Join Defence Construction Canada (DCC) in Greenwood, NS, and play a vital role in supporting Canada’s National Defence! As a Federal Crown corporation with over 70 years of contribution to national defence, DCC is renowned for its innovative and cost-effective solutions in contracting, construction management, and infrastructure services.
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 conducts studies and assessments.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary
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Research, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)
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Complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation
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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
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Coordinate stakeholder communications to ensure timely decision making
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Participate in procurement planning and prepare tender documents
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Coordinate consultant activities
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Act as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authority
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Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
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Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectation
Other
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Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client-Partner)
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Support and/or lead business development activities
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Manage risk
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Other duties as assigned
SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
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Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction services
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Client-Partner project management policies and procedures
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Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures
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Project and risk management principles
Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
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Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
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Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management
Abilities
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Use applicable computer software and operating systems
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Apply project and risk management techniques
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
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Provide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-Partners
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Typical office environment with occasional travel
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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
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100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
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$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
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$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
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Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans
Home and Family
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Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
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Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
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Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
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Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home
Leave and Retirement
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Public-service pension
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Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
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Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley is 14 Wing Greenwood, the largest air force base on the east coast of Canada. The Wing’s Aurora crews conduct sovereignty and surveillance missions over the Atlantic Ocean routinely, while Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities are standing by year-round. The valley region includes Canada’s earliest historic sites and delivers a unique rural lifestyle just minutes from the Bay of Fundy, scenic rivers, lakes, and the Atlantic coastline. The climate and terrain offer year-round outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. Sheltered by the North and South Mountains, the Annapolis Valley is known for rich agriculture and boasts a vibrant farm to table food movement, outstanding dining, festivals, numerous vineyards, and micro-breweries. Greenwood is within driving distance to nine (9) Universities and Community Colleges including Acadia University, one of Canada’s top 5 undergraduate schools.
This position may also offer a competitive relocation package for candidates moving across the province or the country.
