Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada; Meaford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Wellness allowance

Mental health support

Health Care Spending Account

Life insurance

Flexible workplace options

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada is seeking a detail oriented Coordinator, Construction Services to support a growing portfolio of low complexity contracts. This role oversees day-to-day contract administration, interacts with contractors and Client Partners, and interprets contract documents while managing risks and changing scope.

Travel to other sites, such as Borden, is required about twice monthly. The position emphasizes teamwork, proactive problem solving, and maintaining strong relationships

Qualifications

• College diploma in engineering, applied science or related field.
• Approximately two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems.
• Monitor and control project schedules.
• Liaise with Client-Partner representatives on contract issues and risks.
• Maintain site activity records and assess contract changes.
• Review progress claims and support contract lifecycle activities.

Skills

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Site coordination

Education

College diploma in engineering or related field

Job description

Who Can Apply?

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$69,578 - $90,451

Employment Status

Continuing

Flexible Work Option

Onsite 5 days/week

Security Level:

Secret

Language Requirement

English Essential

Closing Date

25/08/2026

Country

Canada

Defence Construction Canada is seeking a detail oriented and self motivated Coordinator, Construction Services to support a growing portfolio of low complexity construction, professional services, and service contracts. In this role, you will take ownership of day to day contract administration, working with a high degree of independence while engaging regularly with contractors and Client Partners. You will be relied upon to interpret contract documents, assess quality of work, manage scope changes, and address contract related risks within your delegated authority. Success in this position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to navigate dynamic site conditions with confidence and professionalism. Travel to other sites (such as Borden) — at least twice per month—will be required to maintain strong alignment, collaboration, and connection with the broader team.

The Coordinator, Construction Services ensures compliance with service line policies and procedures while supporting the delivery of timely, accurate, and high quality contract management services. You will participate in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors and Client Partners, review progress claims, and contribute to issue resolution throughout the contract lifecycle. Working collaboratively with colleagues and, when required, under the functional direction of a Contract Coordinator on higher complexity files, you will help develop practical solutions that support project success. This role requires a commitment to teamwork, proactive problem solving, and maintaining strong relationships that reinforce DCC’s reputation for service excellence.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

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

Primary

• Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems
• Monitor and control schedules
• Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on contract-related problems and risks)
• Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports), as required
• Assess, negotiate and issue contract change orders
• 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

Other

• Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
• Carry out financial control for contracts
• Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing
• Manage contract risk
• 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 principlesHealth and safety management

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Interpret drawings and specifications
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional advice and guidance to 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 environment with occasional travel

Check Out Your Benefits

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 deluxe travel benefit plans

LOOKING TO RELOCATE?

Here’s a Little About Your New Home

4 CDTC Meaford is located just outside the scenic town of Meaford, Ontario, nestled along the southern shores of Georgian Bay in Grey County. The base is ideally situated to support personnel from across Canada, offering a peaceful and picturesque environment that blends operational readiness with natural beauty. Grey County is a four-season destination known for its rolling countryside, vibrant small towns, and access to outdoor recreation. The region features excellent hiking, cycling, and snow sports, with nearby attractions like the Bruce Trail, Blue Mountain, and the Beaver Valley. Georgian Bay provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront relaxation, while the surrounding area offers local markets, wineries, and cultural events. CFB Meaford’s location supports both training and quality of life, making it a valued site for military operations and personnel development. For more details about the region, visit https://www.grey.ca .

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 .

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 [e-mail] .