Technical Specialist, Project Management - Jobs in Dundurn, SK

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Who Can Apply:Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)Salary Range:$68,310 - $92,219Employment status:ContinuingTerm Length:Security Level:ReliabilityLanguage Requirement:EnglishClosing Date:04/04/22Position Reports To:Craig TaylorCountry:CanadaDundurn is located 50 kilometers south of the City of Saskatoon which is the largest city in Saskatchewan. The city boasts a vibrant art and culture community and is host to several live theatre venues. With 80 kilometres of urban trails, access to the South Saskatchewan River which runs through the city, as well as being listed as one of Canada’s hottest culinary destinations in the “New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2018,” Saskatoon has something for everyone. Defence Construction Canada (DCC) Dundurn supports the Department of National Defence’s (DND) infrastructure program and includes supporting the Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot (CFAD) which stores, processes, and disposes of obsolete ammunition. In addition, Detachment Dundurn has an active Range and Training Area which contains some of the provinces most beautiful native prairie.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 ACTIVITIESThe 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 expectations

Other

• Prepare monthly reports (e.g. internal, Client-Partner)
• Support and/or lead business development activities
• Manage risk
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLSGeneral 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

DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.DCCs 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. Within thirty (30) days of accepting employment with DCC, all Employees must familiarize themselves with the Code, and sign the Employee Certification, which states that they have read and understand the Code and acknowledge that compliance with its terms and requirements is a condition of employment at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the Presidents Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.DCC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.All offers of employment are conditional upon successful job candidates attesting to their vaccination status and providing proof of vaccination. DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.Quick Apply

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