Assistant Project Coordinator/Co-op Student (Civil Construction)

Role overview

Maple Reinders is looking for an Assistant Project Coordinator / Co-op Student to support the delivery of civil construction projects. This placement is planned to begin in September 2026, and an 8-month or 12-month term is preferred.

In this position, you will work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents on a range of civil jobs. Your main focus will be keeping contract records organized, helping with estimating, and contributing to budget and schedule preparation. You will also get exposure to several contract models, including Design-Build, Plan and Spec, and Construction Management.

Please note that a vehicle is required, as project locations are not easily reachable by public transit.

Key objectives

The purpose of this role is to help the project team deliver profitable work in line with contract requirements, maintain high-quality standards, and support a safe work environment on site.

Responsibilities

• Keep purchase order records, shop drawing logs, submittal logs, and plan logs current and accurate.
• Learn how suppliers and sub-trades are sourced and how quotations are collected.
• Support discussions with sub-trades and suppliers to clarify the scope of work where needed.
• Help reinforce site safety practices in line with legal requirements and the company’s health and safety policy.
• Attend site meetings and assist with closing out project deficiencies.
• Monitor supplies, maintain inventory tracking, and help ensure materials arrive when needed.

Requirements

• You must be a full-time student in a relevant post-secondary program such as Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering.
• Alternatively, recent graduates from a related program who completed their studies in 2026 may also be considered.
• Prior exposure to Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel will be considered an advantage.
• A vehicle is required to travel to project sites.

About the company

Maple Reinders is a long-established Canadian construction firm with more than 55 years of experience delivering innovative solutions. The company provides full-service construction across ICI buildings and civil/environmental work, including water and wastewater treatment plants, composting facilities, energy-from-waste projects, and biogas systems.

With over 500 team members across six offices nationwide and more than 2,900 projects completed from coast to coast, the company emphasizes excellence, flexibility, and integrity.

Recognition and values

• Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
• Certified Great Place to Work.
• Recipient of several awards recognizing innovation, sustainability, and design.
• People: helping employees grow and succeed.
• Integrity: doing the right thing without compromise.
• Relationships: building trust with clients and partners.
• Stewardship: caring for communities and the environment.
• Ingenuity: welcoming challenges, encouraging ideas, and engineering solutions.

Compensation and location

The pay rate is $21 to $26 per hour, depending on previous experience. The role is based in a combination of office and site work in Mississauga, with project sites located in Guelph and York Region.

Additional information

The employer uses artificial intelligence to screen resumes for fit against the job criteria, but final hiring and interview decisions are made by people.

Maple Reinders is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and workplace diversity. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and others who contribute to a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities; requests can be directed to hr@maple.ca.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.