Site Manager
3 days ago
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Defence Construction Canada
Full-time
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Who Can Apply?:
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range
$126,865
- $164,924 Employment Status Continuing Flexible Work Option Hybrid (2 days/week) Term Length Security Level: Reliability Language Requirement Bilingual Mandatory Closing Date 04/10/2026 Country Canada We have an exciting opportunity in the Central and North Region (CNR) as the Site Manager for our Northern Programs Site in Ottawa, supporting DCC's Northern Programs portfolio. This position requires periodic travel across Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut). Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Site Manager for the Northern Programs Site is responsible and accountable for efficient and effective site operations and integrated service delivery by some or all service lines at a large site with complex programs. The Site Manager plans, organizes, manages, oversees, and controls site operations while delivering the assigned programs. The incumbent ensures overall compliance with policies and procedures, identifies, tracks, reports on and mitigates service delivery risks, and manages the Client-Partner relationship. The incumbent also supports, promotes and provides input to regional and national objectives and initiatives. Leading and motivating a team of professionals, the Site Manager manages the human resources responsibilities for the site to optimize the use of employee skills and knowledge. The Site Manager also disseminates and ensures employees understand corporate and regional messages and ensures effective communication among employees, teams, and sites, and between the site and the service lines. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the site team is focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables. KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: Primary
Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the site to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to meet Client-Partner requirements, in accordance with corporate direction, policies and procedures Manage financial aspects of the site (e.g., negotiate and sign service level arrangements, prepare budget, carry out financial reporting, monitor key performance indicators and allocate hours for service level arrangements) Resolve internal conflicts and those with the Client-Partners, as required Maintain open communications within the site, region and DCC, and act as primary point of contact for Client-Partners interacting with the site Support and promote regional and national objectives and initiatives, as outlined in the Corporate Plan 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 resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)
Other Manage activities to meet corporate and operational safety and security requirements Other duties as assigned
Skills General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, engineering, architecture or environmental services Best practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources management Specialized knowledge of one or more DCC service lines Project and risk management principles Health and safety management
Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture, environment, business or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: additional training in project management, business administration, human resources and/or leadership
Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Develop and monitor budget Apply project, contract and risk management techniques Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Lead and manage direct and indirect reports at the site Develop succession plan and ensure viability of the site
WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with periodic travel Some work may be located on construction and environmental project 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
- $164,924 Employment Status Continuing Flexible Work Option Hybrid (2 days/week) Term Length Security Level: Reliability Language Requirement Bilingual Mandatory Closing Date 04/10/2026 Country Canada We have an exciting opportunity in the Central and North Region (CNR) as the Site Manager for our Northern Programs Site in Ottawa, supporting DCC's Northern Programs portfolio. This position requires periodic travel across Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut). Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Site Manager for the Northern Programs Site is responsible and accountable for efficient and effective site operations and integrated service delivery by some or all service lines at a large site with complex programs. The Site Manager plans, organizes, manages, oversees, and controls site operations while delivering the assigned programs. The incumbent ensures overall compliance with policies and procedures, identifies, tracks, reports on and mitigates service delivery risks, and manages the Client-Partner relationship. The incumbent also supports, promotes and provides input to regional and national objectives and initiatives. Leading and motivating a team of professionals, the Site Manager manages the human resources responsibilities for the site to optimize the use of employee skills and knowledge. The Site Manager also disseminates and ensures employees understand corporate and regional messages and ensures effective communication among employees, teams, and sites, and between the site and the service lines. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the site team is focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables. KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: Primary
Manage and coordinate service line integration and collaboration within the site to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to meet Client-Partner requirements, in accordance with corporate direction, policies and procedures Manage financial aspects of the site (e.g., negotiate and sign service level arrangements, prepare budget, carry out financial reporting, monitor key performance indicators and allocate hours for service level arrangements) Resolve internal conflicts and those with the Client-Partners, as required Maintain open communications within the site, region and DCC, and act as primary point of contact for Client-Partners interacting with the site Support and promote regional and national objectives and initiatives, as outlined in the Corporate Plan 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 resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)
Other Manage activities to meet corporate and operational safety and security requirements Other duties as assigned
Skills General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction, engineering, architecture or environmental services Best practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources management Specialized knowledge of one or more DCC service lines Project and risk management principles Health and safety management
Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture, environment, business or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: additional training in project management, business administration, human resources and/or leadership
Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Develop and monitor budget Apply project, contract and risk management techniques Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills
DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Lead and manage direct and indirect reports at the site Develop succession plan and ensure viability of the site
WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with periodic travel Some work may be located on construction and environmental project 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