Who Can Apply?:Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)Salary Range$37,290 - $48,475Employment StatusCasualTerm Length4 monthsSecurity LevelReliabilityLanguage RequirementEnglish EssentialClosing Date31/01/2026CountryCanadaAre you an Indigenous student in an administrative support, construction, environmental science, real property management, engineering, data sciences, or project management program?Does the idea of supporting projects for client in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence excite you?Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our team.DCC is a dynamic and rapid-paced Crown corporation. Our clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. Our more than 1,000 civilian employees work in offices across the country, often located on military bases. Our corporate values of dedication, collaboration, competence and fairness guide our actions, the way we make decisions and how we conduct our business. To help us lead the way, we are looking for highly motivated, ready-to-learn and reliable individuals who would like to contribute their best.We are pleased to offer Indigenous students a two- to four-month work experience term at one of the DCC offices in the Atlantic Region.What You Can ExpectYou will expand your skills and build a network of colleagues in a variety of disciplines who are passionate about the work they do and will lead and mentor you in a high-performing environment. Successful candidates will gain office and/or field experience, and may support the following activities:Researching, preparing and presenting documentation related to project initiation, development, definition and implementationProviding project and program management supportMonitoring contracts (construction, property management, environmental)Checking compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviationsMaintaining records, schedules and documents,



and preparing standard reportsCoordinating data to provide analytical and visual reporting tools using various automated data sources and technologiesSupporting renovation and new construction projectsParticipating in tendering of construction contracts by reviewing plans and specificationsProviding administrative supportFind out more about working at DCC: We Are Looking ForGood judgement, positive attitude and flexible natureKnowledge of computer software programs (Office suite) and how to use themStrong critical thinking, writing and interpersonal skills, with an attention to detailWho We Are Looking ForYou meet the minimum age requirement to work in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Newfoundland and Labrador.You are eligible to work in Canada.You self-identify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).You are currently a student at a Canadian post-secondary institutionThe remuneration for post-secondary students will align with the pay rates established by the Government of Canada's Treasury Board guidelines.Compensation will be determined by the student's academic level and experience.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 .RequiredThe 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 checksreference checksprevious employmentopen source checkscredit/financial statusDCC'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 workplaceAt 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'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 - .

📌 Project Assistant - C$37,290 - C$48,475 A Year - No Experience Required (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality