Principal Interior Designer *** REPOSTED

Important messages

PLEASE NOTE that candidates that have already submitted their application on the selection process number 2016-SVC-MTL-EA-269967 (GT-06 Principal Interior Designer) don't have to submit their application again.
This selection process is identical to the previous one, the only change is regarding the language requirements which are now French essential.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE.
Only on-line applications submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) will be accepted.

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 (some email systems block these types of email).

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

Duties

The Real property Branch of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provides specialized services to departments and federal organisations in the principal disciplines of construction.

Within that branch, architectural and engineering services offer a wide range of general and specialized services in interior design. The Principal Interior Designer provides the supervision of the interior design team.

The main duties are:

- Manage the team work of interior design and measurement.
- Establish or participate in the preparation of project parameters.
- Manage furniture purchase service.
- Strategic advice in complex projects.
- Develop or participate in the development of functional and technical analysis.
- Prepare or manage the preparation of project budgets.
- Manage and coordinate quality insurance services.
- Represent the center of expertise within the context of the elaboration, the update and the preparation of specific norms.
- Manage spatial information update for premises.
- Evaluate and negotiate proposals in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Follow up of industry trends and best practices.

Work environment

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 PWGSC'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 intent is to staff one permanent position in the office of Montreal with the French essential language requirement.

A pool of completely qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada, Montreal Region, whose duration and linguistic profile (French essential and bilingual imperative BBB/BBB) could vary depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 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 asset 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 will be a secondary source to confirm the experience 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)

Graduation with a degree in interior design or architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and meaningful experience** as an interior designer on design project of interior design.

Recent* and meaningful experience** in delivering various interior design services (e.g. defining needs, technical and functional programs, expertise, drawing up mandate, signage, measurement, etc.)

Recent* and meaningful experience** in managing mandate in the field of interior design, including quality control.

Recent*** and meaningful experience** in employee supervision.

*acquired experience within the last ten years.
** Recent and meaningful experience will be evaluated on the basis of duration, scope, recency, complexity and diversity of the work performed and level if responsibility for a wide variety of jobs and/or realized projects.
***acquired experience within the last five years.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of codes, norms and scope of work governing interior design.

Knowledge of construction techniques and practices used in interior design.

Knowledge of techniques and practices of quality control for reviewing documents prepared by others.

Ability to analyse difficulties and technical problems, evaluate impacts, list options and recommend solutions.

Capacity to communicate effectively in writing
Capacity to communicate effectively in oral

Customer service (Level 2)

Key leadership competencies :

Strategic thinking- innovation through analysis and ideas
Engagement – mobilisation of people
Engagement – mobilisation of organizations and partners
Management excellence – action management
Management excellence - people management
Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect

These competencies are defined in the Key Leadership Competencies Profile available at :
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/eff-eng.asp
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/eff-eng.asp#supervisor

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

APDIQ or IDC registered member

LEED DI+C or C+CB certification

Experience in using AutoCad software, 2013 and more recent versions.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
Placement of employees subject to a current or future reorganization.

Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment

PSPC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or
women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Be willing and able to travel within the province of Quebec occasionally

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview will be conducted.
A written examination will be administered.
A practical examination may be administered.
The adapted supervisor simulation 428 from the Public Service Commission of Canada may be used.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

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.