Architect

Update: This process has been extended until July 26 2017.

Important messages

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE.

THE HIRING ORGANIZATION WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ON-LINE ONLY. ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST THEREFORE BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM. TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON-LINE, PLEASE SELECT THE BUTTON "APPLY ONLINE" BELOW. PERSONS REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION PREVENTING THEM FROM APPLYING ON-LINE ARE ASKED TO CONTACT 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

The incumbent will have the opportunity to work from our Montreal office located at Place Bonaventure.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Principal Architect, the employee must provide the services and expertise that include a large variety of interventions based on a wide range of knowledge needed during the various phases of the project development.

The main responsibilities associated with the position are the following:
• Provide architectural expert advisory services to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with the legislative and theoretical framework;
• Perform and manage quality control reviews of projects done by external consultants;
• Develop and manage studies, expertises, technical et functional programs;
• Design and verify building services plans and specifications. Supervise construction work and contribute to preparing field reports.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, auditing and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

As an organization, PSPC strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html

Intent of the process

The position is for a two (2) year term with possibility of extension.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada, Quebec Region, and whose duration, linguistic profile, and security requirement could vary depending on the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the ‘essential qualifications’ and ‘other qualifications’ section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. The curriculum vitae may also be used to confirm the experiences described in the cover letter."

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:
Graduation with a degree* in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.*
*Degree refers to a baccalaureate from a recognized university with a specialization in architecture.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Certification as a professional architect in Canada.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Approximately five years of recent* and significant** experience in the areas of design and the preparation of tendering documents for architectural projects for new buildings and renovations.

2. Approximately one year of recent* and significant** experience in the delivery of architectural services in the construction phase.

3. Master systems and software such as Microsoft Office Suite as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint software, to undertake administrative requirements, to access data bases and to develop content to incorporate in reports.

Note :
Experience is defined as work-related experience acquired in the identified field following graduation from an undergraduate architectural program in an architectural speciality relevant to the position.

“ Recent and Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience (i.e. scope/degree of experience, exposure to various activities or cases, level of exposure, etc…) that would be usually acquired in approximately five (5) years and obtained in the last eight (8) years.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of standards, regulations and codes in the fields of architecture and construction and knowledge of key organizations and technical references used in the architectural field.

2. Knowledge of architectural principles, practices, techniques and methods used in design and construction, knowledge of sustainable development principles applied in the field, knowledge of key distribution strategies for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and basic knowledge of electricity and lighting.

Abilities and competencies :

COM-1 Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.
COM-2 Thinking things through – Innovating through Analysis and Ideas.
COM-3 Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners.
COM-4 Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.
COM-5 Communicating effectively in writing.
COM-6 Communicating effectively orally.

AB-1 Ability to identify, assess and solve problems.
AB-2 Client Service: Level 1.
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

AB-3 Master computer-aided design systems and software such as AutoCAD 2013 and updated versions to develop project plans and drawings.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the development or completion of projects in accordance with the requirements of the LEED Green Building Rating System.

Experience in construction work cost estimate.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Have a driver’s license valid in Québec.
2. Be willing and able to travel occasionally in the province of Québec.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Be a member of the Québec Order of Architects.
N.B. Prior to their appointment, the successful candidate must be an accredited architect in the province of Quebec.

Other information

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

All job applications must be submitted through jobs.gc.ca. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
An interview may be done.
Reference checks may be conducted.

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.