Project Coordinator

At Earthscape, we create beautiful, innovative custom playground sculptures and structures that inspire children and adults to creatively play. By partnering with some of the most prestigious Landscape Architecture firms in North America, we bring brilliant playground concepts to life. Our award-winning design-build firm is located just outside of Elmira, Ontario in Waterloo Region.

Together, our ambitious team designs, engineers, builds and installs state-of-the-art timber playgrounds that become iconic and well-loved destination spaces. The work environment we've created is positive, productive, fun and rewarding. To see our one-of-a-kind projects, visit

Currently, we are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our growing team. The role of this team member is best suited to an individual with strong organizational skills, who is able to assist in coordinating and scheduling our off-site crews. The successful applicant is able to bring order from chaos, is self-motivated, and is a novel problem solver who can manage competing priorities. The successful applicant has the ability to draw conclusions from a variety of sources of information, with the proven ability to initiate and execute tasks and initiatives across multiple departments in a collegial manner.

The Fit:

• Can you think fast and slow? Our projects can be complicated. We need someone that demonstrates respect for details but can also avoid distractions and remain focused on the larger goals.
• Do you play well with others? We're greater than the sum of our parts and the only way to reach the next level is to share and cooperate with the talented and hard working people around you.
• Do you like to solve problems? The best way forward isn't always laid out in front of you. We need an individual that recognizes the essential objectives of the project and can coordinate resources effectively.

The Job:

• Coordinate site issues including problems and schedules for playground installation crews;
• Work with production staff to ensure crews are assigned optimally and to recognize problems within schedules as they occur;
• Work with site supervisors in determining critical issues, establishing priorities, and ensuring accountability in adhering to project goals,
• Interpret costing data and KPIs so that project performance is understood and critical takeaways explained.
• Assume financial oversight of site invoice approvals in consultation with estimation team and controller;
• Collaborate with senior management and support the planning and execution of departmental workflows, accountabilities, and goals for installation crews on daily and weekly basis;
• Support in seasonal recruitment activities in consultation with recruiter;
• Ensure highest standards of health and safety across all sites are adhered to;
• Participate in the growth of the business in keeping with the company culture, values and long-term strategy.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination, project management in custom construction, landscaping, manufacturing or similar industry;
• 5+ years of experience in leadership or supervisory experience, working and leading cross-functionally while assuming a position of accountability;
• Strong communication skills, with the proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences;
• Excellent computer skills, with experience in MSOffice & Google Suite;
• Thrive in a busy work environment and act as a stabilizing force when pressure rises;
• A growth mindset, and eagerness to learn from your mistakes;
• A minimum G class license.

What's in it for you?

Compensation: $65,000-75,000 commensurate with experience

This job will offer you the opportunity to work on some of North America's most innovative playground projects. The pace, challenges and problem-solving opportunities will mean you are never bored. You will have the chance to develop and refine a wide variety of skills in our rapidly growing business. Your colleagues are dynamic, and highly skilled. They have an impressive range of backgrounds, skills and expertise.

We believe in great compensation for great employees, and we reward our staff with a combination of:

• profit sharing and performance bonuses;
• employee share ownership options after one year of employment;
• extended health and dental benefits;
• work vehicle;
• social events such as summer bbqs, annual golf tournament;
• tuition reimbursement.

Accommodations: We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

Pre-employment checks: As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, criminal offence and driver's license record.

At Earthscape Play, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of bringing incredible play spaces to life. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

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