The Technical Specialist, Project Management, provides project management services to support the delivery of routine to moderately complex infrastructure and environmental projects. The incumbent acts as a technical specialist for the Client-Partners and may undertake research and conducts studies and assessments.
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 activitiesManage riskOther duties as assignedSKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction servicesClient-Partner project management policies and proceduresTreasury Board Secretariat policies and proceduresProject and risk management principlesFormal Education and / or Certification(s) and Experience
Minimum : college diploma in engineering, architecture or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred : university degree in one of the above fields and / or additional training in project managementAbilities
Use applicable computer software and operating systemsApply project and risk management techniquesDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Provide functional direction and advice to employees and to Client-PartnersWORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with occasional travelSome work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipmentCheck out the benefits
Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth – and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages. In your role as Technical Specialist, Project Management, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.
Your package will include :
Public service pension100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance$400 Wellness Allowance (e.g., gym membership)$1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage$750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren’t covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan)Telus Virtual Health CareMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 37 weeks$400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home optionsEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programDeluxe travel benefit plansComprehensive vacation and other paid leave plansIND1#