Assistant Facilities Manager

Duties

Assists with the operations, maintenance, repair, and construction projects for the buildings, services, infrastructure, fleet, and grounds, to meet the research, facility management and regulatory requirements of an Agricultural Research Centre under the direction and in consultation with the Facilities Manager.

Work environment

As one of the 20 research sites in Canada, the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre is located in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Lethbridge site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada. This position works in conjunction with a staff of 20 other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff a position on a full time permanent basis for the location indicated for this process.

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent full-time or part-time basis or on a temporary full-time or part-time basis for the location indicated for this process.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities. The approval of his/her substantive supervisor will be required before acting/assignment/secondment is offered.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or possession of a valid journeyman certificate.

Degree equivalency

Experience managing a work unit in a trades related field.

Experience assisting with the creation and implementation of maintenance programs, small construction projects, and daily maintenance and resource activities involving trades.

Experience estimating, monitoring, and verifying expenditures for trade related work units.

Experience in specification writing for tendered projects in trade related fields.

Experience coordinating and scheduling multiple construction trades in order to effectively plan maintenance and repairs.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety codes and practices in regards to construction and repairs.

Knowledge in the operations of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC).

Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Team Leadership
Concern for Safety
Judgement

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience in operating electronic building management systems.

Experience in managing contractors conducting repairs on facilities.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by workforce adjustment.

Ability and willingness to work in variable weather conditions such as humid, hot, cold, and/or wet conditions and in noisy areas.

Ability and willingness to work overtime and be on call outside of core work hours.

Ability and willingness to wear certified safety equipment and footwear.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.