Senior Project Officer *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

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*AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, will be used in the assessment of the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Duties

The duties will be to conduct project planning to determine requirements, and advise on construction, repair, maintenance, and refit methods and materials and to establish specifications for evaluating these projects. To provide technical advice concerning all engineering disciplines pertaining to renovation and refit projects and to provide sound advice to clients in support of their accommodation and end user requirements. To produce project designs, cost estimates and specifications as well as the necessary project documents for the contracting and tendering processes. The incumbent will arrange for hiring of professional contractors and consultant engineers and will review project proposals prepared by private contractors from a technical perspective and recommend acceptance or rejection. The duties also include managing staff and project teams of both in-house and private sector resources and ensures compliance with project specification, building codes and health and safety regulations.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

The project management administrative work is conducted on the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa in a centralized open concept space. Work is carried out within the administration, laboratory and greenhouse facilities located through the Central Experimental Farm site. The work conducted provides for the delivery of project management services to multiple clients throughout the Central Experimental Farm in support of their science research and administrative mandates.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment 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.

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 from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following fields: construction project management, civil, architectural technology or related commercial building technology;
OR
A secondary school diploma AND an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to position in the group.

Degree equivalency

Significant* and recent** experience in the delivery of construction and renovation projects in commercial buildings following industry standards.

Significant *and recent** experience in management of contractors/consultants.

Experience in the supervision of subordinate staff carrying out construction project management services in commercial buildings.

Experience in the use of AutoCAD for construction project design development purposes.

*Significant Experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of at least three (3) years, full time.
**Recent experience refers to experience acquired within the last 6 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management theory, principles and practices related to construction project delivery in commercial buildings.

Knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, regulations, guidelines, policies, as they relate to design and construction in commercial buildings.

Initiative
Teamwork
Interactive Communication
Client Focus

Ability to provide project management leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.

Ability to plan, monitor and manage work assignments.

Ability to plan and manage financial and human resources.

Ability to interpret/review and comment on technical drawings and specifications.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Degree in Architectural Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Master Certificate in Project Management.

Degree equivalency

Experience in construction project management delivery in Heritage or Laboratory buildings.

Knowledge of Government of Canada (GOC) contracting administration, regulations/practices
and procurement procedures/policies.

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to work some overtime.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

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.