Regional Facilites Agent

Important messages

*** NOTE: it is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experiences) as well as the “asset qualifications”. Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience, relevant dates, etc. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Duties

TASKS :

The Regional Facilities Management Officer is responsible for providing quality service to clients in the areas of real property management, procurement and corporate security.

• Plan, organize, program occupational instruments and lease agreements to establish a network of real property and facility management that meet users’ requirements.
• Identify and define user requirements, do cost analysis, participate in the preparation of financial requirements, develop planning work schedule and activities, keep track of budgets for projects and activities, and ensure control and quality of services.
• Act as a regional specialist in real property and facilities management: advise and support management in its choices and priorities; Representing the ministry and the region on departmental housing committees and national committees; Liaise with representatives of Public Works and Government Services Canada, service contractors including architects, managers, contractors and various internal stakeholders; Develop and maintain links with users in terms of information and service levels.
• Represent the employer-investor in the management of major and minor investments projects, operation and maintenance of the real property network, and negotiate agreements on the work to be carried out within the Fit-up framework.
• Write reports, develop presentations, elaborate justifications, consolidations, and provide information to headquarters regarding multiple redevelopment plans for the entire region; Participate in the preparation and development of the Facility Renewal Plan (FRP), and the Long-Term Investment Plan (LTIP).

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates and will be used to staff similar or equivalent positions of various tenures (indeterminate, term, acting, assignment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

EDUCATION
• Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• significant* experience in the delivery of property and facility management services to various clients(related to temperature, lighting, cleaning and elevators);
• experience in providing advice pertaining budgets, procurement, disposition;
• experience in providing business consulting, pertaining procedures with property and facility management;
• significant* experience in project management of real property or building maintenance or construction.

*Significant is defined as the scope and extent of experience or knowledge acquired by performing duties for approximately one (1) year in the past 5 years.

N.B. the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications will be verified through references

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
• knowledge of key project management principles;
• knowledge of Government of Canada or Businesses Workplace 2.0 Fit-up Standards or any industry recognized Workspace Management method (https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/mt-wp/mt-wp-eng.html).

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• values and ethics;
• thinking things through (analysis and ideas);
• engagement;
• management excellence (initiative, interpersonal relationships, resource management)

ABILITIES
• ability to prioritize and solve issues and/or problems and propose effective solutions;
• ability to communicate effectively verbally;
• ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET - EDUCATION
• post-secondary degree from an institution recognized in a relevant field.

Degree equivalency

ASSET - EXPERIENCE
• experience in employees management;
• experience in analysis, planning or implementation of clients’ real property needs;
• experience in applying Government of Canada or Businesses Workplace 2.0 Fit-up Standards or any industry recognized Workspace Management method.

ASSET - KNOWLEDGE
• knowledge of Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations PART II: http://lois-laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/L-2/section-125.html.

ORGANISATIONALS NEEDS
• In order to meet workforce diversification needs, preference could be given to candidates indicating that they belong to one of the groups covered by the Employment Equity Policy: woman, Aboriginal person, person with a disability or member of a visible minority group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• to have a valid driver's license
• to be available on call 24/7

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• To consent and to be available for traveling
• Ability and willingness to work occasionally overtime evenings and weekends

Other information

• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

• We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

• A test may be administered.

• An interview may be administered.

• Reference checks may be sought.

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

• You will have to provide proof of your education credentials and be avised to submit these documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

• 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.

• All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

• To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

• Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

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

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.