Project Coordinator

Position Summary

Acuren is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our dynamic engineering, laboratory, and integrity operations in the Pacific Region. This unique opportunity involves providing administrative and technical support, implementing innovative work techniques, and fostering a collaborative environment within the Engineering department. 

• Location: Richmond, BC – Acuren Richmond Office
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: CA$32.00–CA$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Engineering Division Manager this role will support the efficient and profitable delivery of engineering and laboratory technical services in the following areas

Project Coordination:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Monitor and report on project progress and task lists to support adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Assist project managers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Preparation, tracking, and processing of project financials and invoices
• Management, auditing, and review of project files
• Escalate risks to the project manager as necessary

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and complete records of project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Word processing and proofing of technical letters and reports
• Preparing and issuing job estimates
• Internal and external technical meeting support (scheduling, minutes, agenda review)

Support office operations:

• Auditing and compliance support for regulatory requirements
• Support of division software use and integration
• Communication and support of work practices and metrics
• Providing direction and support to administrative staff
• Quality management support
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma, certificate, or recognized technical/trades program in a related field is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a discipline demonstrating strong writing, research, and project management skills is preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in administrative support, project coordination, or engineering coordination is required. Experience within an engineering, consulting, or technical environment is preferred.
• Bookkeeping experience is considered an asset.
• An engineering or technical background is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including experience with electronic file and document management systems.

Working Conditions

• Office based with occasional site visits required with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent requests for assistance, regular interruptions from staff or other departments
• May involve working under tight deadline and managing multiple priorities
• Lifting/carrying filing boxes up to 50 (pounds) will occasionally be required.

Company Overview and Benefits

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.