Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range
$80,886 - $105,152
Employment Status
Continuing
Flexible Work Option
Onsite 5 days/week
Security Level:
Reliability
Language Requirement
English Essential
Closing Date
21/10/2026
Country
Canada
Build What Matters, Shape The Future And Strengthen Canada.
Are you a detail driven project management professional who thrives on bringing infrastructure and environmental projects to life? Do you enjoy partnering with clients, bringing together diverse teams, and seeing a project through from concept to completion?
As a Technical Specialist, Project Management, you’ll support the delivery of a wide range of routine to moderately complex infrastructure projects. While growing your career in a collaborative and knowledge sharing environment, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to our Client-Partner, conduct research and assessments, and help drive projects that make a real impact.
By becoming a team member of a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, you will have the opportunity to deliver infrastructure and environmental solutions to support Canada’s troops and the defence of the Country. DCC is proud to be the first federal, and only government organization recognized as a Gold Seal Employer under the Canadian Construction Association’s Construction Management Certification Program and proof of our commitment to excellence and professional development.
What You’ll Do
Lead Projects That Matter
You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and environmental projects—from current builds to unground utility upgrades to remediation initiatives. You’ll support each project from the first conversation to the final handover.
Be the Connector
Clients will look to you for insight, direction, and solutions. You’ll prepare project documentation, develop business cases, support approvals, and ensure everyone has what they need to make informed decisions by coordinating communications and facilitate timely decisions among stakeholders.
Connect People & Propel Progress
You’ll coordinate consultants, stakeholder input, help drive procurement, and keep communication flowing. When challenges arise, you’ll find creative, effective ways to keep things on track, while building strong relationships with Client-Partners, industry professionals, and internal teams.
Champion Quality & Collaboration
You’ll maintain high standards, build strong working relationships, and represent the Client-Partner when required.
Additional Responsibilities
Prepare monthly internal and Client-Partner reports.
Manage risk across assigned projects.
Support or lead business development activities.
Perform other duties as required.
Working Environment
Primarily office based with occasional travel.
Some work takes place on construction sites (basic PPE may be required).
What You’ll Bring
Education & Experience
Minimum: College diploma in engineering, architecture, or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
Preferred: University degree in a related field and/or additional project management training.
Knowledge & Expertise And Abilities
Solid understanding of real property, environmental, and construction industry best practices, legislation, and trends.
Strong project and risk management knowledge and proficiency with project management tools, software, and operating systems.
Ability to apply project and risk management techniques effectively.
Talent for collaboration and problem solving.
What You’ll Get
We don’t just offer a job — we offer one of the best overall benefits packages in the market, valued at 25–30% of your salary, plus long-term career growth.
Health & Wellness
100% employer-paid health, dental, and sick leave
$400 annual wellness allowance
$2,500 for mental health services + $2,500 paramedical
Virtual healthcare and a $750 Health Spending Account
Home & Family
Life, accident, and short-term disability insurance
Enhanced Employee & Family Assistance Program
Maternity & parental leave top-up (93% for up to 37 weeks)
Flexible work options + $400 home office allowance every 2 years
Time & Future
Public service pension plan
Generous vacation and leave packages along with deluxe travel benefit plans
About Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a culturally diverse city where more than 100 languages and nationalities are represented. The city is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, year round festivals, distinctive neighbourhoods, and excellent access to green spaces and outdoor activities.
This position is based at 17 Wing Winnipeg , located at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg. 17 Wing Winnipeg supports the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) by generating and sustaining air missions, delivering aircrew training, and providing specialized education and environmental skills training. As a support base, it provides administrative, operational, and logistical services to more than 113 units across multiple sites and armouries and supports NORAD fighter operations as required. 17 Wing Winnipeg proudly supports both 1 and 2 Canadian Air Divisions as lodger units.
Ready to make an impact?
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
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
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📌 Technical Specialist, Project Management (Manitoba)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Manitoba