National Service Line Advisor, Contract Management Initiatives

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is looking for a senior contract management professional to help strengthen how contract management services are delivered across Canada.

In this role, you will support the National Director, Contract Management by leading initiatives that improve consistency, quality, and performance across all regions. You will work closely with regional leaders, industry partners, and Client-Partners to resolve complex contractual challenges and enhance service delivery across the organization.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration to influence how projects are delivered at a national level.

What you’ll do

National Initiatives & Service Delivery

• Lead the development and implementation of national contract management initiatives
• Prepare business cases, research activities, and support planning and budgeting
• Coordinate work with regional service line leaders across Canada
• Monitor national performance indicators and recommend improvements
• Develop policies, procedures, tools and guidance materials

Contract Expertise & Risk Management

• Review complex claims, change orders and contractual issues
• Support negotiations and guide claim resolution strategies
• Ensure compliance with government policies and trade agreements
• Identify and manage risks associated with contract management practices
• Provide specialized advice on contractual and legal matters

Quality & Training

• Lead national quality management activities and verifications
• Deliver national training and support regional training initiatives
• Coach and mentor service line staff
• Promote consistent practices and solutions-oriented collaboration

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with Client-Partners, industry, and internal stakeholders
• Lead project teams and national working groups
• Provide functional direction and expert guidance across DCC
• May supervise and manage team members

What you bring

You are a strong fit if you have experience with:

• Contract management and dispute resolution
• Managing claims and change orders in infrastructure projects
• Developing procedures or national standards
• Risk management and quality assurance processes
• Coaching or mentoring technical professionals
• Working with multiple stakeholders across regions or organizations

Education & Experience

• University degree in engineering, architecture or a related field, with eight years' relevant experience, or the equivalent

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret complex contractual and legal documents
• Strategic thinking and business judgment
• Excellent written communication (reports, technical documents, proposals)
• Leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders nationwide
• Bilingual (English and French) – mandatory

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Occasional travel across Canada

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

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

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans

** This position has been designated bilingual, where English and French are essential. **

** While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement. **