Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team! DCC is a dynamic 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 workplace 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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