Construction Coordinator

Position: Construction Coordinator, on-site, long-term, flexible
Company: Seed the North, Inc. 
Location: This is an on-site position: Candidates can apply from anywhere in Canada and relocation assistance will be provided. We will assist with relocation to Hazelton, BC / or commute from Smithers or Terrace BC

Seed the North is an architect-led ecological restoration company located on a beautiful 160 acre property above the Skeena River, with dramatic views of Stekyoden Peak.

Construction of our seed orchard and campus began in 2020. Our context is rural and remote. We work with local craftspeople and locally sourced timber, from harvesting to finishing. We seek beauty in simplicity.

Remuneration & pay structure: salary + bonus commensurate with experience and performance

Workload: Permanent, full time, flexible schedule but minimum 140 hours every 4 weeks.
ex 1. two weeks at 40 hours + two weeks at 30 hours; ex 2. three week at 46.5 hours + one week off.

This is a long term position requiring a commitment of working 10 months per year.

Perks for this full-time, long-term position include:

• We are outdoor enthusiasts: we support powder days, bluebird days and we encourage taking the 5 yearly sick days off as outdoor paid wellness days!
• Open to hiring anyone on a work permit and willing to assist with PR
• Relocation assistance within Canada
• Paid holidays: 6% vacation earnings

• Flexible unpaid time off (if desired, i.e. for longer trips and personal endeavors)
• Professional development allowance aka project management classes, certification

Photos of our site and projects can be seen here:

• https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ai2njKLfi5GF8JHc9
• https://www.instagram.com/seed.thenorth/

Experience / Required Skills / Qualifications

We are looking for an individual who loves to organize material flow on a work site, takes ownership, loves challenges, collaborates well and is curious and confident across all phases of construction.

• 3+ solid years of relevant experience
• Bring the project to completion in the time allocated: demonstrate you are a 'finisher':

Job Description

Working full-time on realizing multiple structures: native and tree seed facility; group cabin; house and barn/shop. Your office will vary from a lovely timber framed field-office to other structures in our orchard: always a hands-on, active collaboration. Every day is unique but repetition and building on experience is a huge part of the daily adventure. You will work very closely with our crew, the lead builder, the owners and our design team. To thrive in this role, you will be the most organized person on site. You are the go-between person that communicates between the owner/principal, the design team, the construction team and the suppliers. You are a generalist that doesn’t need full expertise in construction and architectural design, but can understand the problems and challenges well enough to support a thriving site.

• Work in our 6-8 person team plus a small but mighty range of fabricators, suppliers, craftspeople.
• Read architectural plans/ perform takeoffs/ produce estimates
• Order light fixtures, fasteners, membranes, wood, wool, steel and tools
• Move the build confidently forward / make decisions / know when to consult
• Take ownership of the project and especially scopes under your lead
• Collaborate on generating cutlists and procure materials
• Work with businesses and sawyers from small-scale sawmills
• Plan and manage daily logistics at the work site
• Assist fabrication processes, read shop drawings
• Procure building materials, equipment, furniture, and fixtures
• Find creative ways to solve logistical challenges
• Light drafting / drawings in order to communicate your carpentry process an asset
• Supported by the design team, you interpret architectural drawings and support their realization.

This is a deeply respected role on site. You report to and advocate for the founder/ principal.

Commute from Smithers or Terrace or Hazelton: we are 10 minutes from New Hazelton.

The ideal candidate will enjoy living and working in a rural and remote environment, and may enjoy nearby world-class hiking, paddling, fishing, hunting, running, mountain biking and skiing!

In keeping with our commitment to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

How to Apply

Please send a human-written cover letter, resume, and selected portfolio materials (if applicable) to careers@seedthenorth.ca prior to the closing date of December 4th, 2026, 11:59pm PT.

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