Technical Specialist, Project Management
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Defence Construction Canada
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team!
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Technical Specialist, Project Management to support the delivery of Base construction projects in Halifax.
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 conducts studies and assessments.
KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The 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 project close-out for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, 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 stakeholder communications to ensure timely decision makingParticipate in procurement planning and supports the preparation and submission of tender documents including consultant design packagesCoordinate consultant activitiesAct as the representative of the project director or project manager, within DCC delegated signing authorityDevelop 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 expectationOther
Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client-Partner)Support and/or lead business development activitiesManage riskOther duties as assignedSKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction servicesClient-Partner project management policies and proceduresTreasury Board Secretariat policies and proceduresProject and risk management principlesFormal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience
Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project managementAbilities
Use applicable computer software and operating systemsApply project and risk management techniquesDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Provide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-PartnersWORKING 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 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 coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and Family
Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced in Confidence 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 Retirement
Public-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans
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