Project Coordinator [New to Nuclear] Job Details | Aecon

Project Coordinator [New to Nuclear]

Aecon is delivering some of Canadas most complex and safety-critical infrastructure projects as part of the nuclear life-extension and refurbishment program.

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking Project Coordinators with strong planning, coordination, and execution experience gained in complex, highly regulated, or technically demanding environments.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your transferable skills to major capital infrastructure programs while contributing to work that supports the longterm reliability of Canadas cleanenergy supply.

If youre motivated by disciplined execution, precision, and work with lasting national impact, this role offers the opportunity to grow your career within the nuclear sector.

New to Nuclear? Direct nuclear experience is not required. Experienced professionals with strong backgrounds in automotive, manufacturing, or other similarly regulated environments will be supported through structured onboarding and training, and are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do Here:

Reporting to the Project Manager or Area Manager, the Project Coordinator will support the successful delivery of assigned project scopes by:

• Coordinating project schedules, milestones, and deliverables across engineering, construction, quality, safety, and procurement

• Tracking progress, risks, action items, and dependencies; escalating issues as required

• Supporting development and maintenance of work packages, plans, and execution documentation

• Coordinating procurement activities, including material readiness, tracking, and documentation

• Preparing project reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and presentations for internal and client stakeholders

• Supporting field execution activities, including readiness, shift reporting, and closeout documentation

• Assisting with project controls, cost tracking, and change management

• Promoting a strong safety culture and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements

Skills & Experience That Transfer Well to Nuclear

• Program or project coordination supporting engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams

• Experience with structured schedules, milestones, and change control

• Managing documentation, configuration, and compliance in regulated environments

• Reporting project performance, risks, and KPIs to senior stakeholders

• Coordinating multi-trade or multidiscipline project scopes

• Supporting CAPEX projects, plant upgrades, shutdowns, or complex installations

• Managing schedules, materials, vendors, and deliverables in safety-critical environments

• Working within formal quality, safety, and procedural frameworks

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3-5+ years of experience supporting technically complex projects, processes, or programs, including schedule integration, document control and records management, reporting, and crossfunctional stakeholder coordination across multidisciplinary teams

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing or similarly regulated / safety-critical environments

• Process-driven with a strong organization and prioritization skills, with experience navigating multiple stakeholders and dependencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience using project scheduling, tracking using commercial or inhouse project management systems, or enterprise project control systems is an asset; ability to quickly learn new tools and systems as required

• Postsecondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Engineering Technology, Project Management, Business, or other technical related fields)

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain the required government security clearance for work on nuclear projects

Attributes for Success in Nuclear

• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and commitment to safety and quality.

• Comfortable working within structured processes, procedures, and governance frameworks.

• Willingness to learn and adapt within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

• Teamoriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Why Aecon

• Exposure to large-scale, long-term nuclear infrastructure projects

• Structured onboarding and support for professionals transitioning into nuclear

• Mentorship, growth, and development opportunities we invest in you

• Strong focus on safety, quality, and disciplined project execution

• Opportunities for long-term growth within Aecons nuclear portfolio

Reason for vacancy: New

Pay Range: $70 - 90K CAD