Technical Specialist, Project Management

Defence Construction Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Mental health support

Pension plan

Wellness allowance

Parental leave

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking a detail-driven Technical Specialist, Project Management, to support delivery of infrastructure and environmental projects from concept to completion. You will act as a trusted technical advisor to the Client-Partner, conduct research, and help drive projects with cross-functional teams.

Becoming part of a long-standing partner of the Government of Canada, you’ll work in a collaborative environment with a focus on quality, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Minimum: College diploma in engineering, architecture, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Preferred: University degree in a related field and/or additional project management training.
• Solid understanding of real property, environmental, and construction industry best practices, legislation, and trends.
• Strong project and risk management knowledge and proficiency with project management tools, software, and operating systems.
• Ability to apply project and risk management techniques effectively.
• Talent for collaboration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and environmental projects—from new builds to upgrades and remediation initiatives.
• Prepare project documentation, develop business cases, support approvals, and facilitate timely decisions among stakeholders.
• Coordinate consultants, stakeholder input, help drive procurement, and maintain communication with Client-Partners, industry professionals, and internal teams.
• Maintain high standards, build strong working relationships, and represent the Client-Partner when required.
• Prepare monthly internal and Client-Partner reports; manage risk across assigned projects; support or lead business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

College diploma in engineering/architecture/related field

University degree and/or PM training

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$80,886 - $105,152

Employment Status

Continuing

Flexible Work Option

Onsite 5 days/week

Term Length

Security Level:

Reliability

Language Requirement

English Essential

Closing Date

22/09/2026

Country

Canada

Build What Matters, Shape The Future And Strengthen Canada.

Are you a detail driven project management professional who thrives on bringing infrastructure and environmental projects to life? Do you enjoy partnering with clients, bringing together diverse teams, and seeing a project through from concept to completion?

As a Technical Specialist, Project Management, you’ll support the delivery of a wide range of routine to moderately complex infrastructure projects. While growing your career in a collaborative and knowledge sharing environment, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to our Client-Partner, conduct research and assessments, and help drive projects that make a real impact.

By becoming a team member of a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, you will have the opportunity to deliver infrastructure and environmental solutions to support Canada’s troops and the defence of the Country. DCC is proud to be the first federal, and only government organization recognized as a Gold Seal Employer under the Canadian Construction Association’s Construction Management Certification Program and proof of our commitment to excellence and professional development.

What You’ll Do

Lead Projects That Matter

You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and environmental projects—from new builds to unground utility upgrades to remediation initiatives. You’ll support each project from the first conversation to the final handover.

Be the Connector

Clients will look to you for insight, direction, and solutions. You’ll prepare project documentation, develop business cases, support approvals, and ensure everyone has what they need to make informed decisions by coordinating communications and facilitate timely decisions among stakeholders.

Connect People & Propel Progress

You’ll coordinate consultants, stakeholder input, help drive procurement, and keep communication flowing. When challenges arise, you’ll find creative, effective ways to keep things on track, while building strong relationships with Client-Partners, industry professionals, and internal teams.

Champion Quality & Collaboration

You’ll maintain high standards, build strong working relationships, and represent the Client-Partner when required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly internal and Client-Partner reports.
• Manage risk across assigned projects.
• Support or lead business development activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Working Environment

• Primarily office based with occasional travel.
• Some work takes place on construction sites (basic PPE may be required).

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

• Minimum: College diploma in engineering, architecture, or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Preferred: University degree in a related field and/or additional project management training.

Knowledge & Expertise And Abilities

• Solid understanding of real property, environmental, and construction industry best practices, legislation, and trends.
• Strong project and risk management knowledge and proficiency with project management tools, software, and operating systems.
• Ability to apply project and risk management techniques effectively.
• Talent for collaboration and problem solving.

What You’ll Get

We don’t just offer a job — we offer one of the best overall benefits packages in the market, valued at 25–30% of your salary, plus long-term career growth.

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and sick leave
• $400 annual wellness allowance
• $2,500 for mental health services + $2,500 paramedical
• Virtual healthcare and a $750 Health Spending Account

Home & Family

• Life, accident, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Maternity & parental leave top-up (93% for up to 37 weeks)
• Flexible work options + $400 home office allowance every 2 years

Time & Future

• Public service pension plan
• Generous vacation and leave packages along with deluxe travel benefit plans

About 17 Wing Detachment Dundurn

17 Wing Detachment Dundurn is a long established Canadian Armed Forces installation that supports National Defence activities, including training and logistics functions. The site operates as a Detachment of 17 Wing Winnipeg and remains an active and strategically important facility within the Department of National Defence. Located a short 30 minute drive south from the heart of Saskatoon.

Saskatoon is recognized for its high quality of life and scenic river valley. A dynamic prairie city known for its strong arts, food, and outdoor recreation culture, earning it the nickname “The City of Bridges” for its numerous crossings over the South Saskatchewan River. It’s a vibrant and welcoming city, that is a great place to build your career and your life.

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.

The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• 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 [e-mail] .