Job Description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$79,067 - $102,788

Employment status:

Continuing

Term Length:
Security Level:

Secret

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Preferred

Closing Date:

17/07/2025

Country:

Canada

The Technical Specialist, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Building Information Modelling (BIM) provides CAD, BIM and/or Project Information support to internal and external clients. The incumbent acts as a Spatial Information Officer (SIO), collaborating with peers and the Client-Partners to assess requirements, implement enhancements, and administer Real Property Spatial information services for the Client Partner. Additional responsibilities include development of BIM renderings and visualizations, the provision of recommendations and technical advice, development and use of CAD/BIM standards and processes, performance of quality assurance and control activities, and production of technical CAD/BIM deliverables and services (e.g. floor plans, database entry, project reporting and data analysis, end-user training), in collaboration with project/program teams and junior technical staff.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

Produce CAD drawings, BIM models, renderings, and multi-media visualizations in response to Client-Partner requests Provide technical advice regarding Real Property Spatial integration (e.g. standards, software analysis, user input) Work with the Client-Partner to identify stakeholders, assess business and technical requirements, and support the implementation of Real Property Spatial applications and enhanced system functionality Support the administration of the Client-Partner's Real Property Spatial applications and environments, including data management, reporting capability development, troubleshooting, and end-user technical support and training. Coordinate quality assurance and control activities for spatial data, including LiDAR, provided by internal teams and external suppliers Develop and implement Real Property Spatial standards, workflows, and processes Create user documentation, standard operating procedures, training documents and develop strategies for further digital project environment improvements. 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

Support and/or lead business development activities Provide administrative and project support (e.g. filing, reporting, document creation) Manage risk Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in the CAD/BIM industry CAD/BIM software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Recap, BricsCAD BIM) Rendering and Visual Media software (e.g. Navisworks, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud) and current BIM and spatial data best practices, methods and trends Reality capture processes and technologies (e.g. LiDAR/3D Scanning) Digital project environment software (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud) Client-Partner and industry CAD/BIM standards (e.g. ISO 19650) National building codes and standards Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum:

college diploma in architecture, civil engineering, building construction or electrical/mechanical technology or a related field, with at least four years of relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems Use models to provide technical advice for project development Apply project and risk management techniques Communicate effectively to different audiences and stakeholders

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional advice and guidance to other employees and the Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with occasional travel Some work may be conducted on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth - and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages. In your role as Technical Specialist, CAD/BIM, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.



Your package will include:

Public service pension 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership) $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren't covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan) Telus Virtual Health Care Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Deluxe travel benefit plans Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave 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 is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.