Employer Name: Z. A. McCarthy Engineering Services Ltd.
Location/Address: Kenora, ON (Keewatin)
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026
Hours of Work: Full-time
Wage: Our firm aims to provide fair and competitive compensation packages as well as room for growth. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $58,000 – $65,000. The final annual salary awarded for this role may vary within the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs.
Z. A. McCarthy Engineering Services Ltd. is a Northwestern Ontario multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing practical, ethical, and client-focused engineering and project management services. Our firm supports municipal, institutional, commercial, and residential projects throughout the region, with an emphasis on clear communication, reliable service, and practical solutions.
Duties:
The Engineering Project Coordinator will provide project coordination, construction administration and design document support to Z. A. McCarthy Engineering Services Ltd. The Engineering Project Coordinator will work under the direction and supervision of the Principal Engineer. The role will be based out of our firm’s office located in Keewatin, ON.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate project information, deadlines, deliverables, action items, and outstanding client, contractor, or consultant requirements.
- Support construction administration activities, including shop drawing and submittal logs, RFI tracking, change documentation, meeting minutes, contractor correspondence, site review reports, deficiency lists, and closeout documentation.
- Prepare, revise, and coordinate drawings using direction, markups, field notes, sketches, client information, and technical input provided by the Principal Engineer.
- Conduct and/or assist with site visits by documenting existing conditions, taking measurements, organizing photographs, recording observations, and preparing site notes for review by the Principal Engineer.
- Participate in external and internal coordination meetings, client discussions, and consultant
- coordination as directed, while ensuring project notes and follow-up items are clearly recorded and tracked.
- Confidentially and professionally handle sensitive project and client information.
- Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement practices within the firm and maintain organized project files, drawing registers, document control records, templates, standards, and project correspondence.
Qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an architectural, engineering, construction, technical, or project administration role.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam.
- Drawing control and drafting experience in MEP, architectural, structural, civil, or related technical disciplines is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple active tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with clients, stakeholders, and co-workers.
- Ability to take initiative, manage time efficiently and complete tasks independently.
Work Environment
- The Engineering Project Coordinator will be expected to work in-office during our firm’s standard office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. The Engineering Project Coordinator may be required to conduct or assist with on-site investigations and reviews which may include local or regional travel within Northwestern Ontario. Site visits may involve active construction sites, mechanical and electrical rooms, building roofs, and/or outdoor conditions.
Benefits
- Regular performance check-ins, including formal performance reviews to support clear expectations, feedback, development, and continuous improvement.
- Professional development opportunities may be supported through financial assistance, time accommodation, or other arrangements for relevant courses, seminars, workshops, or training, subject to prior approval and business needs.
- A flexible and balanced workplace culture.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, you are invited to submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to zachary@zmes.ca
Please provide your documents in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and our firm may contact, interview, or extend an offer to a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. Our firm is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview or direct follow-up will be contacted.