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Weapons Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

CA$1.5K/mo

Your passion is your secret weapon. Friendly and Approachable: A friendly smile and a welcoming demeanor are your greatest tools. You're the person people want to talk to! Flexibility: You're ...

CA$4.3K - CA$6.4K/mo

Explore a career as a Gunner in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), where you'll become expertly trained in operating high-tech weapons and providing indirect fire support to assist our troops on the ...

CA$4.3K - CA$6.4K/mo

Explore a career as a Gunner in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), where you'll become expertly trained in operating high-tech weapons and providing indirect fire support to assist our troops on the ...

$16 - $17/hr

A little about us: 7 Star Service is in our DNA and the Canalta Hotel Family is looking for our next secret weapon to join our team. This position won't bore you as everyday will be a new and ...

A little about us: 7 Star Service is in our DNA and the Canalta Hotel Family is looking for our next secret weapon to join our team. This position won't bore you as everyday will be a new and ...

$15.50 - $17/hr

A little about us: 7 Star Service is in our DNA and the Canalta Hotel Family is looking for our next secret weapon to join our team. This position won't bore you as everyday will be a new and ...

Breakfast Host Canalta Hotel

Olds, AB · On-site

$17 - $17.50/hr

A little about us: 7 Star Service is in our DNA and the Canalta Hotel Family is looking for our next secret weapon to join our team. This position won't bore you as everyday will be a new and ...

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What are some common challenges faced by weapons engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Weapons engineers often work on multidisciplinary teams, balancing strict safety regulations with innovation and performance requirements. Common challenges include keeping up with evolving technology, ensuring compliance with complex government standards, and managing the confidentiality of sensitive projects. Effective communication, ongoing professional development, and attention to detail are crucial for success in this field. Collaborating closely with defense specialists, product designers, and regulatory bodies helps engineers find practical solutions while maintaining high safety and security standards.

What is a weapons specialist?

Weapons specialists are professionals who are trained in the handling, maintenance, operation, and sometimes the design or modification of various types of weaponry. They may work in the military, law enforcement, private security, or in research and manufacturing roles related to weapons technology. Their expertise is essential for ensuring weapons are used safely and effectively, and they often provide training to others on proper procedures and safety protocols.

What is the difference between Weapons vs Firearm Specialist?

AspectWeaponsFirearm Specialist
Required CredentialsBasic firearm safety, general knowledgeAdvanced firearm safety, certification, technical training
Work EnvironmentMilitary, law enforcement, securityGun shops, shooting ranges, law enforcement
Industry UsageBroader term including all weapon typesSpecific focus on firearms and guns
Common Search/ComparisonGeneral weapon knowledgeFirearm-specific expertise

Weapons is a broad term encompassing all types of weaponry, including firearms, knives, and other combat tools. Firearm Specialist, on the other hand, specifically refers to experts with specialized knowledge in guns and firearms. While both roles may work in similar environments like law enforcement or security, Firearm Specialists typically require more advanced training and certifications focused on guns. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path based on their skills and interests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weapons engineer?

To thrive as a Weapons Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, physics, and mathematics, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, ballistics modeling tools, and knowledge of military standards or security clearances are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for innovation and safety in this field. These skills ensure the design, development, and maintenance of safe, effective, and compliant weapons systems.
Infographic showing various Weapons job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada

Cold Lake, AB

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

If you're experienced in contract oversight and management, partnership building, and supporting safe, efficient project delivery, we'd like to meet you.

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, providing infrastructure and environmental solutions that support national defence at home and abroad. 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, proof of our commitment to excellence and professional development.

We're looking for a Coordinator, Construction Services who thrives in a fast-paced environment, someone skilled in contract administration, communication, and risk management-ready to support infrastructure projects for our Client-Partner. By becoming a DCC team member, you will have the opportunity to deliver infrastructure solutions that support Canada's troops and the defence of the country.

The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers low-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent may provide support under the functional direction of a contract coordinator on higher complexity contracts. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors and the Client-Partners about quality of work, interpretation of contract documents, scope changes, progress claim reviews and other issues. The incumbent addresses contract management risks within delegated authority and complies with service line requirements.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

  • Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
  • Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems
  • Monitor and control schedules
  • Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on contract-related problems and risks)
  • Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports), as required
  • Assess, negotiate and issue contract change orders
  • 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

Other

  • Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
  • Carry out financial control for contracts
  • Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing
  • Manage contract risk
  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

  • Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
  • Construction products and materials
  • Project, contract and risk management principles
  • Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

  • Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with approximately two years' relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

  • Use applicable computer software and operating systems
  • Interpret drawings and specifications
  • Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

  • Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Typical construction site environment; incumbent is required to wear basic safety equipment
  • Some work may be in a typical office environment with occasional travel

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.

Employment Type: Continuing