Technical Specialist, CAD/BIM

Defence Construction Canada
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

14 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental care
Paid time off
Employee assistance program

Skills

Bilingual
AutoCAD
Computer operation
CAD
Engineering
Architecture
Filing
Revit
College diploma
Civil Engineering

Full job description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$69,578 - $90,451

Employment status:

Continuing

Term Length:

Security Level:

Secret

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Preferred

Closing Date:

03/07/2026

Country:

Canada

We have an exciting opportunity in the National Service Region !

The Technical Specialist, Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Building Information Modelling (BIM), provides CAD and BIM support to internal clients. The incumbent acts a technical specialist, produces CAD drawings and BIM models in response to Client-Partner requests, collaborates with peers and the Client-Partners, completes as-built drawings upon project completion and fulfills regular reporting requirements. The incumbent also provides technical advice related to the BIM process using Revit, analyzes the effects of current and proposed software on the BIM process, and helps create and maintain Client-Partner CAD/BIM standards and related documents. The incumbent assists with other projects (e.g. database entry, special projects), as required.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

Produce CAD drawings and BIM models in response to Client-Partner requests
Provide technical advice regarding BIM (e.g. standards, software analysis, Revit user input)
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

Other

Provide administrative and project support (e.g. filing, reporting, document creation)
Manage risk
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

CAD/BIM and Revit software
Client-Partner CAD/BIM standards
Current CAD/BIM trends and developments
National building codes and standards
Project and risk management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
Minimum: college diploma in architecture, civil engineering, building construction or electrical/mechanical technology or related field, in addition to certification in AutoCAD and BIM with approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities
Use applicable software and computer operating systems
Use models to provide technical advice for project development
Apply project and risk management

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional advice and guidance to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with occasional travel

Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:
Health and Wellness
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

Home and Family
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

Leave and Retirement
Public-service pension
Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plan

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!

Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.

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.

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected].

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