Program Leader
Defence Construction Canada
Leads team and manages large, complex construction/engineering projects for DCC.
10 days ago ago
C$106,763 - C$138,792
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Marine
Role
What you would be doing
service integration
budget management
quality assurance
program management
client liaison
public outreach
- Lead the development and delivery of services at the site, including cross-service line integration
- Conduct public consultations and presentations to promote awareness of programs
- Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)
- Develop and manage service level arrangements
- Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
- Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners
- 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)
- Perform quality control by reviewing deliverables from consultants and contractors, and conducting project site visits
- 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
- Lead and manage direct and indirect reports
- Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the business unit and between stakeholders
- Help develop service level arrangements for special or unique programs to meet Client-Partner requirements
- 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)
- Promote and manage business development opportunities
- Apply project, contract and risk management techniques
- Support and promote regional and national objectives, as outlined in the Corporate Plan
- Respond to audit findings
- Use applicable computer software and operating systems
What you bring
leadership
hr management
university degree
6 years
project management
bilingual
- Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills
- previous employment
- Preferred: specialized knowledge, training or professional certification in one or more DCC service line
- Minimum: university degree in construction, engineering, architecture or environmental services or related field with six years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
- Project, contract and risk management principles
- 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. **
- $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)
- 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
- Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
- 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
- Telus Virtual Health Care
- criminal record checks
- $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)
- Typical office environment with occasional travel
- $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
- Public service pension
- Deluxe travel benefit plans
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Security clearance- criminal record checks
- reference checks
- verification of previous employment
- open source checks
- credit/financial status checks
- security clearance (reliability or secret) involving reference inquiries, qualification verification, and fingerprinting
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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.
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.
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.
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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