Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) in Greenwood, NS invites applications for the role of Coordinator, Construction Services. The incumbent will manage and administer moderate‑to‑high‑complexity construction, professional services, and service contracts during construction to ensure all work complies with contract requirements and quality specifications.

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

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all‑inclusive.

• Manage and administer contracts to ensure work complies with contractual requirements and quality specifications.
• Coordinate and solve day‑to‑day contractual problems.
• Monitor and control schedules.
• Liaise with Client‑Partner representatives 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, industry, Client‑Partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client‑Partner expectations.
• Manage contract risk.
• Perform human‑resources functions such as coaching, supervising, mentoring, planning and allocating resources, and managing performance.

• 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.

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

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Preferred: university degree in engineering or architecture.

• 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.

• Accountable and responsible for direct reports.
• Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client‑Partners.

• Typical construction site environment; safety equipment required.
• Some work may be in a typical office environment with occasional travel.

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages.

• 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 by provincial plans.

• Life, accidental‑death, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Enhanced in Confidence 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 a $400 allowance every two years to support working from home.

• Public‑service pension.
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid‑leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans.

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

DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Candidates must obtain and maintain the required security clearance; failure to do so will result in the offer being null and void or termination with cause.

DCC's Code of Business Conduct is a condition of employment. All employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work. Employees must review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any change in circumstances annually.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace! DCC welcomes applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.

DCC is committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least five years of verifiable background information.

We provide barrier‑free access to employment opportunities and work spaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know. For assistance, email careers@dcc‑