Program Leader, National Services Region (Relocation to Ottawa, ON)
If you’re an experienced leader who thrives in complex project environments, builds strong relationships, and delivers results through high-performing teams, we’d like to meet you.
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a trusted Government of Canada partner, delivering infrastructure and environmental services in support of Canada’s defence and security priorities.
With the creation of our National Services Region, based in Ottawa, we are building a strong leadership team to support large, complex, and high-impact projects across the country. We are currently staffing multiple Program Leader opportunities to support this growing mandate.
Thinking about a move? We’ll help make it happen; relocation support is available to set you up for success in Ottawa.
Why Ottawa? Canada’s capital offers a unique blend of meaningful public service work, a strong professional community, and an exceptional quality of life.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Program Leader, you will lead a team delivering services to Client-Partners on large, complex, and high-risk programs. You will oversee project operations, manage key relationships, and ensure quality, collaboration, and performance across all activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development coordination and delivery of services, including cross-service line integration
- Manage operations of large and complex projects or programs across multiple service lines
- Follow best practices for agile program delivery and use complex program schedules, forecasting tools and risk frameworks
- Manage and build strong relationships with stakeholders and Client-Partner teams in several regions
- Develop and manage service level arrangements, contracts, budgets, and schedules
- Perform quality control, carry out site visits, and ensure compliance with standards
- Oversee contractors and consultants
- Lead, coach, mentor, and manage team performance
- Support national objectives and business development opportunities
WHAT YOU BRING
- University degree in construction, engineering, architecture, environmental services, or a related field
- Minimum six years of relevant experience
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure environments
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This role is based in Ottawa within the National Services Region. DCC has a hybrid work model, with some required in-person presence.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Typical office environment with occasional travel
- Some work on active construction sites; safety equipment may be required
NSR PROJETS YOU WILL WORK ON
AMMUNITION INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
DCC is coordinating the planning and delivery of renovations or recapitalization of more than 120 buildings, including ammunition warehouses, maintenance facilities, and assembly facilities, in more than 20 locations across Canada. The program will feature 20 to 40 new builds.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DCC is coordinating the planning and development of numerous projects at bases and wings across Canada, including new accommodations for Canadian Armed Forces members, recapitalized and new firehalls and new healthcare facilities.
NORAD MODERNIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE
DCC is coordinating the planning and delivery of long-term projects to support NORAD and the Canadian Armed Forces. This includes upgrading facilities at key northern sites and infrastructure at Canadian Armed Forces bases and wings across Canada. Examples include aircraft hangars, ammunition warehouses, maintenance facilities, operations centres, training centres, and airfields.
REAL PROPERTY SPATIAL & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS
DCC supports the Department of National Defence through the planning, development, and management of digital information for defence infrastructure projects across Canada. This includes airfields, hangars, jetties, armouries, training facilities, headquarters, residential housing, and utility and site infrastructure projects. Working with DND Client-Partners, consultants, and contractors, DCC's CAD/BIM/GIS team to help ensure projects are designed, documented, modelled, and managed using standardized digital processes and spatial data that support the full lifecycle of military assets.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE IN RETURN
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Public service pension
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Generous leave provisions
- Wellness and mental health programs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is designated bilingual (English and French essential). While priority will be given to candidates who meet this requirement, applications are encouraged from those developing their bilingual capacity.
Join us today!
Join DCC’s National Services Region and help deliver programs that support Canada’s defence and security priorities. Lead teams that make a difference.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
