Build quality. Strengthen Canada.
If you're experienced in facility operations, maintenance coordination, contract administration, and stakeholder management, we'd like to hear from you.
We're looking for a Coordinator, Facility Management to help manage facilities, maintenance contracts, and service providers that support Canada's defence operations. In this role, you'll work closely with Client-Partners, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure facilities remain safe, reliable, and efficient. By becoming a DCC team member, you'll contribute directly to maintaining the infrastructure that supports Canada's military personnel and mission readiness.
Since 1951, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) has delivered infrastructure and environmental solutions that support national defence. DCC is also proud to be the first federal, and only government, organization recognized as a Gold Seal Employer under the Canadian Construction Association's Construction Management Certification Program.
Bring your facility management expertise, technical knowledge, and relationship-building skills to a role where you'll make a meaningful impact every day.
What You'll Do
As a key member of our Facility Management team, you'll support the operation, maintenance, and performance of Client-Partner facilities and assets by:
Managing Contracts & Service Providers
- Managing and administering facility management, maintenance, and minor construction contracts.
- Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring work meets contractual and Client-Partner requirements.
- Coordinating consultants, contractors, testing agencies, and other service providers.
Supporting Facility Operations
- Supporting the operation and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, communications systems, roads, and grounds.
- Conducting inspections to assess facility condition, safety, compliance, and performance.
- Maintaining building asset inventories and supporting maintenance planning activities.
Driving Quality & Compliance
- Reviewing maintenance management plans to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and industry standards.
- Supporting environmental, occupational health and safety, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Applying risk management practices to support service excellence and operational reliability.
Building Strong Relationships
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with Client-Partners, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
- Providing professional service and contributing to collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
A combination of facility management knowledge, contract administration experience, and strong communication skills. You're comfortable balancing technical requirements with client service while coordinating multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Your Background
- A college diploma in facility management or a related field, plus approximately two years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Certifications in engineering technology, real property management, or facility management are considered assets.
Your Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of facility management, construction contract management, and industry best practices.
- Understanding of project and risk management principles.
- Ability to use applicable computer software and systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Where You'll Work
You'll work primarily in an office environment with routine travel to facilities and project sites. Some site visits may require the use of personal protective equipment.
What You'll Get
We don't just offer a job — we offer one of the best overall benefits packages in the market, valued at 25–30% of your salary, plus long-term career growth.
Health & Wellness
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and sick leave
- $400 annual wellness allowance
- $2,500 for mental health services + $2,500 paramedical
- Virtual healthcare and a $750 Health Spending Account
Home & Family
- Life, accident, and short-term disability insurance
- Enhanced Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Maternity & parental leave top-up (93% for up to 37 weeks)
- Flexible work options + $400 home office allowance
Time & Future
- Public service pension plan
- Generous vacation and leave packages along with deluxe travel benefit plans
About Cold Lake
The City of Cold Lake is located in Alberta’s Lakeland and nestled on the shore of Alberta’s seventh largest lake. The area is known for its many pristine lakes and forests which offer excellent camping, fishing, water sports, and many other recreational activities. Cold Lake also has modern recreation and sport facilities, a nearby alpine ski hill, as well as urban and rural trail systems.
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) Cold Lake is located at 4 Wing which is an air force base operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and home to Western Canada’s fighter jets. The Cold Lake air base is known as Canada’s busiest fighter base and the 1.17-million-hectare Cold Lake Air Weapons Range provides opportunity for Canadian and International Air Force training. Working at DCC Cold Lake offers opportunities to support in planning, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure for the airfield runways, ramp, and hangars as well as other supporting facilities and utilities at both the base and the nearby air weapons range.
Apply today and help keep Canada's defence infrastructure operating at its best.
