the project Work Breakdown Structure.
    • Soliciting quotes from subcontractors/subconsultants.
    • Requesting Purchase Orders from Accounts Payable.
    • Developing and utilizing change management tools such as change notices, change orders, RFIs, DCRs, from both the owner and consultant / contractor side, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.
    • Developing invoice packages.
    • Tracking and projecting project revenue.
  • Cost Estimating / Scheduling:
    • Cost estimating for project activities to support budgets and change management.
    • Contributing to and maintaining detailed project schedules.
  • Communications & Reporting:
    • Leading, coordinating, and documenting meetings.
    • Reporting to the project team and Board, federal government, and First Nation government.
  • General Administration:
    • Organization and filing of project documentation, including vendor proposals, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, reports, etc.
  • Engagement: (supported by Engagement Lead)
    • General coordination and liaison between project teams, federal government, and First Nation governments.
    • Engaging with the local First Nations community to communicate the work completed on site and various opportunities.
    • Promote collaboration and mutual understanding through culturally sensitive practices.
    • Support communication and reporting pertaining to agreements, partnerships, and plans with First Nations, communities, and other key stakeholders.
    • Prepare and deliver project updates and reports to the First Nation government and local community in meetings, workshops, and community consultation events.
  • Health and Safety:
    • Promote a culture of health and safety throughout all phases of the project.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Environment & Reclamation

JDS is seeking a motivated and highly organized Project Coordinator to join our team advancing a multi-phase remediation project near Carmacks, Yukon. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of a significant mine reclamation initiative that is critically important to federal, territorial, and First Nation governments, as well as other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, environmental science, and/or project coordination within the mining, construction, and/or environmental remediation sectors, coupled with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a project that prioritizes sustainability, collaboration, and community partnership.

The work schedule will include a mix of standard 40-hour office work weeks, with site visits and stakeholder meetings in various locations.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and adhere to the JDS Way:
  • ▪ Accept No Mediocrity
  • ▪ Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, & Practically
  • ▪ True to Our Word
  • ▪ Insist on the Highest Standard of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
  • ▪ Open & Honest Communication Shared Both Internally and With Customers
  • ▪ No Harm to People, Environment, Assets, or Reputation
• Perform work such as:
  • ▪ Project Coordination:
    • Drive progress by planning, executing, and monitoring project activities across multiple tasks/phases.
    • General site coordination for care & maintenance work and site programs, supporting by the Site Manager.
    • Development of RFQs, RFPs, and bid evaluations.
    • Hiring and managing contractors, reviewing invoices, and negotiating contracts.
    • Planning site programs and supporting their execution through coordination and procurement. Examples of site programs include drilling programs, soil remediation, environmental monitoring, infrastructure and equipment upgrades/maintenance.
    • Management of technical and environmental desktop scopes.
    • Management of subconsultants.
  • ▪ Project Controls:
    • Budget development, change management, and cost tracking and reporting.
    • Reviewing weekly timesheets, contractor invoices, monthly invoices from JV partners, and entering data into the project control system.
    • Maintaining the project Work Breakdown Structure.
    • Soliciting quotes from subcontractors/subconsultants.
    • Requesting Purchase Orders from Accounts Payable.
    • Developing and utilizing change management tools such as change notices, change orders, RFIs, DCRs, from both the owner and consultant / contractor side, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.
    • Developing invoice packages.
    • Tracking and projecting project revenue.
  • ▪ Cost Estimating / Scheduling:
    • Cost estimating for project activities to support budgets and change management.
    • Contributing to and maintaining detailed project schedules.
  • ▪ Communications & Reporting:
    • Leading, coordinating, and documenting meetings.
    • Reporting to the project team and Board, federal government, and First Nation government.
  • ▪ General Administration:
    • Organization and filing of project documentation, including vendor proposals, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, reports, etc.
  • Engagement: (supported by Engagement Lead)
    • General coordination and liaison between project teams, federal government, and First Nation governments.
    • Engaging with the local First Nations community to communicate the work completed on site and various opportunities.
    • Promote collaboration and mutual understanding through culturally sensitive practices.
    • Support communication and reporting pertaining to agreements, partnerships, and plans with First Nations, communities, and other key stakeholders.
    • Prepare and deliver project updates and reports to the First Nation government and local community in meetings, workshops, and community consultation events.
  • ▪ Health and Safety:
    • Promote a culture of health and safety throughout all phases of the project.

Key Competencies:

• Background in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Environmental) or related sciences.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project controls or management in a relevant field.
• Understanding of project cost control fundamentals with analytical skills and experience in financial analysis, modeling, and budget methodologies.
• Experienced working in reclamation and care and maintenance, preferably with a focus on closed mine sites is considered an asset. Relevant experience in Yukon or similar regions is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable Yukon legislation and remediation best practices is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders including First Nations communities, government, and regulatory bodies. Relevant experience in the Yukon or similar regions is considered an asset.
• Proficient in implementing change management tools and managing budgets.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and technical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Teams is required.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 is considered an asset.
• Previous site experience.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging environments.
• Based in Vancouver, Whitehorse, or willing to relocate is a strong asset. Accommodation will be provided while on site.
• Valid Driver's license required (minimum of Class 5).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Character:

• Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high-performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value for our internal and external clients.
• Must be willing to take responsibility for project performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
• Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation:

• Compensation is based on experience. (approx. $65/hr)
• Compensation is based on actual hours of work performed (hourly as opposed to salary).
• Travel time to/from a project site is paid from point of hire up to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.
• Time off will be accommodated with appropriate advanced notice to the MNRP Project Manager.
• Vacation starts at two weeks per years (and included in hourly compensation). Additional un-paid time off is available based on project workload.
• A Health Savings Account is provided.

Work Schedule:

• Work in the office is capped at 10 hours per day, with 8 hours per day as standard.
• On-site work is capped at 12 hours per day.