Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team!

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Coordinator, Skilled Services (Consultant) Contracts & Security to support the delivery of construction projects in Halifax.

The Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts & Security, manages and administers low-risk professional services contracts or supports senior contract coordinators on higher risk projects. The incumbent manages contract-related risks, manages multiple contracts, as required, and provides regular reports to supervisors and the Client-Partners. The incumbent manages the contract cost, scope and schedule, coordinates work with other stakeholders, and manages service providers’ and project managers’ expectations.

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

Primary

Manage multiple contracts and competing priorities, as required

Prepare estimates and negotiate costs for additional contract scope

Ensure conformance with the contract (e.g. review invoices, statements of work, deliverables)

Carry out quality assurance for contract work and write contract performance reviews

Track and monitor schedule, including all milestone deliverables

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 risk associated with contracts





Review and track security forms submitted by industry and process Visitor Clearance Requests (VCRs)

Support the Coordinator, Security and Site Security Officer with compliance to corporate and industrial security requirements, as assigned

Gather statistical and other information to generate reports in support of security activities

Research and respond to inquiries, and serve internal and external clients

Carry out document and records management

Other

Review statements of work for problems related to contract management

Visit construction sites, and coordinate construction-phase activities and performance with construction coordinators

Ensure consultant work complies with health and safety, industrial security and environmental requirements

Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in consulting

Estimation of fees for professional services

Construction products and materials

Procurement mechanisms, contract law and consultant bidding process

Design process and typical deliverables (e.g. pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents)

Federal Security Requirements Checklist

Project, contract and risk management principles

Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with approximately two years’ relevant experience,



or the equivalent

Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. Project Management Professional, Certified Engineering Technologist), professional experience or post-secondary education in security

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems

Apply project, contract and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional advice and guidance to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office setting with occasional travel

Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

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 perks coverage

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📌 Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts & Security (Nova Scotia)
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