Posted 7 days ago
Coordinator, Construction Services
@ Defence Construction Canada
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Defence Construction Canada is hiring a Coordinator, Construction Services to manage and administer low-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts for compliance with contract requirements. The role involves daily negotiations with contractors and Client-Partners on quality, contract interpretation, scope changes and progress claims.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and administer construction contracts for compliance
- Coordinate day-to-day contract problems and monitor schedules
- Negotiate and issue contract change orders
- Ensure quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance
- Provide functional advice to employees and Client-Partners
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 legislation
- Project, contract and risk management skills
- Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Applied science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Defence Construction Canada
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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
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1951 |
| Specialties | Construction ServicesContract ServicesEnvironmental ServicesProject and Program Management Servicesand Real Property Management Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 111 |
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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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