Coordinator, Construction Services; Student

Join to apply for the Coordinator, Construction Services (Student) role at Defence Construction Canada

Who can apply? Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range: $50,407 - $65,528

Employment Status: Temporary

Security Level: Reliability

Language Requirement: English Essential

Closing Date: 31/03/2026

Country: Canada

Student Employment Opportunities: 2026 Spring/Summer Student

Are you an engineering or engineering technology, environmental sciences or project management student interested in the construction management field?

Are you excited by the prospect of supporting infrastructure projects at one of Canada’s military bases in Western Canada?

We are looking for students in the above-mentioned fields of study who have strong critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills to join one of our site office teams.

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast‑paced Crown corporation. Our more than 1000 employees—all civilians—work in offices across the country, often co‑located on military bases. Our clients include the Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence’s infrastructure and environment programs. Our corporate values are dedication, collaboration, competence, and fairness. These values guide our actions, the way we make decisions and how we conduct our business.

To help us lead the way, we are looking for open‑minded, highly motivated, ready to learn, and reliable individuals.

• Cold Lake
• Dundurn
• Shilo
• Edmonton
• Moose Jaw
• Winnipeg
• Suffield
• Wainwright

You will build a network of colleagues in a variety of disciplines who are passionate about the work they do and will lead and mentor you in a high‑performing environment. Successful candidates will gain office and field experience in construction, environmental and/or project management work, and may support in the following tasks:

• Monitoring tasks related to inspection, environmental/construction contracts, and control of materials
• Checking compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviations
• Maintaining records, schedules and documents, and preparing standard reports
• Supporting renovation and new construction projects
• Participating in the tendering phases of construction and/or environmental contracts by reviewing plans and specifications
• Participating in consultant, construction and staff meetings

Your salary The remuneration for post‑secondary students will align with the pay rates established by the Government of Canada’s Treasury Board guidelines. Compensation will be determined by the student's academic level and experience.

• Good judgement, positive attitude and flexible nature
• Knowledge of computer software programs
• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work independently

• You meet the minimum age requirement to work in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba
• You are currently enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, or related field at an accredited college or university
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is preferred
• You are eligible to work in Canada

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 The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to…