Team Leader, Contract Services at Defence Construction Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | CAD106,763-138,792 | Kablio

Role

Description

procurement planning

contract negotiation

risk management

software use

team leadership

stakeholder relations

Oversee all associated contracting activity by Coordinators, Contract Services, for procurements (e.g. develop procurement approach, assess impact of the procurements, write solicitation documents), and ensure that all contracting activities are carried out in an ethical and transparent manner to facilitate access, and ensure competition and best value
Negotiate procurement approaches and performance measures with Client-Partners for all programs
Coordinate, implement and track procurement planning activities for all programs with regional and site staff
Lead and manage direct reports
Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Apply project and risk management techniques
Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client Partners and/or stakeholders
Perform human resource functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)
Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Ensure procurements by the team meet service line key performance indicators
Provide advice on all aspects of procurement to meet Client-Partner needs for complex procurements
Help create strategies for complex procurements
Research innovative procedures (e.g. process improvements, procurement techniques for unique requirements)
Research innovative procedures (e.g. procurement process improvement methods to meet special requirements)
Provide recommendations on the initiation and award of contracts exceeding delegated signing authority
Review and approve the initiation and award of contracts, within delegated authority
Participate, promote and lead procurement planning with Client-Partners

Requirements

degree

8 years

bilingual

project management

risk management

leadership

previous employment
Minimum: university degree in architecture, engineering or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. **
While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement. **
Project and risk management principles
Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

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
$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
Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

reference inquiries
verification of qualifications
criminal record checks
credit checks
fingerprinting
open source checks

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Company

Overview

Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations.
Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works.
Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety.
Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security.
Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs.
Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Culture + Values

Since 1951

Year Established

The company has consistently supported defence infrastructure and environmental requirements, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to its mission.

Collaboration: Committed to developing collaborative relationships with Client-Partners, industry, employees and other stakeholders. Together, they leverage shared expertise toward common goals.
Competence: Offers a dynamic and inclusive working environment where employee experience, expertise, and diversity enable innovative solutions for client needs.
Fairness: Engages everyone in a fair and ethical manner, embraces equity and inclusion, and advocates for mutual respect and professionalism throughout its business.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2050

Joining Canada's Net-Zero Challenge

Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

80% GHG Reduction

Supporting DND energy targets

Helping achieve energy reductions for the Department of National Defence.

15.7M CAD Investment

Net-Zero Ready Facility

Constructed a 3,389 m² training facility with geothermal and water treatment.

31% Energy Reduction

Energy Performance at CFB Kingston

Delivered energy savings with significant GHG reductions.

Managed construction of CFB Gagetown Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Facility (3,389 m², CAD 15.7 million), running almost completely off-grid with geothermal heating, onsite water treatment and septic, net-zero ready.
Since 2018, delivered energy performance contracts at CFB Kingston (31 % energy reduction, ~5,865 tCO₂e fewer emissions), and multiple other bases including Petawawa, Esquimalt, Greenwood and Bagotville.
Under DEES and federal Greening Government Strategy, contributing to national targets: 40 % GHG reduction from real property and light-duty fleets by 2025 and net-zero by 2050.
Tracking and monitoring GHG emissions, reducing contaminated sites via Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan, plus waste audits and diversion initiatives.
Awarded best practices in environmental sustainability (Real Property Institute of Canada) for net-zero building at CFB Gagetown.

Inclusion & Diversity

April 20, 2021

Diversity Strategy Launch

Company launched Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2.0 with a five-year roadmap for new initiatives to advance inclusion and acceptance.

41.9% Women

Workforce Representation

Women make up 41.9% of the workforce, reflecting a significant portion of the company's diverse employee base.

$1,000+ Raised

Internlational Cuisine Initiative

International Cuisine lunch/cookbook initiative raised over CAD 1,000 for charity, fostering cultural exchange and community impact.

Indigenous individuals make up 4.5% of the workforce (LMA 3.3%), persons with disabilities 5.7% (LMA 8.5%), and visible minorities 11.3% (LMA 18.0%).
Recognized three years consecutively by Employment and Social Development Canada for its inspirational role model in employment equity; two executives designated as Employment Equity Champions.

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Role

Description

procurement planning

contract negotiation

risk management

software use

team leadership

stakeholder relations

Oversee all associated contracting activity by Coordinators, Contract Services, for procurements (e.g. develop procurement approach, assess impact of the procurements, write solicitation documents), and ensure that all contracting activities are carried out in an ethical and transparent manner to facilitate access, and ensure competition and best value
Negotiate procurement approaches and performance measures with Client-Partners for all programs
Coordinate, implement and track procurement planning activities for all programs with regional and site staff
Lead and manage direct reports
Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Apply project and risk management techniques
Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client Partners and/or stakeholders
Perform human resource functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)
Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Ensure procurements by the team meet service line key performance indicators
Provide advice on all aspects of procurement to meet Client-Partner needs for complex procurements
Help create strategies for complex procurements
Research innovative procedures (e.g. process improvements, procurement techniques for unique requirements)
Research innovative procedures (e.g. procurement process improvement methods to meet special requirements)
Provide recommendations on the initiation and award of contracts exceeding delegated signing authority
Review and approve the initiation and award of contracts, within delegated authority
Participate, promote and lead procurement planning with Client-Partners

Requirements

degree

8 years

bilingual

project management

risk management

leadership

previous employment
Minimum: university degree in architecture, engineering or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. **
While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement. **
Project and risk management principles
Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

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
$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
Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

reference inquiries
verification of qualifications
criminal record checks
credit checks
fingerprinting
open source checks

People also searched

Company

Overview

Founded to serve the construction needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.
Manages a wide array of construction and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Specializes in designing and delivering facilities, buildings, and utilities for national defence operations.
Operates in diverse sectors including infrastructure, buildings, transportation, utilities, and heavy civil works.
Has delivered projects in remote locations, ensuring the highest standards for military operations and safety.
Known for managing large-scale, complex projects that are critical to national security.
Works with military, governmental, and private partners to support the Canadian Defence sector's evolving needs.
Handles the entire lifecycle of projects, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

Culture + Values

Since 1951

Year Established

The company has consistently supported defence infrastructure and environmental requirements, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to its mission.

Collaboration: Committed to developing collaborative relationships with Client-Partners, industry, employees and other stakeholders. Together, they leverage shared expertise toward common goals.
Competence: Offers a dynamic and inclusive working environment where employee experience, expertise, and diversity enable innovative solutions for client needs.
Fairness: Engages everyone in a fair and ethical manner, embraces equity and inclusion, and advocates for mutual respect and professionalism throughout its business.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2050

Joining Canada's Net-Zero Challenge

Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

80% GHG Reduction

Supporting DND energy targets

Helping achieve energy reductions for the Department of National Defence.

15.7M CAD Investment

Net-Zero Ready Facility

Constructed a 3,389 m² training facility with geothermal and water treatment.

31% Energy Reduction

Energy Performance at CFB Kingston

Delivered energy savings with significant GHG reductions.

Managed construction of CFB Gagetown Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training Facility (3,389 m², CAD 15.7 million), running almost completely off-grid with geothermal heating, onsite water treatment and septic, net-zero ready.
Since 2018, delivered energy performance contracts at CFB Kingston (31 % energy reduction, ~5,865 tCO₂e fewer emissions), and multiple other bases including Petawawa, Esquimalt, Greenwood and Bagotville.
Under DEES and federal Greening Government Strategy, contributing to national targets: 40 % GHG reduction from real property and light-duty fleets by 2025 and net-zero by 2050.
Tracking and monitoring GHG emissions, reducing contaminated sites via Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan, plus waste audits and diversion initiatives.
Awarded best practices in environmental sustainability (Real Property Institute of Canada) for net-zero building at CFB Gagetown.

Inclusion & Diversity

April 20, 2021

Diversity Strategy Launch

Company launched Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2.0 with a five-year roadmap for new initiatives to advance inclusion and acceptance.

41.9% Women

Workforce Representation

Women make up 41.9% of the workforce, reflecting a significant portion of the company's diverse employee base.

$1,000+ Raised

Internlational Cuisine Initiative

International Cuisine lunch/cookbook initiative raised over CAD 1,000 for charity, fostering cultural exchange and community impact.

Indigenous individuals make up 4.5% of the workforce (LMA 3.3%), persons with disabilities 5.7% (LMA 8.5%), and visible minorities 11.3% (LMA 18.0%).
Recognized three years consecutively by Employment and Social Development Canada for its inspirational role model in employment equity; two executives designated as Employment Equity Champions.

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Careers

About Us

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