GIS/BIM Technical Specialist6721 Ottawa

Defence Construction Canada (DCC)

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary: $79,067 - $102,788

Are you experienced in the fields of civil/building technology and data management?
Do you have conceptual knowledge of relational databases and data standards?
Are you a skilled user of both ESRI and AutoDesk software?
Do you have a keen interest in developing and implementing new data management systems and processes?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an exciting team and demonstrate your communication and stakeholder engagement skills?

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to join our DCC team in Ottawa, Ontario.

As part of a multi-disciplinary Spatial Data Services Program, the Technical Specialist, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Building Information Management (BIM), will support the site and infrastructure data lifecycle for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence’s real property programs. In addition to performing the below general areas of responsibilities, this position will support immediate initiatives such as developing strategies to integrate civil and buildings data in multiple formats (e.g. GIS, CAD and BIM), developing data management processes in secure environments, and/or defining specifications and workflows.

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

Develop and advise on spatial data management systems and tools (e.g. standards, specifications, workflows/processes, applications, governance, etc)
Coordinate, perform and report on quality assurance and control activities processes, ensuring deliverables meet corporate and Client-Partner expectations and standards
Conduct stakeholder engagement activities and assess technical requirements
Develop technical documentation and communication materials
Deliver data/information products and solutions
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders

Other

Assist in the drafting of statements of work for real property and environmental projects
Support and/or lead business development activities
Manage risk
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Familiarity with Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in data management, geomatics, civil/buildings infrastructure technology
Proficiency in either GIS or BIM technology and software (e.g. ESRI, Autodesk), and familiarity with the other.
Familiarity with relational spatial database concepts
Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: college diploma in geomatics, civil, or buildings technology or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Preferred: university degree in geomatics, civil, or buildings technology or related field

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and the 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 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 a GIS/BIM Technical Specialist, 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
Hybrid workplace options including $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.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

Careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

About Defence Construction Canada (DCC)

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. Our Client-Partners are the Assistant Deputy Minister Infrastructure and Environment (ADM IE) Group at the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).

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