Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$126,865 - $164,924

Employment status:

Term

Term Length:

36 months

Security Level:

Reliability

Language Requirement:

Bilingual Mandatory

Closing Date:

31/05/2026

Country:

Canada

This position has been identified as bilingual mandatory for the organization. While preference may be given to bilingual (English/French) candidates, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is being offered as a 36‑month term position with possibility of becoming permanent.

The Controller oversees the preparation of external financial reports, including Board of Directors reporting, the Corporate Plan, and in‑year budget updates and financial results. The role is responsible for developing financial policies, managing DCC’s financial systems, supporting accounting operations, and ensuring the safeguarding of DCC and Government of Canada assets.

The Controller works to improve the efficiency of corporate financial processes and strengthen internal control systems by analyzing current practices, recommending enhancements, and drafting new or revised policies. The role also provides recommendations to the Director, Finance on atypical financial issues and leads special projects as required.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Oversee the preparation of all external financial reports and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and legislative authorities
• Lead the preparation of reliable and timely internal financial reports and actively manage results against plans
• Provide guidance to senior management on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with the Cash Management Policy
• Lead the accounting operations team and manage associated human resources responsibilities
• Manage the annual financial audit in collaboration with the Office of the Auditor General
• Manage regional internal verification (sections 33 and 34 of the Financial Administration Act) and auditing
• Co‑lead the implementation and maintenance of the internal control certification process for the CEO and CFO
• Support the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and initiatives

Other Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders
• Monitor and manage financial risks related to policies and procedures
• Provide training and guidance on financial systems
• Define business requirements and provide recommendations for finance‑related IT improvements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum: College diploma in accounting or a related field, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent
• Preferred: University degree in accounting or a related field, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, and a CPA designation or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of finance best practices, legislation, and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of strategic planning, human resources, project management, and risk management principles
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets
• Ability to resolve complex issues involving multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership, business acumen, and people management skills

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

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

• $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

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit 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’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 careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.