We Are Canem Systems

Canem Systems is a leading full-service electrical and mechanical contractor, offering comprehensive services across Canada. Our expertise spans design assistance, pre-construction, planning, installation, and maintenance. We excel in delivering sophisticated solutions for complex projects and provide a wide range of specialized trade services, including electrical, mechanical, data, and communications.

With eight offices across Canada and a dedicated workforce of over 700 professionals, Canem Systems operates in diverse public and private market sectors. Our extensive knowledge, capabilities, and experience enable us to support projects in commercial, healthcare, transportation, light industrial, and data centre sectors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird, Canem Systems has been energizing Canada for over 60 years’ with cutting edge systems, practices and collaborative project management. With several office locations across Canada, Canem Systems is currently looking for a Mechanical Project Coordinator.

The Mechanical Project Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent and will be responsible for coordination of all production requirements including but not limited to safety, quality, administration, scheduling, cost controls, client/sub-contractor/craft communication and management.

This is an office-based position located in Mississauga. Occasional travel may be required to client offices or sites across Canada

What You Will Be Working On:

• Work with the business to develop business case and feasibility studies for project intake

• Assist with major construction projects, including liaison with Owners, Consulting Engineers and Subcontractors

• Support with the preparation and execution of overall mechanical work plan and schedule

• Review and process shop drawings

• Coordination of material and equipment need

• Prepare weekly productivity and cost tracking

• Prepare cost estimates for change orders and audit purposes

• Price site instructions, work orders and change notices

• Assist with quality assurance and management of client expectations

• Prepare monthly progress application and expedite payments

• Provide document turnover to client at completion of project

• Assist with maintenance of project files and preparation of reports

• Participate in on-site safety meetings and be a leader of initiatives

• Provide safety leadership through implementation of the Bird Safety Program and monitoring the safety performance of the project team and subcontractors

• Foster and maintain positive relations and communication with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors

• Build and manage business relationships

What We Are Looking For

• Graduated from a Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management program

• Highly motivated and able to complete assignments with minimal direct supervision

• Knowledge of standard health, safety, and environmental requirements and practices in the construction industry

• Driver’s license and able to operate a motor vehicle required

• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

• Effective and efficient problem solving and decision-making skills; thoughtful, proactive and creative

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment

• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

The People Behind our Work

At Canem, we prioritize a high commitment to the employee experience, fostering a professional and engaged workforce. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and collaborative community, driven by a strong sense of belonging, well-being, and social responsibility. Our people are what matter most; without them, our business would not exist. Our teams are comprised of construction professionals who deliver on our commitments with integrity and professionalism for all clients across diverse market sectors throughout Canada.

Safety, To Us It’s Personal

We put safety first. Our holistic health and safety culture is rooted in our commitment to work in a spirit of collaboration with all employees, trade partners, clients, and suppliers to foster the healthy and safe work environment that every worker deserves. Our goal is to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.