Technical Specialist, Project Management

Overview

Provides project management for infrastructure and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• schedule control
• cost control
• risk management
• procurement
• reporting

Tasks

-Prepare monthly reports -Monitor and control project schedule and costs -Apply project and risk management techniques -Support and/or lead business development activities -Coordinate activities of consultants -Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders -Use applicable computer software and operating systems -Complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, major recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation -Participate in procurement planning and prepare tender documentation -Coordinate work with Client-Partner representatives -Update program and project databases -Research, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures) -Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment -Provide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-Partners -Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations -Support Client-Partner project approval processes by facilitating decision making within Client-Partner organizations through the development of business case analysis, functional space programming and other documentation -Act as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authority

Requirements

• bilingual
• university degree
• college diploma
• 5 years
• project management
• risk management

What You Bring

-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. ** -previous employment -Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training or experience in project management -Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent -Project and risk management principles -This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. **

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Benefits

-Typical office environment with occasional travel -Public service pension -Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program -Telus Virtual Health Care -criminal record checks -$750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan) -$400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership) -Deluxe travel benefit plans -Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options -$1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage -Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks -Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans -100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance

About Defence Construction Canada

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-requires minimum reliability security clearance (5 years verifiable background) or secret clearance (10 years verifiable background) -screening includes reference inquiries, qualification verification, criminal record checks, credit checks, and may require fingerprints -candidate must obtain and maintain the required clearance; failure may result in offer withdrawal or termination