Job Description

About us

Bird Infrastructure, a well established mechanical and infrastructure contractor with offices in Ontario and Atlantic Canada requires an Operations Coordinator. This position will be based out of our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location and will report the General Manager, Atlantic Canada. This critical role will support our ongoing essential projects throughout Nova Scotia..



The ideal candidate will have a knowledge and understanding of the construction industry, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Outlook as well as be self-motivated and have a desire to learn.



General duties include:

• Oversee the management of the Tool Crib, warehouse and job site deliveries;
• Work with the Asset Department in Ontario to maintain records, inventory and standards in accordance with Corporate Policies;
• Organizing material and equipment for delivery to various sites;
• Assist with efficiently coordinating staff, trucks and equipment;
• Scan out tools and equipment using our tracking system;
• Tracking the movements of tools from job sites;
• Completing equipment, tool and material deliveries to sites across Nova Scotia;
• Driving various delivery vehicles such as, but not limited to, work vans, F350 pickup trucks and F550 multi-lift trucks with various attachments (flat deck, bins, cubevan attachment);
• Completing shipping lists and packing slips for deliveries;
• Loading Trucks for daily deliveries as well as assisting Truck Drivers with loading and unloading trucks;
• Fix and maintain tools and equipment. Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and fixed in a timely manner;
• Identify tools and equipment that require repair or replacement;
• Ensuring that vehicles (interior and exterior) and other equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts etc.) are cleaned regularly and maintained to the "Bird Standard";
• Work with the Purchasing Department to order and maintain inventory and consumables;
• Complete consumable inventory records updating and charge outs;
• Taking orders from site staff over the phone or e-mail, as well as communicating delivery times with Forepeople and other staff.
• Receiving and storing deliveries from suppliers;
• Keep and maintain files consisting of equipment manuals with regards to operation and maintenance.
• Keep and maintain proper records for truck inspections and daily circle checks. Ensure 12 months worth of previous inspections are kept on file for all delivery vehicles.
• Ensure the Department and shop area is kept neat and organized at all times
• Clean the shop, warehouse and tool storage areas regularly;
• Assist other Departments as required.
• Support the Project Management and Field teams as required to complete our projects;
• Assist with property and building maintenance as required.


Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Construction industry knowledge and experience an asset.
• Working knowledge of general tools, machinery and equipment
• Comfortable using computers, various software and technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Forklift and other equipment licensees are an asset
• Knowledge of HRM for driver scheduling and coordination an asset
• Class 5 Drivers license
• Clean drivers abstract (please submit at time of applying)


The selected candidate will be required to travel to Newmarket, Ontario for 3-4 weeks of training with our Asset Management team.



Regular hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm and Fridays 7:30am-2:30pm and some weekends/evenings as required.



We offer competitive wages, benefits and a pension plan.



While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year