Technical Specialist, Project Management

Technical Specialist, Project Management 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 conduct studies and assessments. Employment Details Salary Range: $79,067 - $102,788 Employment Status: Continuing Security Level: Reliability Language Requirement: English Essential Country: Canada Closing Date: 09/12/2025 Key and Periodic Activities Research, prepare and present documentation required for long‑term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, project charters, budgets, policies and procedures). Complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation. 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. Coordinate stakeholder communications to ensure timely decision making. Participate in procurement planning and prepare tender documents. Coordinate consultant activities. Act as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authority. 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. Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client‑Partner). Support and/or lead business development activities. Manage risk. Other duties as assigned. Skills, General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction services. 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 four 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. Development and Leadership Provide functional direction and advice to 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. Security Clearance 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. The security clearance process includes reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. EEO and Diversity Commitment 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 but are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information. DCC’s Code of Business Conduct is a condition of employment. Employees must certify that they have read, understood and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Benefits Public service pension. 100% employer‑paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. $400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership). $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage. $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses not covered by provincial plans or our standard insurance plan). Telus Virtual Health Care. Maternity and parental leave top‑up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks. $400 allowance every two years to support work‑from‑home options. Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program. Deluxe travel benefit plans. Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans. Location Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr