Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team!

DCC is a agile and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader, Program Management.

The Team Leader, Program Management, oversees the delivery of infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent coordinates work and conducts quality assurance activities for the team to produce project deliverables (e.g. development plans, statements of work, strategic plans), and undertakes research, studies and assessments to provide advice to the Client-Partners. The incumbent supports the Client-Partners in tracking and reporting on program metrics and results, and ensures alignment with strategic direction and plans. The incumbent leads a team of professionals and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team. The incumbent also manages the Client-Partner relationship. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the team is focused on collaboration and the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

Lead the research and preparation of documents required for long-term projects and programs (e.g. approvals, statements of work, statements of operational requirement, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)

Coordinate work with Client-Partner representatives

Participate in DCC corporate initiatives

Generate infrastructure statements of operational requirements, prepare business cases and conduct investigations, as required

Participate in procurement planning

Coordinate activities of consultants

Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client-Partner)

Monitor and control project schedule and costs





Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the business unit

Prepare and present reports on project and program metric and performance results to senior leaders, as required

Promote and manage business development opportunities

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

Manage risk

Perform human resource functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance).

Other

Assist in the development of service level arrangements

Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in project and program management, environmental services and construction services

Best practices and trends in financial management and human resources management

Client‑Partner project management policies and procedures

Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures

Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Preferred: university degree in one of the fields above and/or additional training in project management

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems

Apply project and risk management techniques

Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

Development and Leadership

Lead and manage direct reports

Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client‑Partners

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with occasional travel

Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

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