Project Coordinator

DSEL’s Project Administration department is a skilled group of dedicated engineers that manage the land development engineering design and approval process, coordinate with other project professionals, and maintain and improve client relationships. The Project Coordinator is an instrumental member of the team, providing support to the Project Manager and Junior Project Manager. The Project Coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day coordination activities related to land development design, including initial engineering investigations, collection of engineering design constraints, coordination with project designers, preparation of engineering reports, navigation through the design and approvals process, and design handover for construction. What You’ll Do: Prepare written communications, including emails, mark-ups or sketches to aid in coordinating the subdivision design with external project professionals Gather, compile, and review project-specific design information and constraints Coordinate with DSEL’s internal staff in the Detailed Design and Contract Administration departments as necessary to complete project coordination tasks Assist with the preparation of design reports and permit application packages Collect and manage approval agency comments and responses, including coordination of contributions from others Expedite circulation and submission of time-sensitive information and deliverables Assist with the preparation of construction handover packages Support the project management team and communicate with external project professionals Independently-monitor assigned tasks and provide updates through to task completion What will help you succeed in this role: Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline Proven ability to solve problems and to communicate ideas clearly in a technical and non-technical manner, both written and verbally Above-average knowledge and abilities in Word and Excel Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team environment Reporting to: Project Administration -Project Manager Employment type: Permanent; Full-Time (36-hours per week); Remote More details and to apply: dsel.ca/careers What we offer: Flexible 36-hour work week Remote work flexibility across Canada Dental/medical benefits plan (premiums paid by DSEL) Wellness Spending Account Competitive salary based on experience Opportunities to grow based on merit not years of service Supportive place to work with team event opportunities Annual career review DSEL is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of disability, race, ancestry, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground of discrimination prohibited by law. DSEL’s commitment to freedom from discrimination extends to all employment-related decisions, including those relating to recruitment, hiring, termination, remuneration, benefits, promotion, training and personal development. DSEL is committed to fair and accessible recruitment and employment practices. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of our selection process.

The Project Coordinator supports Project Managers by handling day-to-day coordination of land development design and approval processes. Key tasks include preparing technical communications, managing design constraints, and coordinating with internal departments and external professionals.

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in civil engineering or a related discipline. The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, clear technical communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Dental Benefits Plan • Medical Benefits Plan • Wellness Spending Account • Competitive Salary • Career Growth Opportunities • Annual Career Review

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Coordination
• Land Development Design
• Technical Writing
• Civil Engineering
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Permit Application Preparation
• Design Report Preparation
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Construction Handover

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

36 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Ontario, Canada

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available