Project Assistant (Indigenous Youth Employment Opportunity) at Defence Construction Canada in Montreal, Quebec, Canada | CAD43,360-56,367 | Kablio

Role

Description

renovation

construction

data reporting

contract monitoring

tender review

project management

Supporting renovation and new construction projects
Providing administrative support
Researching, preparing and presenting documentation related to project initiation, development, definition and implementation
Coordinating data to provide analytical and visual reporting tools using various automated data sources and technologies
Monitoring contracts (construction, property management, environmental)
Participating in the tendering phases of construction contracts by reviewing plans and specifications
Providing project and program management support
Participate in consultant, construction and staff meetings
Maintaining records, schedules and documents, and preparing standard reports
Checking compliance with contractual requirements and reporting deviations

Requirements

office suite

independent

work eligibility

experience

indigenous

critical thinking

Knowledge of computer software programs (Office suite) and how to use them
The ability to work independently
You meet the minimum age requirement to work in Quebec.
You are eligible to work in Canada.
previous employment
You self-identify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit or Métis).
Good judgement, positive attitude and flexible nature
Strong critical thinking, writing and interpersonal skills, with an attention to detail

Benefits

criminal record checks

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must obtain reliability or secret security clearance, requiring 5‑10 years of verifiable background information.
clearance process includes reference inquiries, qualification verification, criminal record checks, credit checks, and may require fingerprints.

Company

Overview

Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations.
Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works.
Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety.
Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security.
Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs.
Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Culture + Values

Since 1951

Year Established

The company has consistently supported defence infrastructure and environmental requirements, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to its mission.

Collaboration: Committed to developing collaborative relationships with Client-Partners, industry, employees and other stakeholders. Together, they leverage shared expertise toward common goals.
Competence: Offers a dynamic and inclusive working environment where employee experience, expertise, and diversity enable innovative solutions for client needs.
Fairness: Engages everyone in a fair and ethical manner, embraces equity and inclusion, and advocates for mutual respect and professionalism throughout its business.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2050

Joining Canada's Net-Zero Challenge

Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

80% GHG Reduction

Supporting DND energy targets

Helping achieve energy reductions for the Department of National Defence.

15.7M CAD Investment

Net-Zero Ready Facility

Constructed a 3,389 m² training facility with geothermal and water treatment.

31% Energy Reduction

Energy Performance at CFB Kingston

Delivered energy savings with significant GHG reductions.

Managed construction of CFB Gagetown Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Facility (3,389 m², CAD 15.7 million), running almost completely off-grid with geothermal heating, onsite water treatment and septic, net-zero ready.
Since 2018, delivered energy performance contracts at CFB Kingston (31 % energy reduction, ~5,865 tCO₂e fewer emissions), and multiple other bases including Petawawa, Esquimalt, Greenwood and Bagotville.
Under DEES and federal Greening Government Strategy, contributing to national targets: 40 % GHG reduction from real property and light-duty fleets by 2025 and net-zero by 2050.
Tracking and monitoring GHG emissions, reducing contaminated sites via Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan, plus waste audits and diversion initiatives.
Awarded best practices in environmental sustainability (Real Property Institute of Canada) for net-zero building at CFB Gagetown.

Inclusion & Diversity

April 20, 2021

Diversity Strategy Launch

Company launched Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2.0 with a five-year roadmap for new initiatives to advance inclusion and acceptance.

41.9% Women

Workforce Representation

Women make up 41.9% of the workforce, reflecting a significant portion of the company's diverse employee base.

$1,000+ Raised

Internlational Cuisine Initiative

International Cuisine lunch/cookbook initiative raised over CAD 1,000 for charity, fostering cultural exchange and community impact.

Indigenous individuals make up 4.5% of the workforce (LMA 3.3%), persons with disabilities 5.7% (LMA 8.5%), and visible minorities 11.3% (LMA 18.0%).
Recognized three years consecutively by Employment and Social Development Canada for its inspirational role model in employment equity; two executives designated as Employment Equity Champions.

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About Us

Projects

Company

Overview

Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations.
Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works.
Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety.
Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security.
Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs.
Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Culture + Values

Since 1951

Year Established

The company has consistently supported defence infrastructure and environmental requirements, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to its mission.

Collaboration: Committed to developing collaborative relationships with Client-Partners, industry, employees and other stakeholders. Together, they leverage shared expertise toward common goals.
Competence: Offers a dynamic and inclusive working environment where employee experience, expertise, and diversity enable innovative solutions for client needs.
Fairness: Engages everyone in a fair and ethical manner, embraces equity and inclusion, and advocates for mutual respect and professionalism throughout its business.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2050

Joining Canada's Net-Zero Challenge

Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

80% GHG Reduction

Supporting DND energy targets

Helping achieve energy reductions for the Department of National Defence.

15.7M CAD Investment

Net-Zero Ready Facility

Constructed a 3,389 m² training facility with geothermal and water treatment.

31% Energy Reduction

Energy Performance at CFB Kingston

Delivered energy savings with significant GHG reductions.

Managed construction of CFB Gagetown Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Facility (3,389 m², CAD 15.7 million), running almost completely off-grid with geothermal heating, onsite water treatment and septic, net-zero ready.
Since 2018, delivered energy performance contracts at CFB Kingston (31 % energy reduction, ~5,865 tCO₂e fewer emissions), and multiple other bases including Petawawa, Esquimalt, Greenwood and Bagotville.
Under DEES and federal Greening Government Strategy, contributing to national targets: 40 % GHG reduction from real property and light-duty fleets by 2025 and net-zero by 2050.
Tracking and monitoring GHG emissions, reducing contaminated sites via Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan, plus waste audits and diversion initiatives.
Awarded best practices in environmental sustainability (Real Property Institute of Canada) for net-zero building at CFB Gagetown.

Inclusion & Diversity

April 20, 2021

Diversity Strategy Launch

Company launched Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2.0 with a five-year roadmap for new initiatives to advance inclusion and acceptance.

41.9% Women

Workforce Representation

Women make up 41.9% of the workforce, reflecting a significant portion of the company's diverse employee base.

$1,000+ Raised

Internlational Cuisine Initiative

International Cuisine lunch/cookbook initiative raised over CAD 1,000 for charity, fostering cultural exchange and community impact.

Indigenous individuals make up 4.5% of the workforce (LMA 3.3%), persons with disabilities 5.7% (LMA 8.5%), and visible minorities 11.3% (LMA 18.0%).
Recognized three years consecutively by Employment and Social Development Canada for its inspirational role model in employment equity; two executives designated as Employment Equity Champions.

Articles

Careers

About Us

Projects