Coordinator, Construction Services (Student)

Job Description

Coordinator, Construction Services (Student)

Employer: Defence Construction Canada (DCC)

Employment Overview

• Salary Range: $50,407 - $65,528


• Employment Status: Temporary


• Term Length: 4-, 8-, or 12‑month work experience term


• Security Level: Reliability


• Language Requirement: English Essential


• Closing Date: 31/03/2026


• Country: Canada

Eligibility

Open to Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public). Eligible to work in Canada, Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, and meet the minimum age requirement to work in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. A valid driver’s licence and vehicle access is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring tasks related to inspection, environmental/construction contracts, and control of materials


• Checking compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviations


• Maintaining records, schedules and documents, and preparing standard reports


• Supporting renovation and new construction projects


• Participating in the tendering phases of construction and/or environmental contracts by reviewing plans and specifications


• Participating in consultant, construction and staff meetings

What You Can Expect

Build a network of colleagues in a variety of disciplines who are passionate about the work they do and will lead and mentor you in a high‑performing environment. Successful candidates will gain office and field experience in construction, environmental and/or project management work.

Salary

The remuneration for post‑secondary students will align with the pay rates established by the Government of Canada’s Treasury Board guidelines. Compensation will be determined by the student’s academic level and experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Good judgement, positive attitude and flexible nature


• Knowledge of computer software programmes


• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills


• Attention to detail


• The ability to work independently

Who We Are Looking For

• You meet the minimum age requirement to work in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba


• You are currently enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, or a related field at an accredited college or university


• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is preferred


• You are eligible to work in Canada

Security Clearance

Security clearance is a condition of employment. The appropriate clearance (Reliability or Secret) is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain and maintain. Failure to obtain or maintain clearance may result in no job offer or termination.

Code of Business Conduct

All employees must read, understand, and agree to observe DCC’s Code of Business Conduct upon commencement of employment and complete the annual update each year.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

DCC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome eligible non‑citizen applicants who have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

Accommodation

For reasonable accommodation during recruitment/interview process, please contact careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.