Careers

Your Career at DCC

A career at DCC will give you the chance to learn, excel and engage in exciting and meaningful work in the fields of engineering, environmental science and infrastructure services. Our organization is big enough to take on multi-million dollar projects but small enough to deliver personal service.

All DCC employees can make a difference—by supporting Canada’s troops and contributing to the defence of the country.

During the recruitment process, DCC does not collect personal banking or other financial information from potential job candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

DCC's workforce reflects Canadian society, comprising people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

We believe employee diversity is a strategic advantage and work to leverage the differences among members of our team — to create a workplace in which all employees feel included and can achieve their full potential.

Our goal is to provide a healthy, productive and respectful work environment that embraces equity, diversity and inclusion, and encourages all employees to contribute to a respectful workplace free from bias, harassment and discrimination.

Our People

At DCC our value is in our people. Every year, DCC celebrates, through our National Awards program, the outstanding achievements of employees who embody the high quality of work that our Client-Partners have come to expect from us.

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Celebrating Our People
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Jenelle Ramnath - Modelling Inclusion

Armed with a diverse family background and a deep understanding of diversity's strategic benefits, Coordinator, Environmental Services Jenelle Ramnath volunteered immediately as DCC Kingston's Diversity and Inclusion site champion.

Career FAQ

  • How can I find out about job opportunities at DCC?

    Our latest openings are posted in a central location on our Job Opportunities page.

  • If I apply for more than one position, do I have to complete the electronic application each time?

    No. Once you have filled out and submitted your application, you will be in our system. You may use that application each time you apply for a position with us.

  • Do I need a security clearance to work at DCC?

    Having a security clearance—at least to the Reliability level but usually to Secret—is a condition of employment with DCC. A Reliability clearance requires you to have five years of verifiable background information. A Secret clearance requires you to have 10 years of verifiable background information. If you do not have a security clearance, DCC will begin the process for you, as required.

  • What are the vaccination requirements for DCC employees?

    Due to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health, the Government of Canada has announced that the vaccination requirement for employees of the federal public service will be suspended, effective June 20, 2022. Consequently, the requirement for DCC employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended.


    As part of its efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and in line with Government of Canada requirements, all DCC employees must be fully vaccinated against the virus by November 15, 2021. This requirement applies to continuing, term, temporary, casual and student employees and regardless of whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working at a DCC office or a Department of National Defence or Canadian Armed Forces project site.

    All offers of employment are conditional upon successful job candidates attesting to their vaccination status and providing proof of vaccination. DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.

    New employees hired after October 29, 2021, must provide the attestation or request an accommodation on their first day of work with DCC.

    DCC is committed to protecting and supporting the health and wellness of its employees and ensuring a safe working environment for DCC employees, Client-Partners, service providers and visitors, and help protect the health and wellness of members of the communities in which DCC operates.

  • I'm having problems submitting my resume, or I have other questions for you. Who can I contact?

    Please send an email to careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca. Someone from our recruiting team will answer your questions.

Job Opportunities

Apply to a job posting or add your name to our talent pool.