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:
Reliability
Language Requirement
English Essential
Closing Date
26/11/2026
Country
Canada
Coordinator, Health & Safety
Location: Moose Jaw, SK
Create safer workplaces. Protect people. Make an impact.
Are you passionate about fostering safe work environments where people can thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with teams, contractors, and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit.
As a Coordinator, Health & Safety, you'll play a key role in supporting construction sites and regional offices by providing practical guidance and support on health and safety practices. You'll be a trusted resource, helping teams identify risks, strengthen safety programs, and maintain safe, healthy workplaces through collaboration, education, and continuous improvement.
Unlike a Prime Contractor, DCC acts as an Owner's Representative. While Prime Contractors are responsible for health and safety on their project sites, this role focuses on providing guidance, reviewing health and safety programs, and monitoring contractor performance to help ensure contractual and provincial OH&S requirements are met.
By becoming a team member of a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, you will have the opportunity to support infrastructure projects that contribute directly to Canada's defence and operational readiness. DCC is 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, demonstrating our commitment to excellence, safety, and professional development.
If you're a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for workplace safety, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
Champion a Culture of Safety
You'll serve as a trusted health and safety resource, providing guidance, coaching, and support on legislation, policies, and best practices. Through collaboration and relationship-building, you'll help promote a strong safety culture across project teams, regional offices, and construction sites.
Support Safe Practices Through Guidance & Coaching
You'll work with Prime Contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to promote safe project delivery. By providing guidance on contractual health and safety requirements, reviewing contractor submissions, and monitoring project activities, you'll help ensure contractors meet their obligations while fostering a collaborative and proactive approach to health and safety.
Investigate, Mitigate & Manage Risk
When incidents occur, you'll support investigations, coordinate reporting requirements, support identification of contributing factors, and help teams develop practical corrective actions. You'll play an important role in coaching teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become issues.
Build Partnerships & Drive Improvement
You'll work closely with project teams, contractors, Client-Partners, and regulatory authorities to strengthen safety practices, share lessons learned, and promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Lead Training & Knowledge Sharing
You'll serve as a health and safety resource for DCC by coordinating safety meetings, supporting corporate and local health and safety initiatives, and facilitating training and knowledge-sharing activities. Through guidance, coaching, and the promotion of best practices, you'll help strengthen health and safety awareness, support employee development, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement that supports DCC's role as an Owner's Representative.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain relationships with provincial and federal health and safety regulators, and local DND safety partners.
- Support regional and national health and safety management activities and initiatives.
- Monitor and document site safety performance.
- Share best practices across teams and projects.
- Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment
- Regular work on active construction sites where personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
- Combination of field and office-based work.
- Occasional travel when required.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Minimum: College diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, plus two (2) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred: Professional designation such as Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or other related industry certification.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, industry standards, and emerging trends.
- Understanding of risk management principles and workplace hazard identification.
- Experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Ability to interpret and apply health and safety requirements in a construction environment.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to apply risk management techniques and recommend practical solutions.
- Proficiency with computer software and operating systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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, along with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Health & Wellness
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and sick leave
- $400 annual wellness allowance
- $2,500 for mental health services + $2,500 paramedical coverage
- Virtual health care and a $750 Health Spending Account
Home & Family
- Life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurance
- Enhanced Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Maternity and parental leave top-up (93% of earnings for up to 37 weeks)
- Flexible workplace options and a $400 home office allowance
Time & Future
- Public service pension plan
- Generous vacation and paid leave programs
- Enhanced travel benefits coverage
About Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw - ranked #2 among Canada's top small cities and known for one of the "Coolest Downtowns in Canada" - is a vibrant community 73 km west of Regina.
Rich in history and home to the Snowbirds (CF 431 Air Demonstration Squadron), Moose Jaw offers:
- Mosaic Place & WHL Moose Jaw Warriors
- The Trans Canada Trail
- Mineral spas, local shops, murals, and attractions like the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, Mac the Moose, and the Western Development Museum. It's a welcoming city with big amenities and small-town charm - a great place to build your career and your life.
Whether you're looking to advance your career, enjoy an affordable lifestyle, or be part of a welcoming community, Moose Jaw offers something for everyone.
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. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening .
Required
The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. 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.
DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca .
