Who Can Apply?
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range
$93,938 - $122,116

Employment Status
Continuing

Flexible Work Option
Hybrid (2 days/week)

Term Length
Security Level
Secret

Language Requirement
Bilingual Preferred

Closing Date
16/08/2026

Country
Canada

We have an exciting opportunity in the Central and North Region (CNR)! The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers moderate- to high-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure work done under them complies with contract requirements. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors, consultants 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, complies with service line requirements and integrates activities with site teams and other service lines. The incumbent may also lead and manage the human resources responsibilities for a team.

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

Primary

Manage and administer contracts to ensure work done under them complies with contractual requirements and quality specifications

Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems

Monitor and control schedules

Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on project-related problems and risks, negotiate and issue change orders)

Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports)

Liaise with other service lines and site teams, as required

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

Manage contract risk

May perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)

Other

Manage contract financials

Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party quality assurance testing

Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance

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 six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Preferred: university degree in engineering or architecture

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems

Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

Interpret drawings and specifications

Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

Development and Leadership

May be accountable and responsible for direct reports

Provide functional direction and advice to other 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 workplace 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

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.





DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.

Required

criminal record checks

reference checks

previous employment
DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.

At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] .

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📌 Coordinator, Construction Services (Quebec City)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Quebec City