Project Coordinator in Burnaby

Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI! Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years. We are at the epicentre of innovation and global expansion, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact.

Novarc Technologies is looking for a skilled and experienced Project Coordinator to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots.

Role Summary:

As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for the successful execution of various Novarc’s projects to ensure outcomes are in line with the company project goals, processes, contracts, and requirements. You will assist with the planning and execution of internal process development and improvement initiatives and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead or support internal and external projects using Novarc’s project management tools (Wrike) and processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate across Sales, Product, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Success to keep projects on track and stakeholders informed.
• Communication: Provide concise written communication to the appropriate stakeholders, including both external and internal customers.
• Scope & Risk Control: Manage client requirements, handle scope changes, and process Variation Orders (VORs).
• Financial Tracking: Monitor project profitability, manage payment schedules, and support collections.
• Continuous Improvement: Document lessons learned and apply Plan-Do-Check-Act thinking to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and improve project and business processes.
• Technical Support: Create layout drawings in SolidWorks to guide equipment installation and learn key welding knowledge to manage projects effectively.
• Quality & Compliance: Prepare NCRs, track corrective actions, and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Any other related tasks as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent experience
• 1+ year experience coordinating or managing projects in a technical or manufacturing environment
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Soft Skills:

• Humble: You leave your ego at the door and lead by serving others.
• Hungry: You bring a self-driven, relentless passion for excellence.
• Smart: You navigate situations with high emotional intelligence and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of project accounting, cash flow forecasting, and invoice management
• Experience in a startup or small-scale manufacturing environment
• Exposure to project management software (Wrike, Zoho, MS Project, etc.)
• Pursuing PMP/Prince2 certification (or interest in obtaining one)
• Familiarity with earned value management and measuring project progress

About Novarc Technologies:

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications.

Why Novarc:

• Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.
• Great place to be - We have created a fun, adventurous, and open-minded environment where our teams are encouraged to bond and express their unique selves.
• Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.
• Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.

Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment.