Director General, Property
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Parliament of Canada
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director General, Real Property
Job Description The House of Commons’ Digital Services and Real Property is currently looking to staff the Director General, Real Property position. This position is full time on-site.
As the Director General, Real Property, you will provide senior executive leadership and strategic direction for the Long-Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) and all major real property programs supporting the modernization, rehabilitation, and stewardship of the Parliamentary Precinct. As the House of Commons’ Executive Architect and Senior Technical Authority, you will ensure that architectural, heritage conservation, interior design, and construction activities—from planning to execution—are effectively integrated, aligned with parliamentary requirements, and delivered within scope, budget, and schedule.
The role also oversees the management of a diverse real property portfolio of more than 30 buildings and grounds, including the multi-year, multi-billion-dollar Centre Block Rehabilitation Program and Block 2 redevelopment. As the Director General you will lead governance, performance management, and program frameworks; engage senior parliamentary stakeholders; represent the House in media and inter-institutional forums; and ensure that real property strategies, investments, and services support both current operational needs and long-term institutional sustainability.
Top Reasons to Join the Real Property team:
Join a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that preserve our national heritage while also contributing to the modernization and sustainability of our facilities. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Canada’s most important institutions.
Training and development opportunities.4 weeks’ vacation (minimum)Qualifications
Education :
A University degree in architecture;Registration and good standing as a licensed architect with a Canadian professional association.Experiences :
Considerable experience providing senior strategic leadership for large-scale, complex architectural, construction, or real property programs, including multi-billion-dollar capital or rehabilitation projects;Extensive experience leading and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams of architectural, engineering, heritage, and project management specialists to deliver major projects from concept to close-out;Extensive experience developing and managing governance frameworks, multi-year strategies, and performance measurement programs for real property, capital planning, or construction programs;Considerable experience leading engagement and negotiations with senior institutional partners, government departments (, PSPC), consultants, and other external stakeholders on complex technical and strategic issues;Extensive experience providing authoritative advice and recommendations to senior executives or elected officials on real property planning, design, heritage conservation, or policy matters;Extensive experience managing financial, human, and material resources in a large operational or program environment.Assets :
Experience working within heritage, parliamentary, or similarly complex, politically sensitive environments;Professional certification in project management (, PMP).Note :
Experience levels are typically defined as follows:
Considerable experience – generally 3 to 5 years of relevant experienceExtensive experience – generally 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
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