Technical Specialist, Environmental Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Who Can Apply?:
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range
$109,219 - $141,984
Employment Status
Continuing
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid (3 days/week)
Term Length
Security Level
Reliability
Language Requirement
Bilingual Mandatory
Closing Date
15/08/2026
Country
Canada
We have an exciting opportunity in the National Service Region
The Technical Specialist, Environmental Services, supports the Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services within the National Services Region, in specialized areas of environmental services support in a highly dynamic technical and regulatory landscape. The incumbent reviews, analyzes and provides recommendations on new service requirements to both DCC and the Client-Partners. The Technical Specialist also supports the development of processes and templates for decision-making, analysis and evaluation of performance against environmental and sustainability criteria. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures project teams are focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
Review, analyze and interpret emerging regulations, guidelines and direction from the Government of Canada and the Client-Partners Develop processes and lead cross-functional teams to track and report on performance against environmental and sustainability-related indicators Collaborate with Government of Canada and Client-Partner technical experts on emerging requirements by participating in working groups, meetings and direct communications Support the Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services, in developing training and communication tools related to emerging requirements Develop templates for conveying new environmental requirements Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the ClientPartners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate expectations
Other
Draft and review statements of work for environmental and sustainability-related projects and programs Other duties as assigned
Skills
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental sciences and environmental engineering Greening and sustainability, climate resiliency, embodied carbon analysis, and analysis and remediation of contaminants Project and risk management principles
Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience
Minimum: college diploma in architectural technology, sustainable design, building technology, environmental studies or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: specialized knowledge, training and certification in one or more environmental services practice areas
Abilities
Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Write proposals, technical texts and reports Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders Apply project management principles
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Lead project teams and collaborate with stakeholders
Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client-Partners
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with occasional travel
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 enhanced travel benefits coverage
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 .
Required
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!
Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.
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.
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 .
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About Defence Construction Canada
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada’s defence requirements. It has two primary Client-Partners: the Infrastructure and Environment (IE) community at the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Communications Security Establishment. The Corporation also provides services to Shared Services Canada related to the expansion of the enterprise data centre at Canadian Forces Base Borden.
From project needs planning to facility decommissioning, DCC’s work covers a broad spectrum of activities. DCC’s resources are divided among five service lines:
- Contract Management Services
- Environmental Services
- Project and Program Management Services
- Real Property Management Services
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Technical Specialist, Environmental Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Who Can Apply?:
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range
$109,219 - $141,984
Employment Status
Continuing
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid (3 days/week)
Term Length
Security Level
Reliability
Language Requirement
Bilingual Mandatory
Closing Date
15/08/2026
Country
Canada
We have an exciting opportunity in the National Service Region
The Technical Specialist, Environmental Services, supports the Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services within the National Services Region, in specialized areas of environmental services support in a highly dynamic technical and regulatory landscape. The incumbent reviews, analyzes and provides recommendations on new service requirements to both DCC and the Client-Partners. The Technical Specialist also supports the development of processes and templates for decision-making, analysis and evaluation of performance against environmental and sustainability criteria. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures project teams are focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
Review, analyze and interpret emerging regulations, guidelines and direction from the Government of Canada and the Client-Partners Develop processes and lead cross-functional teams to track and report on performance against environmental and sustainability-related indicators Collaborate with Government of Canada and Client-Partner technical experts on emerging requirements by participating in working groups, meetings and direct communications Support the Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services, in developing training and communication tools related to emerging requirements Develop templates for conveying new environmental requirements Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the ClientPartners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate expectations
Other
Draft and review statements of work for environmental and sustainability-related projects and programs Other duties as assigned
Skills
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental sciences and environmental engineering Greening and sustainability, climate resiliency, embodied carbon analysis, and analysis and remediation of contaminants Project and risk management principles
Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience
Minimum: college diploma in architectural technology, sustainable design, building technology, environmental studies or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: specialized knowledge, training and certification in one or more environmental services practice areas
Abilities
Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Write proposals, technical texts and reports Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders Apply project management principles
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Lead project teams and collaborate with stakeholders
Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client-Partners
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with occasional travel
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 enhanced travel benefits coverage
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 .
Required
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!
Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.
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.
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 .
Not the right fit? Search for Technical Specialist, Environmental Services jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Defence Construction Canada
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a Crown corporation that provides innovative and cost-effective contracting, construction contract management, infrastructure and environmental services, and lifecycle support for Canada’s defence requirements. It has two primary Client-Partners: the Infrastructure and Environment (IE) community at the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Communications Security Establishment. The Corporation also provides services to Shared Services Canada related to the expansion of the enterprise data centre at Canadian Forces Base Borden.
From project needs planning to facility decommissioning, DCC’s work covers a broad spectrum of activities. DCC’s resources are divided among five service lines:
- Contract Management Services
- Environmental Services
- Project and Program Management Services
- Real Property Management Services
Stay connected @dcc_cdc facebook.com/dcc.cdc