Technical Specialist, Project Management

The Technical Specialist, Project Management, provides program and project management services to support the delivery of infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for the Client-Partners, providing support and producing deliverables for complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent undertakes research, and conducts studies and assessments to provide technical advice to the Client-Partners.KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIESThe duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:Primary Research, prepare and present documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures)Complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, major recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediationSupport 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 documentationCoordinate work with Client-Partner representativesParticipate in procurement planning and prepare tender documentationCoordinate activities of consultantsAct as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authorityUpdate program and project databasesMonitor and control project schedule and costsSupport and/or lead business development activitiesDevelop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholdersEnsure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectationsManage risk OtherPrepare monthly reportsOther duties as assignedSKILLSGeneral and Specific KnowledgeBest practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental services and construction servicesClient-Partner project management policies and procedures • Treasury Board Secretariat policies and proceduresProject and risk management principlesFormal Education and/or Certification(s) and ExperienceMinimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training or experience in project managementAbilitiesUse applicable computer software and operating systemsApply project and risk management techniquesDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPProvide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-Partners WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with occasional travelSome work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipmentCheck out your benefitsWorking 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 Wellness100% 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 coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and FamilyLife, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and RetirementPublic-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans