Technical Specialist, Real Property Management

Defence Construction Canada; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal crown corporation in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, seeks candidates to manage real property projects and develop maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and knowledge of public policies and practices in facility management. This role offers excellent benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

$400 wellness allowance

Comprehensive vacation and paid-leave plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ relevant experience in facility/property management.
• Knowledge of public policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply project and risk management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex real property project work and audits.
• Develop and manage real property management programs.
• Participate in procurement planning.

Skills

Best practices in facility management

Client-Partner relationships

Project management principles

Risk management

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

College diploma in land use planning or related field

University degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

We’re looking to hire a variety of positions in beautiful Greenwood, Nova Scotia!

Join Defence Construction Canada (DCC) in Greenwood, NS, and play a vital role in supporting Canada’s National Defence! As a Federal Crown corporation with over 70 years of contribution to national defence, DCC is renowned for its innovative and cost-effective solutions in contracting, construction management, and infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex real property project work (e.g. facility reviews, technical reviews, strategic plans, development plans)
• Assist with generating facility management statements of operational requirements, preparing business cases and conducting investigations, as required
• Develop, implement and manage real property management programs (preventive and demand maintenance administration) and / or energy programs to ensure buildings and systems remain operational and energy efficient (e.g. identify maintenance and repair requirements, determine damage responsibility, prepare estimates and technical reports)
• Audit facilities to determine compliance, condition, maintenance requirements, energy efficiency and Client-Partner satisfaction
• Participate in procurement planning
• Provide project management support to real property information management systems
• 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
• Research, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charter, 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

Other

• Assist in drafting real property policy
• Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal and for the Client-Partners)
• 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, land use, facility management and maintenance methods
• Client-Partner, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures
• Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and / or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum : college diploma in land use planning, engineering, architecture, facility / property management 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; professional certification may be required depending on position (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist or related designation); eligible for certification as a professional planner if working in planning role (e.g. Registered Professional Planner, Real Property Administrator, Facilities Management Administrator).

Abilities

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

Development and Leadership

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

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

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