Civil GIS/CAD Technical Specialist

Are you experienced in the fields of civil/surveying technology and data management?  
Have you worked with reality capture technologies/data such as LiDAR, photogrammetry, or imagery?  
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 Civil GIS/CAD Technical Specialist, 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 data in multiple formats (e.g. GIS and CAD), developing data management processes in secure environments,  and/or defining specifications and workflows for reality capture/LiDAR projects.

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

• Work with project teams to develop and advise on  civil data management systems and tools (e.g. standards, specifications, workflows/processes, applications, governance, etc.)
• Perform and report on quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring deliverables meet corporate and Client-Partner expectations and standards
• Process, validate and standardize real property data from multiple sources and formatsSupport stakeholder/end-user engagement and the production of technical documentation and communication materials.
• Provide general spatial data support in response to Client-Partner requests and other ad hoc support (e.g. special projects, data processing and administrative support)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders

Other 

• Manage risk
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

• Familiarity with best practices, methods, trends and developments in data management, GIS, CAD, and civil infrastructure/site survey technology.
• Experience using civil software, technology and tools (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS Pro and AutoDesk AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
• Familiarity with relational spatial database concepts
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g FME, scripting and web development, etc.) is an asset
• Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience 

• Minimum: college diploma in geomatics, civil/engineering technology or a related field with approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

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

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 Civil GIS/CAD 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 17 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