Leader, Short Term Disability Management

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$93,938 - $122,116

Employment Status

Continuing

Flexible Work Option

Onsite 5 days/week

Security Level:

Reliability

Language Requirement

English Essential

Closing Date

08/09/2026

Country

Canada

The 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 ACTIVITIES Primary

Lead 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 representatives

Participate in DCC corporate initiatives

Generate infrastructure statements of operational requirements, prepare business cases and conduct investigations, as required

Participate in procurement planning

Coordinate activities of consultants

Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client-Partner)

Monitor and control project schedule and costs

Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the business unit

Promote and manage business development opportunities

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

Manage risk

Perform human resource functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)

Other

Assist in the development of service level arrangements

Other duties as assigned

Skills General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental services and construction services

Best practices and trends in financial management and human resources management

Client-Partner project management policies and procedures

Treasury Board Secretariat policies and procedures

Project and risk management principles

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems

Apply project and risk management techniques

Demonstrate leadership and human resources management skills

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Lead and manage direct reports

Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners

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

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 deluxe travel benefit plans

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen o