Team Leader Construction Services

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Who can apply? Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range : $106,763 - $138,792

Employment Status : Continuing

Security Level : Secret

Language Requirement : English Essential

Closing Date : 16 / 01 / 2026

Country : Canada

The Team Leader, Construction Services ensures the quality of service delivery within the service line at a site with a large construction program. The incumbent ensures compliance with service line policies and procedures, manages contract‐related risks, leads a team of professionals, manages human resources responsibilities for the team, and manages the Client‑Partner relationship. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the team is focused on collaboration, quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Key and Periodic Activities

• Oversee a team managing construction, professional services and service contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, and DCC contract management policies and processes.
• Solve complex problems within delegated authority.
• Facilitate contract‑related coordination and communications between stakeholders (e.g. contractors, consultants, Client‑Partners).
• Promote and manage business development opportunities.
• 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.
• Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance).
• Contribute to business planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Formal Education And / or Certification(s) And Experience

Abilities

Development And Leadership

Working Conditions

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

Home and Family

Leave and Retirement

Public‑service pension.

Location : Trenton, Ontario

Trenton is located an hour and a half east of Toronto on the Bay of Quinte, the starting point for the Trent‑Severn Waterway. With a population of 22,000, and a 90‑year association with the Royal Canadian Air Force, Trenton is surrounded by conservation areas, campsites, marinas and golf courses, and is 30 minutes from the wineries of scenic Prince Edward County.

Security Clearance

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.

Code of Business Conduct

DCC’s Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President’s Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Equality and Inclusion

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace! At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.

Accommodations

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier‑free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.

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