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:

Bilingual Mandatory

Closing Date:

03/05/2026

Country:

Canada

The Specialist, Classification and Organizational Design, provides expert advice to managers, senior leaders, and the Human Resources (HR) department on job evaluation, role design, and organizational structure. The incumbent supports the development of organizational design solutions that align with operational needs and strategic priorities. Through informed recommendations and guidance, the Specialist contributes to sound workforce design and organizational effectiveness.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

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

Primary

o Advise managers, directors, and senior leaders on job evaluation, role design, and organizational structure

o Collaborate with managers, senior leaders, and HR team members to assess organizational needs and recommend organizational structures that support strategic and operational objectives

o Assess job information, organizational structures, and ensure internal role alignment

o Prepare and review job description questionnaires and job profiles, and conduct job evaluations in accordance with organizational job evaluation standards

o Ensure job profiles, titles, and classifications are consistent and aligned with DCC’s organizational structure and workforce design principles

o Ensure all job evaluation and classification activities comply with pay equity legislation and related regulatory requirements

o Develop, maintain, and improve organizational design and job evaluation tools, processes, procedures, and practices, including tracking and reporting mechanisms

o Engage with service lines and business units to understand operational needs and maintain an effective level of business literacy

o Provide training, guidance, and advice to managers and HR team members on job evaluation processes and organizational design principles

o Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders

o Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate expectations

Other

o Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

o General and Specific Knowledge

o Job evaluation methodologies, classification standards, and organizational design principles

o Pay equity legislation and related regulatory requirements

Abilities

o Use applicable computer software and operating systems

o Apply legislative and policy changes to job evaluation practices

o Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

o Manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

o Minimum: undergraduate degree in administration, commerce, human resources, labour relations or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

o Preferred: Certified Human Resources Professional designation or accreditation in classification

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

o Provide functional advice and guidance to managers, senior leaders, and HR team members

WORKING CONDITIONS

o 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

o 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums

o $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership

o $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage

o Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

o Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance

o Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

o Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks

o Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

o Public-service pension

o Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

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!

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.