Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is supporting the Department of National Defence on the Arctic Over‑the‑Horizon Radar (A‑OTHR) project—a cornerstone of Canada’s NORAD modernization and a critical investment in protecting Canadian airspace. This cutting‑edge initiative will significantly enhance Canada’s ability to detect and track threats approaching from the North.
With key implementation sites confirmed in Kawartha Lakes and Clearview Township, Ontario, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to a nationally significant project as it moves into active delivery.
With key implementation sites confirmed in Kawartha Lakes and Clearview Township, Ontario, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to a nationally significant project as it moves into active delivery.
Learn more about the project:
National Defence announces progress on the Arctic Over‑the‑Horizon Radar project
National Defence announces progress on the Arctic Over‑the‑Horizon Radar project
Location & travel:
The position is currently based in the Greater Toronto Area (Etobicoke), transitioning closer to the site locations as the project advances. Frequent travel is required, primarily to the project sites, with occasional travel to Kingston, Ottawa, and the GTA. Travel costs are reimbursed in accordance with DCC’s travel policy. Remote work may be considered where aligned with project needs, with an expectation of working on‑site three days per week under DCC’s Flexible Workplace policy.
The position is currently based in the Greater Toronto Area (Etobicoke), transitioning closer to the site locations as the project advances. Frequent travel is required, primarily to the project sites, with occasional travel to Kingston, Ottawa, and the GTA. Travel costs are reimbursed in accordance with DCC’s travel policy. Remote work may be considered where aligned with project needs, with an expectation of working on‑site three days per week under DCC’s Flexible Workplace policy.
The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers moderate- to high-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure work done under them complies with contract requirements. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors, consultants and the Client-Partners about quality of work, interpretation of contract documents, scope changes, progress claim reviews and other issues. The incumbent addresses contract management risks within delegated authority, complies with service line requirements and integrates activities with site teams and other service lines. The incumbent may also lead and manage the human resources responsibilities for a team.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
- Manage and administer contracts to ensure work done under them complies with contractual requirements and quality specifications
- Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems
- Monitor and control schedules
- Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on project-related problems and risks, negotiate and issue change orders)
- Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports)
- Liaise with other service lines and site teams, as required
- 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
- Manage contract risk
- May perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)
Other
- Manage contract financials
- Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party quality assurance testing
- Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
General and Specific Knowledge
- Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
- Construction, products and materials
- Project, contract and risk management principles
- Health and safety management
Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
- Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
- Preferred: university degree in engineering or architecture
Abilities
- Use applicable computer software and operating systems
- Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts
- Interpret drawings and specifications
- Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills
Development and Leadership
- May be accountable and responsible for direct reports
- Provide functional direction and advice to other 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 frequent travel across Ontario. Candidates will be expected to relocate to site location in the future. Frequent travel will be required, as follows:
- Years 1-2: The site locations with occasional travel to Kingston and Ottawa.
- Future: Predominantly Site locations (Kawartha Lakes site and Clearview Township site), with occasional travel to Kingston, Ottawa, and Greater Toronto Area.
Travel costs will be reimbursed from the work location (or at the new site office location) or from the employee’s home location whichever is more cost effective to DCC.
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.
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
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