Overview
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team! Defence Construction Canada (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 Technical Specialist, Project Management to support the delivery of Base construction projects in Halifax.

The Technical Specialist, Project Management provides project management services to support the delivery of routine to moderately complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for the Client-Partners and may undertake research and conduct studies and assessments.

Responsibilities

Research, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.g., approvals, statements of work, project charters, budgets, policies and procedures)

Complete project management from initiation to project close-out for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation

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

Coordinate stakeholder communications to ensure timely decision making

Participate in procurement planning and support the preparation and submission of tender documents including consultant design packages

Coordinate consultant activities

Act as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authority

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 expectation

Other

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

Support and/or lead business development activities

Manage risk





Other duties as assigned

Skills
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction services

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 four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

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

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems

Apply project and risk management techniques

Development and Leadership

Provide functional direction and advice to 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

Benefits
Check out your benefits. Working with us offers opportunities for growth and advancement and includes a comprehensive advantages package valued at 25–30% of salary.

Your package includes

Health and Wellness

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums

$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership

$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage

Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance

Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks

Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

Public-service pension

Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

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📌 Technical Specialist, Project Management (Nova Scotia)
🏢 RPMGlobal
📍 Nova Scotia