Deputy Project Manager (Permanent)

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in critical services seeks a Deputy Project Manager for Waterfront Operations in Victoria, BC. The role involves managing teams, ensuring project performance, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in complex environments, and a strong educational background.

Benefits

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible work schedules and generous vacation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Parental leave top-up

Retirement contributions

Recognition and bonus programs

Professional development support

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• At least 8 years supporting major projects or operations.
• Proven leadership in complex stakeholder environments.
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 2-4 direct reports and overseeing activities of up to 200 personnel indirectly.
• Executing the full project management cycle from initiation to closure.
• Developing strategies and implementing performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Quality Assurance

Planning

Scheduling

Risk Management

Project Controls

Job description

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Deputy Project Manager (Permanent)

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, CA, V8Z 0B9

Onsite or Hybrid:

Deputy Project Manager – Waterfront Operations (Permanent)

Victoria, BC

Expected Salary: $88,641 to $132,961

The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works globally to enhance the capability, reliability, and availability of critical assets across Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear sectors.

In Canada, Babcock supports the Marine sector by providing complex support to Canada’s submarine fleet and delivers naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in Aviation, providing world-class flying training, and deliver aerial emergency services, wildfire suppression, and air ambulance services for the Government of Manitoba.

Whether providing technical training, developing training materials, or maintaining assets, Babcock is trusted to deliver world-class training solutions.

Babcock’s Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. Our Principles guide us in achieving this, focusing on thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these values to benefit our Culture, Customers, and Communities. Our employees embody these Principles, which include:

• Challenging the status quo, Be Curious
• Focusing on Outcomes and positive impacts
• Being Kind to ourselves, others, and the planet
• Collaborating as a team
• Being Courageous: brave, ambitious, and determined
• Owning and delivering responsibilities

We respect the traditional territories of many Nations across Canada and are committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities, and businesses.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of 2-4 direct reports and overseeing activities of up to 200 personnel indirectly
• Ensuring occupational Health & Safety for all reports
• Supporting the Project Manager in project performance management by leading planning, execution, and close-out of activities
• Managing project scope, deliverables, change, costs, schedules, quality, risks, and stakeholder engagement
• Executing the full project management cycle from initiation to closure
• Developing strategies, coordinating stakeholders, and implementing performance improvement initiatives
• Performing project reviews and managing changes to achieve project goals

The ideal candidate has:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or Project Management or equivalent experience
• At least 8 years supporting major projects or operations
• Proven leadership in complex stakeholder environments
• Exceptional communication skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities
• Experience in the marine industry or similar complex environments
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Planning, Scheduling, Risk, and Project Controls
• Registration with PMI is an asset
• Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Our support programs include:

• Health and wellness initiatives
• Flexible work schedules and generous vacation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Parental leave top-up
• Retirement contributions
• Recognition and bonus programs
• Professional development support
• Relocation assistance

Babcock is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are happy to provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.