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:

1. 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
2. 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.