Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$79,067 - $102,788

Employment status:

Continuing

Term Length:

Security Level:

Reliability

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Preferred

Closing Date:

19/02/2026

Country:

Canada

The Technical Specialist, Energy Management, provides energy management services to support the delivery of Client-Partner real property projects and programs. The incumbent provides advice, recommendations and technical guidance in areas such as Smart Building technology and greenhouse gas reduction. The Technical Specialist supports the Client Partners in net-zero-carbon planning, provides expert advice on the implementation of construction and renovation projects by reviewing design documents and provides technical advice in support of energy performance contracts. The incumbent prepares technical documents, supports feasibility study analyses, completes energy modelling and lifecycle cost analyses, identifies potential energy savings and evaluates and recommends available energy efficiency incentive programs.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

• Complete complex energy management work (e.g. inspections, energy audits and simulations, marginal lifecycle cost calculations, plans, gap analyses, feasibility studies)
• Prepare energy requirements for statements of work to meet Client-Partner requirements
• Support measurement and verification of energy savings on projects and monitor energy performance
• Monitor and manage site energy consumption and energy bills
• Support monitoring of site greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tracking reductions
• Implement and improve site’s Energy Management System, developing innovative strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions
• Perform statistical analyses, modelling and forecasting using tools and systems such as building energy management and simulation software (e.g. RETScreen, Equest) and Microsoft Power BI
• Promote, advocate for and raise awareness of energy reduction techniques
• Participate or support Client-Partners in forums, workshops, working groups and committees
• 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
• Manage risk

Other

• Carry out site environmental scans of energy use and decarbonization
• Prepare monthly reports (e.g. for internal clients and the Client-Partners)
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in energy management, facility management and construction contract management
• ISO 50001 standards
• Knowledge of data modelling
• Process mapping and continuous improvement
• Energy pricing structures
• Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent; strong technical and theoretical background in energy and real property
• Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management
• Other: professional certification may be required depending on position (e.g. Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, Certified Energy Manager, Certified RETScreen® Expert, Existing Building Commissioning, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design credential)

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software, analytical tools and operating systems
• Effectively communicate technical/scientific concepts to a diverse audience
• Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional guidance and advice to employees and 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

• 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

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 checks

• reference checks

• previous employment

• open source checks

• credit/financial status

DCC'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 workplace!

At 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.