Job Specifications
Who Can Apply?:
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range
$43,360 - $56,367
Employment Status
Temporary
Term Length
Security Level:
Reliability
Language Requirement
French Essential
Closing Date
28/02/2026
Country
Canada
Are you an engineering, engineering technology, environmental or data sciences student interested in the fields of construction management, environmental services, project and program management, real property management, data sciences or real property management?
Are you excited by the prospect of supporting projects for clients in the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence?
We are looking for students in these fields who have strong critical thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills to join one of our team in Bagotville.
Due to the requirements related to the security clearance, candidates must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of permanent residence in Canada.
Spoken and written French is mandatory, and English is considered an asset.
Sought-after disciplines:
Technical Diploma (College), Bachelor’s Degree (University), or solid relevant experience
Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Building Mechanical Systems, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies
Any other training in Administration
Any other training in Maintenance Management
Any other training in Scheduling and Program Management
DCC is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation. Our clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. Our more than 1,000 civilian employees work in offices across the country, often located on military bases. Our corporate values of dedication, collaboration, competence and fairness guide our actions, the way we make decisions and how we conduct our business. To help us lead the way, we are looking for highly motivated, ready-to-learn and reliable individuals who would like to contribute their best.
As part of DCC’s ongoing efforts to recruit a diverse workforce, the National Student Program offers students a 2–4-month work experience term. This is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to a work environment and to expand their skills.
What You Can Expect
You will expand your skills and build a network of colleagues in a variety of disciplines who are passionate about the work they do and will lead and mentor you in a high-performing environment. Successful candidates will gain office and field experience in construction and /or project management work, and may support in the following tasks:
Researching, preparing and presenting documentation related to project initiation, development, definition and implementation
Providing project and program management support
Monitoring contracts (construction, property management, environmental)
Checking compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviations
Maintaining records, schedules and documents, and preparing standard reports
Coordinating data to provide analytical and visual reporting tools using various automated data sources and technologies
Supporting renovation and new construction projects
Participating in the tendering phases of construction contracts by reviewing plans and specifications
Participate in consultant, construction and staff meetings
Providing administrative support
Find out more about working at DCC: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/careers
What We Are Looking For
Good judgement, positive attitude and flexible nature
Knowledge of computer software programs (Office suite) and how to use them
Strong critical thinking, writing and interpersonal skills, with an attention to detail
The ability to work independently
Who We Are Looking For
You meet the minimum age requirement to work in Quebec
You are currently enrolled in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, environmental science, data sciences or related field at an accredited college or university
A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferred
You are eligible to work in Canada
The remuneration for post-secondary students will align with the pay rates established by the Government of Canada’s Treasury Board guidelines. Compensation will be determined by the student's academic level and experience.
Hourly pay scale for post-secondary students: $19.50-$27.50/hr. For detailed information, please refer to the Treasury Board student salary ranges.**
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 proce
About the Company
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 enterpr...
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