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Technical Specialist, Project Management
Technical Specialist, Project ManagementDefence Construction Canada • Ontario, Borden, CA
Technical Specialist, Project Management

Technical Specialist, Project Management

Defence Construction Canada • Ontario, Borden, CA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you a highly self-motivated professional with experience in project development or management, related to infrastructure projects?

Do you have a strong understanding of technical document preparation or review, including Statements of Work, technical drawings, and specifications?

Are you a great communicator, who is experienced in managing strategic relationships and utilizing positive negotiation tactics?

We are looking for a candidate with strong technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills to join our DCC team in Borden, and Meaford, Ontario.

The Technical Specialist, Project Management, will be responsible to support the development of a wide variety of infrastructure construction projects and potentially the management of professional services contracts. They will work with and support a diverse Clientele representing various branches of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Forces Housing Agency.

The incumbent determines Client-Partner needs, provides advice on project and contract management related items, develop scope documents, and proactively manages project development schedules.

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 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 expectation

Other

  • 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
  • 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

    o 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums

    o $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership

    o $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage

    o Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

    Home and Family

    o Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance

    o Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

    o Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks

    o Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

    Leave and Retirement

    o Public-service pension

    o Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

    CFB Borden is located about 20 kilometres west of the City of Barrie, in the heart of Simcoe County, one of the major tourist areas in Ontario. CFB Borden is ideally located to service personnel from all across Canada. Simcoe County is a four-season destination lying between Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe and is less than one hour north of Toronto. It boasts the longest freshwater beach in the world and has some of the best fishing, boating and skiing in all of Ontario. The Trent Severn Waterway traverses the County going through Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching and the Severn River, where it spills into Georgian Bay, providing a boater’s haven. For more details, please visit

    4 CDTC Meaford is located just outside the scenic town of Meaford, Ontario, nestled along the southern shores of Georgian Bay in Grey County. The base is ideally situated to support personnel from across Canada, offering a peaceful and picturesque environment that blends operational readiness with natural beauty.

    Grey County is a four-season destination known for its rolling countryside, vibrant small towns, and access to outdoor recreation. The region features excellent hiking, cycling, and snow sports, with nearby attractions like the Bruce Trail, Blue Mountain, and the Beaver Valley. Georgian Bay provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront relaxation, while the surrounding area offers local markets, wineries, and cultural events.

    CFB Meaford’s location supports both training and quality of life, making it a valued site for military operations and personnel development. For more details about the region, visit .

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