Technical Specialist, Real Property Management en Defence Construction Canada

The Technical Specialist, Real Property Management, provides real property management services to support the delivery of Client-Partner real property projects and programs. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist, implementing facility management and maintenance, energy management, capital renewal planning, maintenance planning and/or real property development planning programs. 

The incumbent will mainly be responsible for performing a thorough inventory of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment across a housing inventory of 35 buildings.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES 
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: 
Primary

• Conduct on-site technical visits to inventory all equipment (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire safety, etc.)
• Document the technical specifications: type, brand, model, year, condition, location
• Populate the centralized equipment database
• Collaborate with the maintenance teams and suppliers as needed
• Identify outdated equipment
• Complete complex real property project work (e.g. facility reviews, technical reviews, strategic plans, development plans)
• Assist with generating facility management statements of operational requirements, preparing business cases and conducting investigations, as required
• Develop, implement and manage real property management programs (preventive and demand maintenance administration) and/or energy programs to ensure buildings and systems remain operational and energy efficient (e.g. identify maintenance and repair requirements, determine damage responsibility, prepare estimates and technical reports)
• Audit facilities to determine compliance, condition, maintenance requirements, energy efficiency and Client-Partner satisfaction
• Participate in procurement planning 
• Provide project management support to real property information management systems
• 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

• Assist in drafting real property policy
• Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal and for the Client-Partners)
• Support and/or lead business development activities
• Manage risk
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS  
General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, land use, facility management and maintenance methods
• Client-Partner, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures
• Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in land use planning, engineering, architecture, facility/property management or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.
   
• Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management; professional certification may be required depending on position (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist or related designation); eligible for certification as a professional planner if working in planning role (e.g. Registered Professional Planner, Real Property Administrator, Facilities Management Administrator).

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project and risk management techniques

A good knowledge of building systems is essential, including:

• HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
• Electrical systems (distribution, lighting, generators, UPS)
• Mechanical systems (pumps, elevators, compressors, etc.)
• Plumbing and fire safety systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical and schematic drawings
• Experience in technical inspection of equipment
• Knowledge of regulatory standards

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional advice and guidance to 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

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
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 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