Project Assistant

Location ON, National Capital Region, Regional OfficeInternal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)Salary Range:$37,290 - $48,475Employment status:Casual4 monthsSecurity Level:ReliabilityLanguage Requirement:Closing Date:31/01/2026Country:CanadaWe have exciting opportunities in our National Services Region (NSR) and our Central and North Region (CNR) within the Nation’s Capital Be at the forefront of shaping these newly created regions and make a national impactAre you an engineering, engineering technology, environmental or data sciences student interested in the fields of construction management, environmental services, project and program management, real property management, data sciences?Are you excited by the prospect of supporting projects for clients in the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence?We are looking for students in these fields who have strong critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills to join one of our teams.DCC is a dynamic and fast-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.As part of DCC’s ongoing efforts to recruit a diverse workforce, the National Student Program offers students a 2–4-month work experience term. This is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to a work environment and to expand their skills.We are excited to have several opportunities in the National Services Region (NSR) and the Central and North Region (CNR).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 field experience in construction and /or project management work, and may support in the following tasks: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 specificationsGood 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 detailThe ability to work independentlyWho We Are Looking ForYou meet the minimum age requirement to work in Ontario.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 institution**The 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.Hourly pay scale for post-secondary students: $19.50-$27.50/hr. For detailed information, please refer to the Treasury Board student salary ranges.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.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 checksreference checksopen source checksDCC'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 careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr