Technical Specialist, Project Management; Project Assistant

Position: Technical Specialist, Project Management (Project Assistant)
Location: Frontenac County, Addington County, Loyalist Shores and Southwest Leeds (Inverary)

Who Can Apply?
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range
$80,886 - $105,152

Employment Status
Continuing

Flexible Work Option
Hybrid (4 days/week)

Security Level
Secret

Language Requirement
English Essential

Closing Date
20/10/2026

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

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…