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Technical Specialist, Program Management

Technical Specialist, Program Management

Defence Construction Canada • Ontario, Ottawa, CA
14 days ago
Salary
CA$25.00–CA$30.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Technical Specialist, Program Management, oversees multi-disciplinary work to develop, maintain and deliver centralized coordination functions in support of capital construction, operations and maintenance and/or environmental programs for the Client-Partner's Real Property Operations Unit. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for Client-Partners, providing support in the areas of joint program management, information management, and communications management. The incumbent collaborates with site personnel and regional service line representatives to support program delivery and provides advice to Client-Partners on program planning and delivery.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

  • Support the development and management of new programs and existing programs in conjunction with Client-Partner
  • Provide program life cycle management and ensure programs are aligned with Client-Partner strategy and stakeholder requirements
  • Analyze and manage detailed program information and data
  • Support communications with Client-Partners, and DCC management and employees on program status and issues
  • Maintain and report on program metric and operating results
  • 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 expectations
  • Manage risk

Other

  • Prepare monthly status reports
  • Develop new capabilities for DCC
  • Support the development of new DCC approaches, policies and processes for consideration by DCC management
  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

  • Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental services and construction services
  • Program management industry standards
  • Risk management principles
  • Client-Partner program management policies and procedures Formal

Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

  • Minimum: college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

  • Use applicable computer software and operating systems
  • Apply program and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Provide functional direction and advice to employees and 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 $1,500 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

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