Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Specialist)

Defence Construction Canada; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and sick leave

Wellness allowance

Mental health support

Life and disability insurance

Pension and vacation

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, seeks a detail-driven Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Specialist) to lead construction and consultant procurement from planning through award. You’ll work with project managers, consultants, and industry partners to ensure fair, efficient processes aligned with policy and regulation.

You’ll advise teams on requirements, manage multiple procurement activities, and help deliver infrastructure for Defence Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction procurement, contract administration, consultant selection, project delivery.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and public-sector procurement.
• Strong understanding of construction and professional services contracting.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to review technical and project documentation while managing multiple procurement activities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement That Matters: develop and administer procurement strategies for construction and consultant contracts, prepare solicitation and tender documents, coordinate bid evaluations, and support contract awards from beginning to end.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: advise project managers and client-partners on procurement and contract requirements, helping teams make informed decisions and keep projects moving.
• Connect People and Process: coordinate communication with contractors, consultants, industry partners, and internal teams while supporting procurement planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Fair and Effective Contracting: help manage procurement compliance, identify and address risks, support negotiations and contract awards, and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Help Deliver Infrastructure Projects: contribute to successful delivery of infrastructure and construction projects at Moose Jaw and region.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Public-sector procurement

Negotiation

Project delivery

Communication skills

Documentation review

Organizational skills

Education

College diploma or degree in engineering technology, architecture, construction management, business, procurement, or related discipline

Job description

Who Can Apply?: Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range: $80,886 - $105,152

Employment Status: Continuing

Flexible Work Option: Onsite 5 days/week

Security Level: Reliability

Language Requirement: English Essential

Closing Date: 08/09/2026

Country: Canada

Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Specialist)

Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Build More Than Contracts. Help Deliver Critical Infrastructure.

Are you a detail-driven procurement professional who enjoys bringing contracts, people, and projects together? Do you thrive in a fast-paced project environment where your work helps move construction and infrastructure projects from planning to award?

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills to join our DCC team in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

As a Coordinator, Contract Services (Procurement Specialist), you’ll support construction and consultant-service procurements that help build and maintain critical defence infrastructure. Working closely with project managers, client-partners, consultants, contractors, and industry partners, you’ll help ensure procurement processes are fair, efficient, and aligned with applicable policies and regulations.

By joining a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, you’ll contribute to infrastructure solutions that support Canada’s troops, military operations, and mission readiness. If you bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Lead Procurement That Matters

You'll develop and administer procurement strategies for construction and consultant contracts, prepare solicitation and tender documents, coordinate bid evaluations, and support contract awards from beginning to end.

Be a Trusted Advisor

You'll advise project managers and client-partners on procurement and contract requirements, helping teams make informed decisions and keep projects moving.

Connect People and Process

You'll coordinate communication with contractors, consultants, industry partners, and internal teams while supporting procurement planning throughout the project lifecycle.

Support Fair and Effective Contracting

You'll help manage procurement compliance, identify and address risks, support negotiations and contract awards, and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Help Deliver Infrastructure Projects

You'll contribute to the successful delivery of infrastructure and construction projects at 15 Wing Moose Jaw and across the region.

What You Bring

Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience in construction procurement, contract administration, consultant selection, project delivery, engineering, architecture, or a related field
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and public-sector procurement principles
• Strong understanding of construction and professional services contracting
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Ability to review technical and project documentation while managing multiple procurement activities at once
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or degree in engineering technology, architecture, construction management, business, procurement, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting construction or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with government procurement processes, trade agreements, and contract administration
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders in a construction environment

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful infrastructure projects that support Canada's military operations
• Collaborate with experienced project managers, engineers, and construction professionals
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of construction and consultant-service procurements
• Build your career in a professional, team-oriented environment
• Make a direct impact on project success from planning through contract award

What You'll Get

We Don’t Just Offer a Job

We don’t just offer a job — we offer one of the best overall benefits packages in the market, valued at 25-30% of your salary, along with meaningful work, professional development opportunities, and long-term career growth.

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and sick leave
• $400 annual wellness allowance
• $2,500 for mental health services and $2,500 for paramedical services
• Virtual healthcare access and a $750 Health Spending Account

Home & Family

• Life, accident, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Maternity and parental leave top-up (93% of salary for up to 37 weeks)
• Flexible work options and a $400 home office allowance

Time & Future

• Public service pension plan
• Generous vacation and leave packages
• Comprehensive travel benefit plans

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional visits to project and construction sites
• Opportunity to interact regularly with consultants, contractors, industry partners, and client representatives

About Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw- ranked #2 among Canada’s top small cities and known for one of the "Coolest Downtowns in Canada"- is a vibrant community 73 km west of Regina.

Rich in history and home to the Snowbirds (CF 431 Air Demonstration Squadron), Moose Jaw offers:

• Mosaic Place & WHL Moose Jaw Warriors
• The Trans Canada Trail
• Mineral spas, local shops, murals, and attractions like the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, Mac the Moose, and the Western Development Museum. It's a welcoming city with big amenities and small-town charm-a great place to build your career and your life.

Whether you're looking to advance your career, enjoy an affordable lifestyle, or be part of a welcoming community, Moose Jaw offers something for everyone.

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 .

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 obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

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] .