Co-op Data Assistant Coordinator

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

We are currently seeking a co-op student to be our Co-op Data Assistant Coordinator and join our integrated operational controls team in our Toronto head office.

What You'll Do Here

• Learn about KPIs and supporting metrics that are used across the project to track performance
• Assist with developing reporting requirements with functional leads and utilize a standardized approach to performance reporting
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather performance reporting data and share updates relevant to performance reporting and its processes
• Be exposed to the use of reporting, cost, scheduling, and financial and other operational systems
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement
• Be exposed to and assist with the development of dashboards to monitor and analyze performance trends
• Analyze, measure, and report on project goals and objectives, engineering and design performance, construction progress, schedule, financial performance, and other essential KPIs and metrics
• Ad hoc duties related to data analytics
• Ability to learn system technologies quickly
• Experience with various data platforms such as Microsoft Power BI, Databricks, Apache Spark, Snowflake an asset
• Familiarity with data integration, ETL, visualization tools and technologies an asset
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality and security best practices an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

What You Bring To The Team

• Co-op student working towards a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or Information Systems
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense experience preferred
• SQL, DAX, Python, R, SAP Webi, or other reporting and data analytics tools an asset
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) Industry best practices: PMI, AACEI, etc. an asset
• Effective inter-personal communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different business units
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
• Detail oriented

Key skills/competency

• Data analysis
• Reporting
• KPI tracking
• Performance monitoring
• Dashboard development
• ETL processes
• Data visualization
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder communication
• Continuous improvement