Technical Specialist, Real Property Management, Renfrew County and Lanark Highlands …

Eligibility and Compensation Who can apply: Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public).

Salary Range: $109,219 - $141,984.

Employment Status: Continuing.

Security Level: Reliability.

Language Requirement: Bilingual Preferred.

Closing Date: 28/05/2026.

Country: Canada.

Position Overview Reporting to the Regional Service Line Leader (RSLL), Real Property Management Services (RPMS), the Technical Specialist, Real Property Management provides advice and services related to Facilities Maintenance (FM), Energy Performance Contracts (EPC), and Service Contracts (SC) to support regional coordinators. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for and provides support to the Client-Partners, including reviewing and authorizing change requests that exceed site-level Delegated Signing Authority (DSA). The Technical Specialist also coaches and mentors FM, EPC,&SC coordinators, leading monthly calls with them. The incumbent reviews requests above their DSA, recommends next steps to the RSLL, RPMS, and provides input on complex national and regional RPMS initiatives. In addition, the incumbent provides real property assistance, including planning and documentation assistance and business case development, to the Client-Partner, and liaises with municipalities and other government organizations as required. The Technical Specialist develops creative solutions to ensure service line support and collaboration, and the quality and timeliness of deliverables at the regional level, and manages the Client-Partner relationship.

Key Periodic Activities Primary Responsibilities

Provide technical advice, guidance and expertise in response to contract inquiries, and mitigate general contract management issues related to FM and SC.

Review, authorize and/or provide direction in response to DSA requests from FM, EPC and SC.

Oversee the development of complex contracts, such as those for FM/Inspection Testing Maintenance (ITM), including new requirements and replacement contracts.

Provide technical services, research support and advice related to property searches and legal agreements.

Prepare business cases in support of real property transactions.

Conduct market research and make recommendations (e.g., cost calculations such as cost per square foot and relevant costs) on a daily, monthly or annual basis.

Draft agreements and proposals.

Support the Client-Partners in liaising with municipalities and other government organizations.

Research industry trends and standards and Client‑Partner needs, and develop technical and guidance documents.

Support regional and national RPMS initiatives.

Peer review technical documents.

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 Responsibilities

Help draft FM, EPC, and SC communications and policy.

Prepare monthly reports and compile FM data (e.g., internal data and data for the Client-Partners).

Support and/or lead business development activities.

Draft or provide input into business cases for leasing and/or building acquisitions for the Client-Partner and plan for future facilities.

Manage risk.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, land use, facilities management and maintenance, and infrastructure.

Client-Partner, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat policies and procedures.

Project, contract and risk management principles.

Formal Education and Certification

Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture, law, land use planning, property management or related field with eight years’ relevant real estate experience, or the equivalent.

Abilities

Apply project and risk management techniques.

Write and review complex technical documents.

Use applicable computer software and operating systems.

Read and understand site plans and/or floor plans.

Development and Leadership

Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and the Client-Partners.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with occasional travel.

Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment.

Benefits 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 plans.

Security Clearance 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. The security clearance process typically involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, 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 can obtain and maintain the required clearance to begin or continue 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment 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’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 knowand we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email .

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