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 creative 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 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

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums

$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership

$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage

Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance

Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks

Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

Public-service pension

Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

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📌 Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant) (Ontario)
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