Coordinator, Electrical - Major Projects

The Calgary Airport Authority

$103K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligibility to obtain a RAIC, assistance provided during the application process.
  • Graduation from an electrical apprenticeship program (journeyperson certification) required; electrical engineering education is an asset.
  • 4-6 years of hands-on experience in electrical construction or engineering in complex environments.
  • Proven experience conducting site inspections with contractors and verifying installation quality.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documents for compliance with codes and standards.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for engaging stakeholders and resolving technical conflicts.
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; valid Class 5 driver's license and current driver’s abstract required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical coordination as the main contact for redevelopment projects at Calgary Airports.
  • Integrate electrical scope across planning, design, construction, and close-out phases.
  • Review electrical designs, manage RFIs, and confirm readiness for construction.
  • Engage with stakeholders to communicate electrical requirements and resolve coordination issues.
  • Identify and escalate risks by analyzing designs and assessing impacts to safety and operations.
  • Verify field execution through site inspections and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Support project turnover by validating system readiness and integration into airport infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Full-Time position for a 4-year term (June 2026 - June 2030).
  • Onsite work environment.
  • Unionized position provides job security and support.
Full Job Description
Salary: Band 9 ($103,701.00)

Status: Full-Time, 4 Year Term (June 2026 - June 2030), Unionized

Work environment: Onsite

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: June 8, 2026

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead electrical intake and coordination by acting as the primary Electrical Department contact for Calgary Airports' redevelopment projects and directing technical inquiries to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Integrate electrical scope across project phases by embedding electrical requirements into planning, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out activities.
  • Review electrical designs and manage RFIs by evaluating drawings, specifications, and submittals, coordinating responses to technical inquiries, and confirming readiness for construction.
  • Engage stakeholders and contractors by communicating electrical requirements, resolving cross-disciplinary coordination issues, and aligning project teams on technical expectations.
  • Identify and escalate risks and deficiencies by analyzing designs and field conditions, assessing impacts to safety and operations, and coordinating resolution of complex technical issues.
  • Verify field execution and compliance by conducting site inspections, monitoring contractor work, and ensuring alignment with Calgary Airports' standards, Canadian Electrical Code, and CSA safety requirements.
  • Support commissioning and project turnover by validating system readiness, confirming completion of electrical deliverables, and ensuring seamless integration into existing airport infrastructure.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
  • You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry - we'll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
  • Graduation from an electrical apprenticeship program (journeyperson electrician certification) is required. Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering is an asset.
  • 4-6 years of hands-on experience delivering electrical construction or engineering projects in complex operational environments is required.
  • Proven experience conducting site inspections and working directly with contractors and consultants to verify installation quality and resolve technical issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documents to validate compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, resolve technical conflicts, and clearly convey complex electrical requirements, demonstrated through experience working with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to drive issue resolution and maintain alignment across multiple concurrent projects.
  • As this position is considered safety-sensitive, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process.
  • This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver's license and a current driver's abstract as part of the hiring process.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
  • Professional certification such as P.Eng., CET, or equivalent.
  • Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.
  • Experience working in large-scale, regulated, or 24/7 operational environments.
  • Bilingual in English and French

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