Close Date:
March 19, 2025
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
The City of Kamloops is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Capital Projects team. The Capital Projects team works to plan and execute a diverse portfolio of projects that aim to improve and expand our City’s facilities, parks and infrastructure. Reporting to the Capital Projects Supervisor, this role applies administrative and technical expertise to support the success of these projects through planning, design, and construction. Responsibilities include tracking project schedules and budgets, development and administration of contracts, coordination of contractors, oversight of design and construction, ensuring compliance with requirements, and generally removing project roadblocks. If you’re a strong problem solver, you thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to help keep Kamloops great, apply today!
Make a positive impact on the community. You can feel a sense of pride as you enjoy the lifestyle Kamloops offers because you are part of creating and sustaining it. Take advantage of employee well-being programs that include support for mental well-being and physical health through onsite gyms and a Wellness Works program that focuses on this critical corporate building block.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of a two-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
- Eligible for certification as an Applied Science Technologist with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC).
- Certified Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) Contract Administrator, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Minimum of five years' previous experience as a construction Inspector or in design and field inspection of municipal facilities including waterworks, sewerage, roads, and structures including at least two years of recent contract administration experience.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE 900 Local Position.
Please note that this position is currently under review and the pay grade is subject to agreement between the employer and the Union.
Hourly Rate
$ 50.451
Hours & Days of Work
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hours per Week
35
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
