Who Can Apply?
Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)
Salary Range
$93,938 - $122,116
Employment Status
Continuing
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid (2 days/week)
Security Level
Secret
Language Requirement
English Essential
Closing Date
04/10/2026
Country
Canada
We have an exciting opportunity in the Central and North Region (CNR)!
Relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate. *
DCC employees working in Yellowknife are eligible for the applicable Isolated Post Allowance (IPA) established by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.**
For employees with dependents, per year;
Environment Allowance: $3,858
Living Cost Differential: $8,730
Fuel and Utilities Differential: $7,375
Total Annual IPA: $19,963
For employees without dependents, per year;
Environment Allowance: $2,315
Living Cost Differential: $5,238
Fuel and Utilities Differential: $4,425
Total Annual IPA: $11,978
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. 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 works with multiple service lines to support program delivery and provides advice to Client‑Partners on program 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 routine 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
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
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.
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 .
Required
criminal record checks
reference checks
previous employment
open source checks
credit/financial status
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.
Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!
Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.
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.
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
[email protected] .
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