Construction Coordinator (Student) - Tomlinson Group of Companies

Founded in 1952, Tomlinson is a family owned and operated business that has grown from a one single-axle dump truck to Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services.

Currently, R.W. Tomlinson is looking for a motivated student to support our Tomlinson Infrastructure team from May to August 2026. This would be a full-time position working in the office and on job sites.   

Location: Kingston, ON

• Review and understand contract specifications and drawings.
• Working alongside Project Coordinators and Project Managers on-site to help complete impactful projects.
• Work alongside Foremen and Project Coordinators to complete measurements and prepare journal entries and conduct and coordinate quality control measures as required.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly progress invoices.
• Assist with office administration paperwork related to project needs.
• Assist with project team in updating project schedule.

Possible exposure to the following areas of work:

• Road Building, Grading, and Paving.
• Bridge rehabilitation and new bridge construction.
• Sewer and Watermain installations.
• Shoring and Piling.

*Other tasks may be provided based on the candidate’s motivation to learn, and company needs.

The ideal candidate looks something like this: 

• Has a valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Able to work from Monday to Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM.
• Able to work on site as construction is deemed an essential service (location is typically in Eastern Ontario).
• Currently enrolled in your second or third year of an engineering-related program.
• Strong advocate of Tomlinson’s core values.
• Drive and motivated to make an impact in the construction industry.
• Able to work independently with a bias towards action.
• Able to adapt and think systematically – conceptualize and problem-solve complex and detailed issues.
• Able to effectively communicate in various environments.
• Driven to lean rom others and apply teachings to a real-world setting

Where can you go from here? 

At Tomlinson, we believe in attracting, developing, and retaining the best people. This applies to all employees, including Coop students. We play an active role helping you define your career plan and develop the skills you need to get there.

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