Project Assistant (Student)

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Who Can Apply?

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary & Employment

• Salary Range : $43,360 - $56,367
• Employment Status : Casual
• Security Level : Reliability
• Language Requirement : French Essential
• Closing Date : 28 / 02 / 2026
• Country : Canada

Minimum Requirements

Sought‑after Disciplines

DCC is a dynamic and fast‑paced Crown corporation. Our clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. Our more than 1,000 civilian employees work in offices across the country, often located on military bases. Our corporate values of dedication, collaboration, competence and fairness guide our actions, the way we make decisions and how we conduct our business. To help us lead the way, we are looking for highly motivated, ready‑to‑learn and reliable individuals who would like to contribute their best.

As part of DCC’s ongoing efforts to recruit a diverse workforce, the National Student Program offers students a 2–4‑month work experience term. This is a great opportunity for students to be exposed to a work environment and to expand their skills.

What You Can Expect

What We Are Looking For

Who We Are Looking For

Hourly Pay Scale

Hourly pay scale for post‑secondary students : $19.50‑$27.50 / hr. For detailed information, please refer to the Treasury Board student salary ranges.

Security Clearance

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.

Code of Business Conduct

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.

EEO and Accessibility

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 know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industry

Construction

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