Coordinator, Construction Services - (Student)

About the Position

Does the idea of supporting infrastructure and environmental project delivery for the defence of Canada at various Atlantic locations excite you?

Come join a team of professionals who are working in your field of study. You will be given the chance to learn, excel and engage in exciting and meaningful work for a 2-4 month term in the fields of engineering, environmental science and infrastructure services.

DCC is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation. Our clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. Our more than 1000 civilian employees work in offices across the country, often co-located on military bases. Corporate values of dedication, collaboration, competence and fairness guide our actions, the way we make decisions and how we conduct our business. To help us lead the way, we are looking for highly motivated, ready-to-learn and reliable individuals who would like to contribute their best.

We are pleased to offer students a two- to four-month work experience term at one of 5 DCC offices in Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia (Greenwood & Halifax), New Brunswick (Gagetown), and Newfoundland & Labrador (Gander & Goose Bay)                             

What you can expect:

You will expand your skills and 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 and/or environmental work, and may support the following:

• Monitoring inspections, 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
• Tendering of construction contracts by reviewing plans and specifications

Find out more about working at DCC: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/careers

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Good judgement, positive attitude and flexible nature
• Knowledge of computer software programs and how to use them
• Strong critical thinking, writing and interpersonal skills, with an attention to detail

Who we are looking for:

• You meet the minimum age requirement to work in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• You are currently enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, environmental science, data sciences or related field at an accredited college or university
• A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferred
• You are eligible to work in Canada

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.

Hourly pay scale for post-secondary students is typically: $19.50-$27.50/hour.

Apply via: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEFENCECONSTRUCTIONCANADA&cws=61&rid=6410

Co-op Position Eligibility Criteria: 

To be considered for this co-op position, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

1. Enrollment Status: Must be a current NSCC student in good academic standing and returning to your program for classes in the Fall. Graduating students are not eligible for co-op.  

2. Academic Continuity: Must be returning to your current program for full-time study in the Fall Term. 

3. Program Requirement: Must be enrolled in an eligible program that has a co-op course. See eligible programs here: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/learning-experience/hands-on-learning/work-experience/co-op-programs.asp 

4. International Students Permit Requirement: International students must possess a valid co-op work permit from the Government of Canada with no restrictions that would prevent them from engaging in the described co-op work. 

5. Tuition Requirement: The co-op course is an elective first-year course in your program that occurs in the Spring/Summer semester. There is a tuition fee for this course. 

6. Approval Requirement: All co-op experiences must be approved by your faculty or Academic Chair and sent to workexperience@nscc.ca in order to receive credit towards your NSCC credential. Please check in with your Faculty Advisor before accepting any job offer. 
   

About the Company

Defence Construction Canada
350 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K3

Company Contact

Shasta Carroll
shasta.carroll@dcc-cdc.gc.ca
Preferred Contact: Link In Description

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume