Team Leader, Contract Services

Who Can Apply?: Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public) Salary Range: $93,938 - $122,116 Employment status: Continuing Flexible work option: Hybrid (2 days/week) Term Length: Security Level: Reliability Language Requirement: English Essential Closing Date: 16/10/2026 Country: Canada The Team Leader, Contract Services, coordinates and tracks procurement planning activities, manages procurement risks, and researches innovative ways to manage complex procurements for Client-Partners. The incumbent leads a team of professionals and manages the human resources responsibilities for the team. The incumbent also manages the Client-Partner relationship. 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 Provide advice on all aspects of procurement to meet Client-Partner needs for complex procurements Participate, promote and lead procurement planning with Client-Partners Negotiate contracts with proponents Negotiate procurement delivery with regional and national contract authorities Review and approve the initiation and award of contracts, within delegated signing authority Provide recommendations on the initiation and award of contracts exceeding delegated signing authority Review Client-Partner information (e.g. specifications, financial details, security) and assemble for submission to the contract authority Prepare procurement documents Review tender submission for compliance and lead proposal evaluations Respond to inquiries from bidders 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 Manage risk Perform human resource functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, and manage performance) Other Research innovative procedures (e.g. process improvements, procurement techniques for unique requirements) Support the National Capital Region Regional Office for particularly complex procurements Other duties as assigned SKILLS General and Specific Knowledge Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement DCC and Client-Partner procurement processes and procedures Government policies and trade agreements Project and risk management principles Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience Minimum: university degree in architecture, engineering or related field with five years' relevant experience, or the equivalent Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Apply project and risk management techniques Demonstrate 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 Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment Check out your benefits Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary. Your package includes: Health and Wellness 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans Home and Family Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 week…

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