Strategic Defence Projects Director

Poutrix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 217,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Major Project Director, Defence Canada to lead the delivery of major, complex and high‑risk defence programs with accountability for schedule, budget, quality and health and safety. You will mentor Senior Project Directors and project teams, strengthening client relationships and driving commercial performance across the portfolio.

You will guide pursuit strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure disciplined governance while leveraging Arcadis’ global capabilities to

Qualifications

• Engineering, construction, project management or related degree.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Significant experience leading large, high‑complexity projects and portfolios.
• Proven defence project delivery experience with government or contractor organisations.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, risk management and project financial controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across locations.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major, complex, high‑risk defence projects and portfolios.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Mobilize resources, manage suppliers and sub‑consultants, and drive safe outcomes.
• Strengthen client relationships and pursue growth opportunities with stakeholders.

Skills

Large-scale project leadership

Defence project delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial/financial controls

Team leadership across locations

Contract management

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree

Chartered status or equivalent

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Major Project Director, Defence Canada to lead the delivery of major, complex and high‑risk defence programs with accountability for schedule, budget, quality and health and safety. You will mentor Senior Project Directors and project teams, strengthening client relationships and driving commercial performance across the portfolio.

You will guide pursuit strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure disciplined governance while leveraging Arcadis’ global capabilities to