Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant)

Defence Construction Canada; Petawawa; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Technical Specialist to join their Project Management team in Petawawa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure and environmental projects. You'll manage diverse projects, ensuring quality standards and stakeholder satisfaction while developing your skills in a collaborative environment. With a strong focus on project management and risk assessment, this position promises growth and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Join a passionate team and help shape the future of Canada's defense initiatives!

Benefits

Public service pension

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

$400 Wellness Allowance

$1,500 for mental health services

$750 Health Care Spending Account

Telus Virtual Health Care

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Hybrid workplace options

Enhanced employee assistance program

Comprehensive vacation plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ relevant experience in project management.
• Knowledge of construction services and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle from initiation to closure for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and prepare tender documents.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Research and Documentation

Education

College Diploma in Engineering

University Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant)

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Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$79,067 - $102,788

Employment Status

Continuing

Term Length

Security Level:

Secret

Language Requirement

English Essential

Closing Date

14/05/2025

Country

Canada

Does the idea of supporting projects that shape Canada’s defence excite you? DCC is growing – and we need you to help us make a difference.

Our Project and Program Management team is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant) to support innovative infrastructure and environmental initiatives that make a real difference in the Petawawa community. Managing a variety of projects big and small, you'll be part of a passionate team turning bold ideas into reality. You’ll have a chance to oversee a range of disciplines, building your skills in mechanical, electrical, civil and environmental projects. If you’re organized, curious, and excited to learn, this is your chance to grow your career while working on meaningful projects that matter.

Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant)

The Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant), provides project management services to support the delivery of routine to moderately complex building infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical construction specialist for the Client-Partners and may undertake research and conducts studies and assessments.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

• Research, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)
• Complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation
• Support Client-Partner project approval processes by facilitating decision making within Client-Partner organizations through the development of business case analysis, functional space programming and other documentation
• Coordinate stakeholder communications to ensure timely decision making
• Participate in procurement planning and prepare tender documents
• Coordinate consultant activities
• Act as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authority
• 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

• Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client-Partner)
• Support and/or lead business development activities
• Manage risk
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Skills

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction services
• Knowledge of Client-Partner project management policies and procedures considered a strong asset
• Knowledge of Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures considered a strong asset
• Project and risk management principles
  
  

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management
  
  

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project and risk management techniques
  
  

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel. Hybrid work, with the option to work from home one day per week.
• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
  
  

Check Out The Benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role as Technical Specialist, Project Management, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.

Your Package Will Include

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans
  
  

#IND1

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!

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. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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