Cold Lake Opportunities en Defence Construction Canada

Candidate pool – Coordinator, Construction Services & Environmental Services and Technical Specialist, Project Management.
We are building a talent pool of experienced project management professionals to fill future roles at DCC.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Defence Construction Canada – Support Canada’s National Defence!

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Federal Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada's defence requirements. We have been a proud contributor to Canada’s National Defence for over 70 years!

Current Opportunities – (Relocation Opportunity to Cold Lake!)

• Coordinator, Construction Services
• Coordinator, Environmental Services
• Technical Specialist, Project Management

We’re looking to hire a variety of positions in beautiful Cold Lake, AB! This is an excellent relocation opportunity to either new graduates or mid-level professionals. When applying please reference the specific opportunity (or opportunities) you are applying for, listed above.

Your Skills and Experience

What will help you excel in this role and contribute the DCC team is your ability to collaborate, learn, and work as a close-knit unit. A critical element of our culture is how our teams come together and solve tough problems. We also value communication skills, we talk to one another and ensure everyone is on the same page!

You are a creative thinker who can adapt to change to drive self-growth and increased organizational capability. You also have the ability to work closely with our client groups, driving home results with relentless enthusiasm.

We highly value experience, so please apply if you have the equivalent experience in a related field but lack the formal education we prefer.

Here is a little more on what we are looking for when it comes to qualifications:

• Coordinator, Construction Services – College diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent. 
• Coordinator, Environmental Services – College diploma in biology, environment sciences, environmental engineering or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.
• Technical Specialist, Project Management – College diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.

Exciting New Projects – You will get to be a part of! 

·      Fighter Squadron Facility (FSF) - the Cold Lake facility will host two tactical fighter squadrons and provide space for daily operations, maintenance, administration, mission planning, and simulator training. It will also house operational and support training squadrons and their training facilities.  The FSF includes offices, administrative spaces, mission planning rooms, briefing / de-briefing rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, auditorium, specialty training rooms including simulators (SIMS) accommodations and Part-Task Trainers accommodations, hangars, maintenance bay facilities, specialty aircraft maintenance labs, shops and storage, IT offices and server rooms, building support spaces, and common spaces.

·      In relation to the FSF, construction will include nearby airfield pavements, apron and taxiway access lane edge lighting, and apron flood lighting consisting of concrete and asphalt, to go along with extension of underground site services including mechanical, electrical, and IT/IM services to support new buildings.

·      Additional related F-35 Infrastructure construction is anticipated, as well as reconstruction/refurbishment of existing runways and ramps to maintain these Airfield facilities in good repair.

More details on infrastructure construction are anticipated in the coming months as the government of Canada continues to issue further public announcements. Additional information is also available at the Government of Canada website: Government awards design contract for future fighter infrastructure in Cold Lake - Canada.ca

Why Relocate to Cold Lake?

Cold Lake has pristine waters, rugged wilderness, majestic wildlife, with all the modern amenities needed for an incredible life. Unique shops line the main street in the heart of downtown, including trendy boutiques filled with stylish clothes and unique restaurants. In the summer you and your family can visit Kinosso Beach and enjoy the ever-expanding activities at Cold Lake’s favorite gathering place.

Another amazing part of your everyday life is supporting Canada’s National Defence. You’ll be working directly on 4 Wing Cold Lake, which is the air force base operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Ever wonder what it’s like to have a CF-18 Hornet Fighter Jet take off right outside your door? It makes for a unique and rewarding work experience knowing you are contributing to Canada’s national security. We have a lot of new and exciting projects happening at 4 Wing Cold Lake, apply today with DCC to be part of this incredible organization!

If you’d like to learn more about what life looks like in Cold Lake, click here to watch a short YouTube video! 

We also offer a competitive relocation package for any candidate moving across the province or the country. We’ll help you out every step of the way to ensure you have a comfortable transition to the Cold Lake area and are set up for success!

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
o    100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
o    $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
o    $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
o    Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family
o    Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
o    Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
o    Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
o    Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement
o    Public-service pension
o    Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Click the Apply Now link to submit your application!