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Coordinator, Construction Services

@ Defence Construction Canada

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Ontario

2+ years experience
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Overview

Defence Construction Canada is hiring a Coordinator, Construction Services to manage and administer low-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts. The work involves contract compliance, change orders, progress claim reviews and daily negotiations with contractors and Client-Partners. The posting states a benefits package valued at 25 to 30% of salary, but no pay range.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer construction and service contracts for compliance
  • Coordinate day-to-day contract problems and monitor schedules
  • Assess, negotiate and issue contract change orders
  • Ensure quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance

Requirements summary:

  • College diploma in engineering, applied science or related field
  • About two years of relevant experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of construction practices, products and materials
  • Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

Tools & skills

computer softwareoperating systems

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceParental leaveWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience2+ years
Travelground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Applied science
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance

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Full company description

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada’s defence requirements. It has two primary Client-Partners: the Infrastructure and Environment (IE) community at the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Communications Security Establishment. The Corporation also provides services to Shared Services Canada related to the expansion of the enterprise data centre at Canadian Forces Base Borden. From project needs planning to facility decommissioning, DCC’s work covers a broad spectrum of activities. DCC’s resources are divided among five service lines: •Contract Management Services •Environmental Services •Project and Program Management Services •Real Property Management Services Stay connected @dcc_cdc facebook.com/dcc.cdc

LinkedIn followers
31,413
People associated on LinkedIn
1,395
Reported office locations
  • 350 Albert Street, 19th floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Project Management
  • Property Management
Other recorded names
  • Defence Construction Canada
Specialties
  • Construction Services
  • Contract Services
  • Environmental Services
  • Project and Program Management Services
  • and Real Property Management Services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada’s defence requirements. It has two primary Client-Partners: the Infrastructure and Environment (IE) community at the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Communications Security…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1951
SpecialtiesConstruction ServicesContract ServicesEnvironmental ServicesProject and Program Management Servicesand Real Property Management Services
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Job description

The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers low-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent may provide support under the functional direction of a contract coordinator on higher complexity contracts. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors and the Client-Partners about quality of work, interpretation of contract documents, scope changes, progress claim reviews and other issues. The incumbent addresses contract management risks within delegated authority and complies with service line requirements.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

  • Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
  • Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems
  • Monitor and control schedules
  • Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on contract-related problems and risks)
  • Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports), as required
  • Assess, negotiate and issue contract change orders
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
  • Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

Other

  • Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
  • Carry out financial control for contracts
  • Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing
  • Manage contract risk
  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

  • Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
  • Construction products and materials
  • Project, contract and risk management principles
  • Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

  • Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

  • Use applicable computer software and operating systems
  • Interpret drawings and specifications
  • Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Typical construction site environment; incumbent is required to wear basic safety equipment
  • Some work may be in a typical office environment with occasional travel

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

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