Coordinator, Construction Services (Electrical)

We have an exciting opportunity in the Central and North Region (CNR)!

** The incumbent is required to be on site (Richmond, ON) 5 days a week **

Join Defence Construction Canada (DCC) in Ottawa, ON, and play a vital role in supporting Canada’s National Defence! As a Federal Crown corporation with over 70 years of contribution to national defence, DCC is renowned for its innovative and cost-effective solutions in contracting, construction management, and infrastructure services.

What you bring

As a Coordinator, Construction Services at Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you will bring a wealth of expertise and skills that are instrumental to our success.

You are a good fit if you have experience with:

• Design & Implementation of Electrical Distribution systems including High Voltage;
• Managing and administering contracts to ensure work done under them complies with contractual requirements and quality specifications in a construction setting;
• Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual constraints;
• Managing contract risk,
• Review and Monitor schedules.
• Liaising with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on project-related issues, negotiate and prepare change orders for approval);
• Maintaining site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports); and

Have the following formal Education and/or Certification(s) experience and abilities:

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist)

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems;
• Interpret drawings and specifications;
• Apply project, contract, and risk management techniques to construction; and,
• Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills.

What you will do:

With your background in the management of construction, project coordination, and risk management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of the following projects:

Eastern Ontario Campus (EOC).

The aim of this project is to implement purpose-built infrastructure and buildings within an existing DND base including two green field sites while ensuring that the Unit operations continue unimpeded by construction activities.
This is a very large project, located just West of Richmond, ON, that is being implemented over the next 10-years that will require site preparation and construction of approx. 100,000 m2 of new buildings and civil infrastructure (i.e. underground utilities, roads, water treatment, wastewater treatment and central electrical plants, etc.).

Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

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