Who Can Apply?:Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)Salary Range$93,938 - $122,116Employment StatusContinuingFlexible Work OptionHybrid (3 days/week)Term LengthSecurity Level: SecretLanguage Requirement: English EssentialClosing Date: 28/08/2026Country: CanadaDefence 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 projects in Halifax. The Technical Specialist, Project Management, provides program and project management services to support the delivery of infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for the Client-Partners, providing support and producing deliverables for complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent undertakes research, and conducts studies and assessments to provide technical advice to the Client-Partners.KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIESThe duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:PrimaryResearch, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.G. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)Complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, major recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediationSupport 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 documentationCoordinate work with Client-Partner representativesParticipate in procurement planning and prepare tender documentationCoordinate activities of consultantsAct as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authorityUpdate program and project databasesMonitor and control project schedule and costsSupport and/or lead business development activitiesDevelop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholdersEnsure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectationsManage risk OtherPrepare monthly reportsOther duties as assignedGeneral and Specific KnowledgeBest practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental services and construction servicesClient-Partner project management policies and proceduresTreasury Board Secretariat policies and proceduresProject and risk management principlesFormal Education And/or Certification(s) And ExperienceMinimum: college diploma in engineering,



architecture or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training or experience in project managementAbilitiesUse applicable computer software and operating systemsApply project and risk management techniquesDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPProvide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-PartnersWORKING CONDITIONSTypical office environment with occasional travelSome work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipmentCheck Out Your BenefitsWorking with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.Your Package IncludesHealth and Wellness100% 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 coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and FamilyLife, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and RetirementPublic-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverageTo begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance. DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance,



please review the Standard on Security Screening .RequiredThe appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:criminal record checksreference checksprevious employmentopen source checkscredit/financial statusDCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because recent employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.DCC’s goal is to provide barrier‑free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected] .#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Specialist, Project Management (Winnipeg)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Winnipeg