Coordinator, Construction Services

We have an exciting opportunity in Yellowknife!

*Relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate.*

**DCC employees working in Yellowknife are eligible for the applicable Isolated Post Allowance (IPA) established by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.**

For employees with dependents, per year;

• Environment Allowance: $3,858
• Living Cost Differential: $8,730
• Fuel and Utilities Differential: $7,375
• Total Annual IPA: $19,963

For employees without dependents, per year;

• Environment Allowance: $2,315
• Living Cost Differential: $5,238
• Fuel and Utilities Differential: $4,425
• Total Annual IPA: $11,978

Bring your construction and contract management expertise to a role where you can make an impact.

As Coordinator, Construction Services, you will play a key role in delivering complex construction projects, working closely with contractors, consultants and Client-Partners to keep work moving forward, resolve challenges and ensure quality results.

You will manage moderate- to high-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts, providing oversight of contract requirements, scope changes, progress claims, schedules, quality and risks. This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional who enjoys solving problems, building strong relationships and taking ownership of projects.

YOUR ROLE

Manage construction and service contracts - Administer construction, professional services and service contracts, ensuring work complies with contractual requirements and quality specifications.

Keep projects moving - Monitor schedules, manage contract financials, maintain site activity records and coordinate day-to-day contractual issues to support effective project delivery.

Solve problems and manage risk - Work with Client-Partners to address project issues and risks, negotiate and issue change orders, and apply project, contract and risk management techniques to practical construction challenges.

Build strong partnerships - Develop effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, Client-Partners, stakeholders and teams across DCC while supporting clear communication and coordination throughout project delivery.

Support quality, safety and compliance - Help ensure quality standards are met and coordinate consultant construction reviews and third-party quality assurance testing. Support health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance.

WHAT YOU BRING

You bring knowledge and experience in:

• Construction best practices, methods, trends and relevant legislation

• Construction products and materials

• Project, contract and risk management principles

• Health and safety management

• Contract administration and construction coordination

• Interpreting construction drawings and specifications

• Applicable computer software and operating systems

• Building collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants, clients and stakeholders

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum: A college diploma in engineering, applied science or a related field, with six years of relevant experience, or the equivalent.

Preferred: A university degree in engineering or architecture.

LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION

In this role, you will:

• Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client-Partners

• Build collaborative relationships across DCC, industry and Client-Partner organizations

• Work closely with project teams to resolve construction and contractual issues

• Help coordinate resources and priorities

• Depending on the position, coach, supervise or mentor employees and may be responsible for direct reports

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This role is primarily based in an office environment and combines contract and project administration with hands-on construction involvement. Some work will take place at construction sites, where basic safety equipment is required, with occasional travel.

READY TO PUT YOUR CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE TO WORK?

Bring your construction knowledge, contract management experience and practical problem-solving skills to a role where you can take ownership, build strong partnerships and help deliver quality construction results.

Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:

Health and Wellness

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage