Technical Specialist, Project Management
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M, Canada
Listing for:
Defence Construction Canada
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 closure 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 prepare tender documentsCoordinate 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 the benefits
Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role as Technical Specialist, Project Management, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.
Your package will include:
Public service pension100% 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 that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)Telus Virtual Health CareMaternity 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 optionsEnhanced in Confidence employee and family assistance programDeluxe travel benefit plansComprehensive vacation and other paid leave plansIND1#
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