Technical Specialist, Project Management (Capital Construction Liaison Officer)

Overview

Who Can Apply? : Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range : $91,826 - $119,370

Employment Status : Continuing

Term Length : Security Level : Reliability

Language Requirement : English Essential

Closing Date : 02 / 02 / 2026

Country : Canada

The Technical Specialist, Project Management (Capital Construction Liaison Officer), provides program and project management services to support the delivery of infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for the Client-Partners, providing support and producing deliverables for complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent undertakes research, and conducts studies and assessments to provide technical advice to the Client-Partners.

Key Activities

All of the follow pertain to Capital Construction Projects

• Participates or ensures appropriate RP Ops Section representation at project Pre-commencement meetings, partnering sessions, risk identification sessions, and other PMO sponsored meetings / activities.
• Participates and / or coordinates appropriate RP Ops Section participation in site coordination meetings, project Commissioning meetings and activities, and Transition meetings, to coordinate and ensure the resolution of RP Ops related issues.
• Coordinates appropriate RP Ops Section and own participation in detailed design review, during all stages of design.
• Monitors construction activities, such as RFIs, CCNs, quality audits, etc., and coordinates appropriate RP Ops Section support and / or feedback as required.
• Coordinates RP Ops Section support during construction, such as electrical and mechanical hookups, GIS support, and risk management activities, through the RP Ops Section Engineering Officer, Operations Officer and the Shop Business Managers.
• Coordinates the RP Ops Section review, acceptance and internal distribution of owner manuals, final As-builts, Shop Drawings, Commissioning (Cx) reports, and other post-construction deliverables including spare parts.
• Coordinates and conducts regular facility tours with RP Ops Section personnel to ensure they are adequately prepared to assume ownership of new facilities and are aware of maintenance requirements well in advance of delivery.
• Assists the PM in completing all RP Ops Section Project Closeout requirements, as appropriate. Aids in Deficiency identification for RP Ops Section during transition, and related management into warranty period.
• Ensures that RP Ops Section incorporates all relevant new Building data into DRMIS as a new “Building” or “Works” asset. Ensure the Property Officer and Geomatics Cell properly assign a DRMIS Building Number for the new asset.
• Compiles and delivers periodic written or verbal reports.
• Facilitates regular communications between the RP Ops Sec Leadership and DCC management regarding evolving client needs and quality of service.

Skills

General and Specific Knowledge

Formal Education And / or Certification(s) And Experience

Abilities

Working Conditions

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

Home and Family

Leave and Retirement

Comox

Comox is a lovely town located on Vancouver Island’s east coast. It is approximately 3 hours north of the City of Victoria and 1.5 hours north of Nanaimo. Comox Valley has a taste of all British Columbia’s wonders. Whether it is skiing / snowshoeing down Mount Washington ski hill, tubing down Puntledge River, beachcombing at Hornby Island or hiking / biking on Cumberland trails, there is always an outdoor adventure nearby in all seasons. If you need a break from the woods, you can kick-back and enjoy the mountainous scenery and explore the many cute cafes, bakeries, and boutiques that Comox Valley has to offer.

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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.

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