Project Coordinator

Why We’re More Than Trailers

For 45 years, Southland Trailers has been building more than trailers — we’ve been building a company where people come first. Today, we’re one of Canada’s largest trailer manufacturers with 600+ team members and a simple operating philosophy: people first, processes second, products third.

We believe in hard work, open communication, a positive attitude, continuous improvement, and leading with humility and respect. Using LEAN manufacturing and modern technology, we design and build high-quality trailers while constantly finding better ways to work.

At Southland, you’ll find a collaborative, hands-on environment where ideas are welcomed, initiative is valued, and your work makes a real impact.

If you’re driven, curious, and want to grow with a company that’s going places — you’ll fit right in.

The job

You'll own a project from start to finish: the plan, the schedule, the details and the follow-through. On this project, "close enough" isn't good enough. One missed number or skipped step costs real time and money, so we need someone who checks their work, then checks it again, and keeps everyone else on track without being asked.

What you'll own

• Planning: Build the project plan, timeline and budget, and break the work into clear steps with owners and deadlines
• Organizing: Keep every document, drawing, spec, order and approval current, in one place, and easy to find
• Checking: Verify the details, numbers, specs, quantities, dates, before anything moves forward, and catch errors before they become problems
• Coordinating: Keep the multiple teams involved working from the same plan and on the same page
• Tracking: Report where things stand every week - on time, on budget, or not and why
• Solving: Spot risks early, bring options to the table, and keep the project moving
• Improving: Build the checklists and processes that make the next project easier, since you're the first person in this role

What success looks like in your first year

• The project hits its key milestones on time and on budget
• Errors are caught before they reach the floor, the supplier or the customer
• Anyone can find the current status of anything in under a minute
• The people you work with trust your plan and your numbers
• You've built a project playbook we can use for every project after this one

Where this role can take you

• You'll build this role from the ground up and shape how Southland runs projects
• You'll work closely with our leadership team and see how the whole business fits together
• As we grow, so can this role

You're probably a fit if you

• Are the person who notices the typo, the wrong number or the missing step that everyone else missed
• Are organized to the point that people come to you to find things
• Have drive, and finish what you start without being chased
• Can keep several moving pieces on track at once without dropping any of them
• Follow up the second, third and fourth time if that's what it takes
• Speak up when something's off, even if it's not what people want to hear
• Are strong with Excel or project tools, and can learn new systems quickly

Project coordination or project management experience is a big plus, especially in manufacturing or construction. But we care more about what you've done than your job title. If you've run something complicated and got every detail right, tell us about it.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Southland Trailers, we build big things and we back the people who build them.

• Strong Pay with regular performance reviews because effort should be rewarded
• Real Growth training, development, and advancement opportunities that actually lead somewhere
• Compressed Workweek for better work life balance
• A Culture That Has Fun -Social Club events like wing nights, hockey games, family events, BBQs, bowling, and more
• Benefits That Matter comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• RRSP Matching future you will thank you
• Hot Food On Site fresh breakfast, lunch, and snacks in our in-house cafeterias
• Stable, Growing Company — 46+ years in business and still expanding
• Certified Living Wage Employer and named one of HRDC’s Best Places to Work (2024-2026)

How to Apply

Think you’ve got what it takes? Send us your resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying, you consent to Southland Trailers contacting you via the phone number and email address provided. Southland Trailers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.