Who Can Apply? Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range $137,013 - $178,118
Employment Status Continuing
Adaptable Work Option Onsite 5 days/week
Security Level Reliability
Language Requirement English Essential
Closing Date 07/10/2026
Country Canada
The successful candidate is expected to work in the Edmonton Regional Office five days per week; however, hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered.*
The Regional Service Line Leader, Project and Program Management, leads and is accountable for the successful delivery of project and program management services in the region. The incumbent provides functional support for services delivered within the region, leads site and regional service line development, and supports training and development of employees at the site, regional and national level. Ensuring compliance with service line policies and procedures, the incumbent monitors overall performance on large and complex projects and is responsible for risk management and mitigation. Leading a team of professionals, the incumbent manages the human resources responsibilities for the team, as well as the Client-Partner relationship. The incumbent develops creative solutions, promotes collaboration within the service line, and ensures the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary Lead and provide functional oversight and leadership on all regional project and program management services
Develop and implement regional initiatives and support national initiatives
Monitor regional service delivery, identify trends and report on risks that will affect the service line in the region
Complete complex project work (e.g. carry out technical reviews)
Provide technical support to regional business units in conjunction with local Client-Partners
Research, prepare and present documentation for long-term projects (e.g. project approval documentation, statements of work, statements of requirements - infrastructure, business cases, infrastructure options analysis reports)
Provide program management support services, including but not limited to: defining program governance, planning the program and monitoring progress and aligning deliverables to meet program outcomes
Monitor regional service line competencies, identify and develop training requirements and implement training to achieve delivery standards
Develop, recommend and ensure implementation of relevant policies and procedures, training programs and processes
Ensure implementation of PPM service delivery standards, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
Provide service line input to service level arrangements
Conduct annual verification to ensure overall quality of service line management
Promote and facilitate service line integration across the region
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)
Other Integrate industrial security considerations into PPM service line activities
Assist business units with needs assessment and resource planning
Develop annual PPM regional business plan and quarterly reports




Participate in national service line initiatives
Conduct site, regional and national training sessions
Other duties as assigned
Skills General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends in project and program management
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction services
Best practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources management
Client-Partner project and program management policies and procedures
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat policies and procedures
Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Preferred: university degree in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent, and certification in project and program management
Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Write proposals, technical texts and reports
Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills
Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders
Apply project and risk management techniques
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Lead and manage direct and indirect reports
Lead project teams within the region and collaborate with others nationally
Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client-Partners
WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with routine travel
Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment
Check Out Your Benefits Working 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 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 enhanced travel benefits coverage
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" .
Required The 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 checks
reference checks
previous employment
open source checks
credit/financial status
DCC'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] .

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📌 Regional Service Line Leader, Project and Program Management (Alberta)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Alberta