Job Description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$133,933 - $174,113

Employment status:

Continuing

Term Length:
Security Level:

Secret

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Preferred

Closing Date:

26/09/2025

Country:

Canada

We're establishing a

brand-new

region in the National Capital Region and are seeking a dynamic Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services.

Be at the forefront of shaping this newly created region and make a national impact!

The Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services, is accountable for the successful delivery of environmental services in the region. The position will be a double-hatted position with the secondary role of 'Corporate Environmental Management Advisor'. The incumbent leads and provides functional support and training to service line staff, leads regional service line development, and the creation and implementation of environmental programs in the region, and supports the development and implementation of those at the national level. Ensuring compliance with service line policies and procedures, the incumbent monitors overall performance on large and complex projects and is responsible for regional risk management and mitigation activities. The incumbent may lead a small team and manage the human resources responsibilities for the team. The incumbent also manages the Client-Partner relationship. Finally, the incumbent develops creative solutions, ensures the service line supports collaboration, and oversees the quality and timeliness of deliverables within the region.

Primary

Manage regional service line operations (e.g. business plans, reporting, delegation of authorities, risk management, quality of services) Lead the development and implementation of regional service line initiatives and support national initiatives Develop, recommend and ensure implementation of policies and procedures, training programs and processes Provide training to enhance overall service line competency Review and audit work of service line staff and provide feedback Complete complex service line project work (e.g. technical reviews on large, high-risk projects) Research, prepare and present documentation for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, charters, budgets, policies and procedures) Facilitate service line integration to ensure successful delivery of the environmental program Integrate environmental services into other programs Manage regional service line risks (e.g. participate in high-risk projects, review deliverables, liaise with Client-Partners) Ensure the integration of security considerations into service delivery Promote and manage business development opportunities Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

Other

Carry out annual verifications to ensure quality of service line deliverables Assist region's business units with needs assessment and resource planning Develop annual regional business plan and quarterly reports Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance), as required Other duties as assigned

General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in environmental sciences and environmental engineering Best practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources management Project and risk management principles Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum:

university degree in biology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering or related field with eight years' relevant experience, or the equivalent

Preferred:

specialized knowledge, training and/or certification in one or more environmental services practice area

Abilities

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

Development and Leadership

Lead and develop indirect reports; may be accountable and responsible for a small team Lead project teams within the region and collaborate with others nationally Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client-Partners

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with routine travel Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out the benefits

Working with DCC offers excellent opportunities for growth - and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages. In your role as Regional Service Line Leader, Environmental Services, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary.



Your package will include:

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 (e.g., gym membership) $1,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren't covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan) Telus Virtual Health Care Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for a maximum of 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

This position has been designated

bilingual, where

English and French

are essential.

While priority will be given to qualified candidates who meet this bilingual linguistic profile, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet this bilingual requirement.


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!



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. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.



DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.