Who Can Apply?Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)Salary Range$93,938 - $122,116Employment StatusContinuingFlexible Work OptionHybrid (3 days/week)Security LevelReliabilityLanguage RequirementEnglish EssentialClosing Date07/10/2026CountryCanadaAre you a driven and self-motivated professional with a proven track record of leading a technical project management team on complex infrastructure initiatives? Do you excel in the preparation and review of technical documents, including Statements of Work, engineering specifications, technical drawings, and consultant contracts? Are you a confident communicator with a talent for building strong strategic relationships, navigating contract negotiations, and leading cross-functional teams toward successful project delivery?Do you bring hands‐on experience in project coordination, resource scheduling, and supporting contract management across a wide range of capital construction programs—from minor upgrades to major infrastructure developments? If this sounds like you, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Project Management Team Leader, where your leadership, technical expertise, and collaborative approach will help shape the success of our infrastructure projects.SummaryThe Team Leader, Project 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), and undertakes research, studies and assessments to provide advice to the Client-Partners. 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 ACTIVITIESThe duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:PrimaryLead the research, and prepare and present documents required for long-term projects (e.G. approvals, statements of work, statement of operational requirements, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)Coordinate work with Client-Partner representativesParticipate in DCC corporate initiativesGenerate infrastructure statements of operational requirements, prepare business cases and conduct investigations, as requiredParticipate in procurement planningCoordinate activities of consultantsPrepare monthly reports (e.G. internal, Client-Partner)Monitor and control project schedule and costsManage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the business unitPromote and manage business development opportunitiesDevelop 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 riskPerform human resource functions (e.G. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources,



and manage performance)OtherAssist in the development of service level arrangementsOther duties as assignedGeneral and Specific KnowledgeBest practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental services and construction servicesBest practices and trends in financial management and human resources managementClient-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 in project managementAbilitiesUse applicable computer software and operating systemsApply project and risk management techniquesDemonstrate leadership and human resources management skillsDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPLead and manage direct reportsProvide functional direction and advice to other 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 BenefitsYour 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 coverageCold LakeThe City of Cold Lake is located in Alberta's Lakeland and nestled on the shore of Alberta's seventh largest lake. The area is known for its many pristine lakes and forests which offer excellent camping, fishing, water sports, and many other recreational activities.Cold Lake also has modern recreation and sport facilities, a nearby alpine ski hill, as well as urban and rural trail systems. Defence Construction Canada (DCC) Cold Lake is located at 4 Wing which is an air force base operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and home to Western Canada's fighter jets.



The Cold Lake air base is known as Canada's busiest fighter base and the 1.17-million-hectare Cold Lake Air Weapons Range provides prospect for Canadian and International Air Force training.Working at DCC Cold Lake offers opportunities to support in planning, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure for the airfield runways, ramp, and hangars as well as other supporting facilities and utilities at both the base and the nearby air weapons range.To 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.Requiredcriminal 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 new 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] .

📌 Team Leader, Project Management (Cold Lake)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Cold Lake