Coordinator, Construction Services (Electrical)

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 Term Length Security Level: Secret Language Requirement English Essential Closing Date 13/09/2026 Country Canada The Coordinator, Construction Services (Electrical) manages and administers medium-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts during construction to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent may also be engaged to support electrical component management of high-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts. 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. Primary Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance 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 contract-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 risks Other Manage contract financials Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance Support and/or lead business development activities Other duties as assigned 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 or applied science, preferably in an electrical engineering, electrical technology or an electrical trade, or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. engineering technology, infrastructure and building electrical systems) or a bachelor's degree, preferably in electrical engineering or applied science, with a minimum 4 years' experience. 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 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 Petawawa, Ontario Petawawa is situated in the scenic northern Ottawa Valley, 90 minutes from the Nation’s Capital. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts, Petawawa offers easy access to fishing and watersports on the Ottawa River and local streams, numerous biking and hiking trails, and wilderness experiences in Algonquin Park, just half an hour from town. 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. 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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. 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Manages and administers medium-complexity electrical construction and professional service contracts to ensure compliance with quality and contractual requirements. Coordinates daily with contractors and clients regarding scope changes, progress claims, and risk mitigation.

Requires a college diploma in engineering or applied science (preferably electrical) with four years of relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or professional certification in the field is preferred.

• Annual sick leave • Health and dental premiums • Wellness allowance • Mental health services • Paramedical coverage • Virtual health care • Health care spending account • Accidental-death insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Employee and family assistance program • Maternity and parental leave top-up • Work from home allowance • Public-service pension • Vacation and paid-leave plans • Travel benefit plans

• Assurance qualitéSouhaitée
• Risk ManagementSouhaitée
• NegotiationSouhaitée
• Stakeholder ManagementSouhaitée

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• Contract Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Risk Management
• Project Scheduling
• Budget Management
• Negotiation
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Construction Supervision
• Quality Assurance

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Trades

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

27 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level