Job Description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$91,826 - $119,370

Employment status:

Continuing

Term Length:
Security Level:

Reliability

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Mandatory

Closing Date:

04/09/2025

Country:

Canada

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.


The Team Leader, Contract Financials ensures the accurate processing of financial transactions and provides ongoing support to the Manager, Contract Financials. The incumbent strives to increase the efficiency contract management processes and to strengthen the system of internal financial control by analyzing current practices, formulating improvements and drafting policy changes. The incumbent leads a team of professionals and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team. The incumbent also manages the relationship between the other finance service delivery teams. The incumbent develops creative solutions and ensures the team is focused on collaboration, and quality and timeliness of deliverables.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

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

Primary

Audit first and high-risk progress claim payments in accordance with Treasury Board policy Analyze, prepare and issue monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting Provide customized solutions for the Client-Partners and internal clients Resolve payment problems Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders Manage risk and ensure quality standards are met, in line with Corporate and Client-Partner expectations Lead and review work of Contract Financials team through sampling of work to ensure accuracy and completeness Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to refine processes for the Contract Financials team Develop, implement, and track key performance indicators to evaluate the success or areas of improvement for the Contract Financials team Monthly integrity reports validation Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance)

Other

Provide guidance and training on financial systems, policies and procedures (e.g. to managers in other departments) Participate in policy development and process improvement Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in finance and accounting Best practices and trends in human resources management Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum

: college diploma in accounting or related field with five years' relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems Demonstrate attention to detail 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 other employees and to Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with occasional travel

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. 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

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.