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Technical Specialist, UXO
@ Defence Construction Canada
Ontario
Overview
Defence Construction Canada is hiring a Technical Specialist, UXO to support environmental programs for DCC and the Department of National Defence. The role provides environmental support on medium-complexity projects, tracks activities, coordinates consultants and stakeholders, and includes field work at sites and regular travel. The posting states a benefits package valued at 25 to 30% of salary, and a $400 allowance every two years for working from home.
Responsibilities:
- Support environmental programs and projects
- Coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders
- Review draft technical reports
- Conduct UXO site reconnaissance and quality assurance
- Provide functional guidance to employees and Client-Partners
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in science, environmental or civil engineering
- About four years of relevant experience
- Undergraduate degree and UXO training preferred
- Knowledge of environmental science and project and risk management
- Ability to resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | UXO training |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Science, Environmental engineering, Civil engineering, Environmental management, Environmental science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Defence Construction Canada
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Full company description
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
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,413
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,395
- Reported office locations
- 350 Albert Street, 19th floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Project Management
- Property Management
- Other recorded names
- Defence Construction Canada
- Specialties
- Construction Services
- Contract Services
- Environmental Services
- Project and Program Management Services
- and Real Property Management Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1951 |
| Specialties | Construction ServicesContract ServicesEnvironmental ServicesProject and Program Management Servicesand Real Property Management Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 101 |
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The Technical Specialist, UXO, supports clients within DCC and the Department of National Defence by assisting in the delivery of environmental programs aligned with the Environmental Sustainable Development Strategy, range and training area program, and related directives. The incumbent provides environmental support across medium-complexity projects, contributing to project delivery and ongoing management under established plans and guidance. The incumbent tracks project activities, supports the coordination of contracts, consultants, and stakeholders, and assists with reporting on project progress and results. The incumbent contributes to the development of creative solutions and supports the quality and timeliness of deliverables. Travel to other sites (such as Meaford) — at least twice per month—will be required to maintain strong alignment, collaboration, and connection with the broader team.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
• Support the development, implementation, and management of environmental programs and projects, including supporting budgetary and financial matters, allocating resources, and coordinating multi‑disciplinary consultants and specialists
• Provide project and program management support for medium-complexity initiatives, including supporting consultant and contractor activities, and reviewing and analyzing draft technical reports
• Determine work methodologies and technical approaches to resolve detailed and complex environmental issues
• Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate initiatives and organizational priorities
• Conduct field work related to site reconnaissance, and avoidance, escort, and quality assurance activities associated with unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met and in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Other
• Other duties as assigned
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental science and environmental engineering
• Project and risk management principles
Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
• Minimum: college diploma in science, environmental or civil engineering, environmental management or environmental science or related field with approximately four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: undergraduate degree in one of the above fields and/or specialized UXO training or relevant experience
Abilities
• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Write proposals, technical texts and supports
• Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders
• 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 routine travel
• Field work will be located on environmental or construction sites; incumbent will be required to wear basic personal protective 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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