Defence Construction Canada
Provides project management, construction, and infrastructure services for the Canadian Defence sector.
Oversees DCC's talent acquisition and retention, driving recruitment strategies.
23 days ago
C$79,067 - C$102,788
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Marine
Role
Description
ats management
data reporting
talent sourcing
project management
referral program
onboarding support
- Develop, maintain and help safeguard the security of DCC’s applicant tracking system (Taleo) and the recruitment module in the Human Resources Information System
- Use applicable computer software and operating systems, including Excel and the Human Resources Information System
- Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
- Build candidate networks and pipelines for proactive recruitment
- Develop and maintain talent acquisition and retention initiatives, including supporting the development of DCC’s Employee Value Proposition
- Develop and coordinate meet-and-greet sessions for new employees
- Provide data-driven insights and reporting on talent acquisition and retention activities to support the regions and departments in developing and maintaining effective workforce planning strategies
- Research and write reports and presentations
- Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements and establish recruiting strategy
- Develop community partnerships with universities, colleges and employment equity groups
- Apply project management techniques
- Promote and administer the Employee Referral Program
- Collaborate with DCC’s regions, departments and other Human Resources team members to innovate and address workforce planning challenges
- Research regional talent market and recommend creative sourcing strategies to attract and retain talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences
- Provide functional advice and guidance to employees
- Support the onboarding of new employees
- Implement effective techniques for identifying new talent (e.g. direct sourcing, social media, referrals, networking)
- Administer and maintain the recruitment advertising options database
Requirements
college diploma
4 years
university degree
chrp
taleo
project management
- previous employment
- This is a hybrid position. The incumbent must report to our HR Office in Ottawa 2 days a week.**
- Minimum: college diploma in human resources management with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
- Preferred: university degree in human resources management and/or Certified Human Resources Professional or Registered Recruitment Professional designation
- In-depth knowledge of applicant tracking systems, preferably Taleo, or other human resources information management systems Project management principles
Benefits
- Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
- Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
- 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
- Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
- Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
- Typical office environment with occasional travel
- $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
- Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
- Public-service pension
- Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
- $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
- criminal record checks
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- reliability or secret security clearance requiring 5–10 years of verifiable background information.
- includes reference inquiries, qualification verification, criminal record checks, credit checks, and possibly fingerprints.
- may involve open source checks and verification of previous employment.
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.