Utility Coordinator

The Utilities Coordinator is an essential role reporting to the Manager, Site Services. The position focuses on coordinating, tracking, and optimizing utility services for Horizon North's camps, facilities, and field assets. This includes working with internal teams, clients, and third-party vendors to manage utility activities, control costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Management and Analysis

• Daily utility activities, including vendor management, tracking, and invoice processing.
• Ensure cost control for all utility activities, with an emphasis on monitoring usage and comparing costs against lodge occupancy rates and vendor contracts.
• Perform cost analysis and track utility vendor invoices to support the budgeting process.
• Review and manage vendor costs against contract agreements, advising management on service status and lodge-specific costing.

Vendor Coordination and Compliance

• Work with Procurement and field teams to manage vendor contracts and optimize service delivery.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Superintendents, Camp Managers, and Maintenance teams to ensure vendor execution aligns with lodge requirements.
• Primary contact for vendors for consistent flow of information and expectations at all locations.
• Provide cost insights, performance updates, and utility recommendations to stakeholders.

Operational Oversight and Issue Resolution

• Identify, address, and resolve utility service issues that could impact financial, safety, or operational performance.
• Provide immediate solutions to utility conflicts to prevent critical impact on operations.
• Support continuous improvement by implementing feedback from work processes to refine utility tracking systems.

Safety and Other Responsibilities

• Report safety concerns promptly and take corrective action as needed.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with utilities.

• Minimum of 2 years in roles involving planning, coordinating, scheduling, and/or budget management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality, accurate documentation in a timely manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction.
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate meetings, ensuring clear communication and actionable outcomes.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for site visits or coordination purposes.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.