Technical Specialist, UXO

Defence Construction Canada•Adjala–Tosorontio, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Specialist, UXO, supports clients within DCC and the Department of National Defence by assisting in the delivery of environmental programs aligned with the Environmental Sustainable Development Strategy, range and training area program, and related directives. The incumbent provides environmental support across medium-complexity projects, contributing to project delivery and ongoing management under established plans and guidance. The incumbent tracks project activities, supports the coordination of contracts, consultants, and stakeholders, and assists with reporting on project progress and results. The incumbent contributes to the development of creative solutions and supports the quality and timeliness of deliverables. Travel to other sites (such as Meaford) — at least twice per month—will be required to maintain strong alignment, collaboration, and connection with the broader team.

Requirements

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental science and environmental engineering
Project and risk management principles
Minimum: college diploma in science, environmental or civil engineering, environmental management or environmental science or related field with approximately four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Write proposals, technical texts and supports
Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders
Apply project and risk management techniques

Nice To Haves

undergraduate degree in one of the above fields and/or specialized UXO training or relevant experience

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and management of environmental programs and projects, including supporting budgetary and financial matters, allocating resources, and coordinating multi‑disciplinary consultants and specialists
Provide project and program management support for medium-complexity initiatives, including supporting consultant and contractor activities, and reviewing and analyzing draft technical reports
Determine work methodologies and technical approaches to resolve detailed and complex environmental issues
Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate initiatives and organizational priorities
Conduct field work related to site reconnaissance, and avoidance, escort, and quality assurance activities associated with unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO)
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
Ensure quality standards are met and in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
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
Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
Public-service pension
Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans