Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts & Security

Who Can Apply?: Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) Salary Range: $69,578 - $90,451 Employment status: Continuing Flexible work option: Hybrid (3 days/week) Term Length: Security Level: Secret Language Requirement: English Essential Closing Date: 21/10/2026 Country: Canada Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team! Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts & Security to support the delivery of construction projects in Halifax. The Coordinator, Professional Services (Consultant) Contracts & Security, manages and administers low-risk professional services contracts or supports senior contract coordinators on higher risk projects. The incumbent manages contract-related risks, manages multiple contracts, as required, and provides regular reports to supervisors and the Client-Partners. The incumbent manages the contract cost, scope and schedule, coordinates work with other stakeholders, and manages service providers’ and project managers’ expectations. KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: Primary Manage multiple contracts and competing priorities, as required Prepare estimates and negotiate costs for additional contract scope Ensure conformance with the contract (e.g. review invoices, statements of work, deliverables) Carry out quality assurance for contract work and write contract performance reviews Track and monitor schedule, including all milestone deliverables 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 risk associated with contracts Review and track security forms submitted by industry and process Visitor Clearance Requests (VCRs) Support the Coordinator, Security and Site Security Officer with compliance to corporate and industrial security requirements, as assigned Gather statistical and other information to generate reports in support of security activities Research and respond to inquiries, and serve internal and external clients Carry out document and records management Other Review statements of work for problems related to contract management Visit construction sites, and coordinate construction-phase activities and performance with construction coordinators Ensure consultant work complies with health and safety, industrial security and environmental requirements Other duties as assigned SKILLS General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in consulting Estimation of fees for professional services Construction products and materials Procurement mechanisms, contract law and consultant bidding process Design process and typical deliverables (e.g. pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents) Federal Security Requirements Checklist Project, contract and risk management principles Health and safety management Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: certification in applicable field (e.g. Project Management Professional, Certified Engineering Technologist), professional experience or post-secondary education in security Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Apply project, contract and risk management techniques DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Provide functional advice and guidance to employees WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with occasional travel Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may o…

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