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Defence Construction Canada

Coordinator Professional Services Contracts

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Defence Construction Canada

Provides project management, construction, and infrastructure services for the Canadian Defence sector.

Manage high‑risk professional services contracts, overseeing scope, cost, schedule, and compliance.
1 months ago ago
C$91,826 - C$119,370
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Marine
Role

Description

software use
deliverable review
cost estimating
risk management
schedule tracking
financial management
  • Use applicable computer software and operating systems
  • Ensure consultant deliverables comply with contract requirements (e.g. review invoices, statements of work, deliverables)
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
  • Provides functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-Partners
  • Visit construction sites, and coordinate construction-phase activities and performance with construction coordinators
  • Prepare estimates and negotiate costs for additional contract scope
  • Carry out quality assurance for contract work and write contract performance reviews
  • Manage risks associated with contracts
  • Ensure consultant work complies with health and safety, industrial security and environmental requirements
  • Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
  • Track and monitor schedule, including all milestone deliverables
  • Manage the financial aspects of the contract and payment certification
  • Review statements of work for problems related to contract management
  • Manage multiple contracts and competing priorities, as required
  • Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
  • Apply project, contract and risk management techniques
  • Estimate fees for professional services contracts
  • Provide support to and coordinate work with other service lines. (e.g. on pre-tender reviews)

Requirements

design process
project management
risk management
pmp
college diploma
5 years
  • Design process and typical deliverables (e.g. pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents)
  • previous employment
  • Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. Project Management Professional, Certified Engineering Technologist)
  • Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
  • Project, contract and risk management principles

Benefits

  • Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
  • Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
  • Typical office environment with occasional travel
  • $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
  • criminal record checks
  • Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
  • Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
  • 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
  • Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
  • Public-service pension
  • $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

  • requires a reliability security clearance involving criminal record, reference, employment, credit/financial checks, and fingerprinting.
  • eligibility for clearance needs 5‑10 years of verifiable background information as detailed in the standard on security screening.
Company

Overview

  • Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
  • Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.
  • Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations.
  • Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works.
  • Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety.
  • Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security.
  • Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs.
  • Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Culture + Values

Since 1951
Year Established
The company has consistently supported defence infrastructure and environmental requirements, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to its mission.
  • Collaboration: Committed to developing collaborative relationships with Client-Partners, industry, employees and other stakeholders. Together, they leverage shared expertise toward common goals.
  • Competence: Offers a dynamic and inclusive working environment where employee experience, expertise, and diversity enable innovative solutions for client needs.
  • Fairness: Engages everyone in a fair and ethical manner, embraces equity and inclusion, and advocates for mutual respect and professionalism throughout its business.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2050
Joining Canada's Net-Zero Challenge
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
80% GHG Reduction
Supporting DND energy targets
Helping achieve energy reductions for the Department of National Defence.
15.7M CAD Investment
Net-Zero Ready Facility
Constructed a 3,389 m² training facility with geothermal and water treatment.
31% Energy Reduction
Energy Performance at CFB Kingston
Delivered energy savings with significant GHG reductions.
  • Managed construction of CFB Gagetown Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Facility (3,389 m², CAD 15.7 million), running almost completely off-grid with geothermal heating, onsite water treatment and septic, net-zero ready.
  • Since 2018, delivered energy performance contracts at CFB Kingston (31 % energy reduction, ~5,865 tCO₂e fewer emissions), and multiple other bases including Petawawa, Esquimalt, Greenwood and Bagotville.
  • Under DEES and federal Greening Government Strategy, contributing to national targets: 40 % GHG reduction from real property and light-duty fleets by 2025 and net-zero by 2050.
  • Tracking and monitoring GHG emissions, reducing contaminated sites via Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan, plus waste audits and diversion initiatives.
  • Awarded best practices in environmental sustainability (Real Property Institute of Canada) for net-zero building at CFB Gagetown.

Inclusion & Diversity

April 20, 2021
Diversity Strategy Launch
Company launched Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2.0 with a five-year roadmap for new initiatives to advance inclusion and acceptance.
41.9% Women
Workforce Representation
Women make up 41.9% of the workforce, reflecting a significant portion of the company's diverse employee base.
$1,000+ Raised
Internlational Cuisine Initiative
International Cuisine lunch/cookbook initiative raised over CAD 1,000 for charity, fostering cultural exchange and community impact.
  • Indigenous individuals make up 4.5% of the workforce (LMA 3.3%), persons with disabilities 5.7% (LMA 8.5%), and visible minorities 11.3% (LMA 18.0%).
  • Recognized three years consecutively by Employment and Social Development Canada for its inspirational role model in employment equity; two executives designated as Employment Equity Champions.
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Coordinator Professional Services Contracts at Defence Construction Canada in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada