Leader, Contract Services (Atlantic Region)

Defence Construction Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction organization is seeking a Leader for Contract Services in Atlantic Canada. This role involves managing contracting quality, client relationships, and compliance with government regulations while leading a team of professionals. Candidates require an undergraduate degree in engineering and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience. The position is continuing, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Public service pension

100% employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness Allowance

Maternity and parental leave top-ups

Hybrid workplace options

Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years’ relevant experience in procurement or related field.
• Ability to manage client-partner relationships effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of government procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of contracting services in the Atlantic region.
• Manage risks and compliance with regulations.
• Lead and develop a team of professionals.

Skills

Best practices in procurement

Risk management

Leadership

Problem resolution

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field

Certification in procurement

Job description

Overview

Leader, Contract Services (Atlantic Region) – Defence Construction Canada (DCC). Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) applicants considered. Salary range: $124,013 - $161,216. Employment status: Continuing. Term length: Not specified. Security level: Secret. Language requirement: English Essential. Closing date: 05 / 09 / 2025. Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall quality of contracting services within the designated region, including the quality and technical aspects of contract documents and regional tenders.
• Develop relationships with a wide, geographically dispersed client base; exercise positive influence; resolve conflicts; manage client-partner relationships.
• Manage risks associated with contracting activity within a legal and regulatory framework.
• Lead a team of professionals and manage human resources responsibilities for the team.
• Develop creative solutions and ensure the service line supports collaboration, and the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Key and Periodic Activities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive :

• Review and approve the initiation and award of contracts within the limits of delegated signing authority.
• Provide recommendations to the Regional Service Line Leaders, National Director and Vice-President Operations–Procurement; oversee all associated contracting activity (e.g., writing solicitation documents).
• Supervise, coordinate and monitor procurement planning activities across all programs with assistance from site and regional staff.
• Manage risks associated with contracting and ensure DCC compliance with Government Contracts Regulations, Directive on the Management of Procurement, trade agreements, competitive bidding law, Procurement Strategy on Indigenous Business, and comprehensive land claims agreements.
• Manage environmental, safety, bidding, and constructability risks.
• Coach, train and influence Contract Services staff within the region to ensure proactive and effective procurement planning.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, Client-Partners and stakeholders.
• Exercise influence and manage conflict with industry.
• Perform human resources functions (e.g., coaching, supervising, mentoring, planning and allocating resources, managing performance).
• Ensure quality standards are met in line with corporate expectations.
• Oversee timely and efficient delivery of services and meeting of key performance indicators.
• Conduct market research to support development of regional and national procurement strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement.
• Best practices and trends in strategic planning, risk management, financial management and human resources management.
• DCC and Client-Partner procurement processes and procedures.
• Government policies and trade agreements.
• Project and risk management principles.

Education and Experience

• Minimum: undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.
• Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields or certification related to procurement (e.g., Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Certified Federal Procurement Specialist, Level II, or Certified Public Procurement Officer from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council).

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems.
• Write proposals, technical texts and reports.
• Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders.
• Apply project and risk management techniques.
• Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills.

Development and Leadership

• Lead and manage direct reports.
• Provide functional direction and advice to Contract Services team and other employees, and to Client-Partners and stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel.

Benefits

Working with DCC offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. The package for this role is valued at 25% to 30% of salary.

• Public service pension
• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 400 Wellness Allowance
• 1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• 750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses not covered under provincial plans or standard insurance)
• Telus Virtual Health Care
• Maternity and parental leave top-up up to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Deluxe travel benefit plans
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid leave plans

Security and Eligibility

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. A minimum reliability security status clearance is required; some roles may require secret clearance.

The security clearance process may include 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.

DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on medical contraindication, religion or other prohibited grounds for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Construction