Leader, Area Program

Who Can Apply? Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) Salary Range $124,013 - $161,216 Employment Status Continuing Security Level Secret Language Requirement English Essential Closing Date 27/11/2025 Country Canada Job Description The Leader, Area Program, ensures the overall quality of service delivery and the technical aspects of construction services in a region. This includes communication, monitoring and meeting key performance indicators in the service line, and conducting a regional audit to assess compliance and risk management within the geographic theatre. The incumbent manages the Client‑Partner relationship at a regional level within the assigned program. Primary Responsibilities Manage risk, communicate proposed solutions to internal and external stakeholders Assist in developing service level arrangements to meet Client‑Partner requirements for special or unique programs Communicate, monitor and meet regional service line key performance indicators Lead service line team to provide required support within the program (e.g. multiple projects and contracts involving varying complexities, values, disciplines and costs) Implement risk management framework for the service line (e.g. monitor activities and report on risks) Ensure dissemination and understanding of service line information within the region Ensure service line compliance with corporate policies and procedures Ensure the integration of security considerations into service delivery Promote business development for the service line in the region Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client‑Partners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client‑Partner expectations Other Responsibilities Provide support to service line initiatives Other duties as assigned General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, engineering and architecture Procurement mechanisms Service line policies and procedures Project, contract and risk management principles Health and safety management Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or applicable certification or licence (e.g. Certified Engineering Technologist, Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario, P.Eng) Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Apply project, contract and risk management techniques Demonstrate leadership skills Development and Leadership Provide functional oversight and leadership for service line personnel Working Conditions Typical office environment with occasional travel Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment 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 $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 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 deluxe travel benefit plans Security Clearance and Employment Conditions 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. Security Clearance Requirements Criminal record checks Reference checks Previous employment Open source checks Credit/financial status Code of Business Conduct 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. Diversity and Inclusive Workplace Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace 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. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information. DCC’s goal is to provide barrier‑free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. Accommodation for Recruitment/Interview Process 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 careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca . #J-18808-Ljbffr