Chief, Technical Services (Military Housing)

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 180 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 30 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired. This inventory has no closing date, although one may be added in the future.

You must clearly identify in your application which locations you are interested in being considered for.

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to create an Inventory that can be used to fill EG-04 needs within the Canadian Forces Housing Agency at different sites across Canada.

THIS PROCESS WILL BE MOVING QUICKLY, AND REFERRALS FROM THE INVENTORY MAY START IMMEDIATELY. NOT ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AS RANDOM OR TOP DOWN SELECTION MAY BE USED.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Along with your resume, please provide a one page cover letter that outlines any experience you may have relating to this position. The cover letter may be used to assess your ability to communicate in writing."

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)

Experience conducting inspections and determining maintenance requirements of residential or commercial properties.
Significant* and recent** experience in property/facility maintenance or project management.
Experience in contract management.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of work associated with having at least 2 years’ experience.
**Recent is defined as being within the last 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential, English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and materials used in residential construction and renovations;
Knowledge of contracting policies and processes;
Knowledge of cost estimating and expenditure control techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to use computer software programs such as e-mail, word documents and spreadsheets.

Project Management
Client service orientation
Analytical skill
People Management

Judgement
Initiative
Dependability
Effective Interpersonal relationships

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

• Possession of a valid journeyman's certificate in a major residential building trade and/or certification as an engineering technologist or technician.
• Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as a Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber or Plumber/Gasfitter.

• Experience in major capital renovations.
• Experience in planning annual and multi-year realty asset programs.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience conducting inspections and determining maintenance requirements of residential housing within the Federal government.

• Proficiency in the operation of the Housing Agency Management Information System (HAMIS).
• Knowledge of Government of Canada contracting policies

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to meet the occasional requirement to work in confined areas such as crawl spaces or at heights such as second storey roofs.
• There is a requirement to limit vacation between the months of May and September.
• Willing and able to work overtime on an occasional basis.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Reliability Status
• a recent and acceptable driver’s abstract
• a valid, unrestricted driver’s licence holding a qualification (class) equivalent to the DND vehicle to be driven/operated;
• eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver's licence
• To wear and/or utilize necessary clothing or equipment in compliance with safety regulations.

Candidates must meet the condition of employment prior to appointment and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment

Other information

The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) manages military housing on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND). We are responsible for the maintenance and allocation of nearly 12,000 homes at 27 locations across the country.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service ) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs may not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates may be responsible for travel costs

Assessment is planned to occur on an ongoing basis. Failure to attend assessments as scheduled may result in the rejection of your candidacy.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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. If you meet them, please demonstrate in your application.

An interview may be administered. A written examination may be administered. Reference checks may be sought.

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups:
members of visible minorities.

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.