Program Leader

Description

• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
• Develop and manage service level arrangements
• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Perform quality control by reviewing deliverables from consultants and contractors, and conducting project site visits
• Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the business unit and between stakeholders
• Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)
• Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners
• Lead the development and delivery of services at the site, including cross-service line integration
• Manage operations of large and complex projects or programs for multiple service lines (e.g. develop and manage service level arrangements, manage contracts, carry out quality assurance planning, update and track program financials, budgets and schedules, and oversee and manage program staff and consultants)
• 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
• Promote and manage business development opportunities
• Conduct public consultations and presentations to promote awareness of programs
• Provide technical advice and direction to team members
• Help the Site Manager develop and manage the financial aspects of the business unit (e.g. prepare and track budget, carry out financial reporting, monitor key performance indicators, allocate hours for service level arrangements)
• Support and promote regional and national objectives, as outlined in the Corporate Plan
• Apply project, contract and risk management techniques
• Help develop service level arrangements for special or unique programs to meet Client-Partner requirements
• Lead and manage direct and indirect reports
• Respond to audit findings

Requirements

• Minimum: university degree in construction, engineering, architecture or environmental services or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• previous employment
• Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills
• Preferred: specialized knowledge, training or professional certification in one or more DCC service line
• Project, contract and risk management principles

Benefits

• criminal record checks
• Typical office environment with occasional travel
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• Public-service pension
• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
• $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance