Negotiation Agent and Real Property Specialist - Developmental Program *AMENDMENT*

Important messages

*AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE*

Duties

Conducting research and analyses and providing assistance, operational services and support for the delivery of real property operational and consulting services to the federal government of Canada* and to other clients. The incumbent’s primary responsibility as a participant in the real property officer trainee program is to acquire specialized knowledge and develop own skills and abilities by taking theoretical training, acquiring on-the-job training and acquiring experience in leasing, real estate, accommodation services or building/facility management to improve the Directorate’s operational, consulting and/or strategic performance. Performing duties that reflect PSPC's dual role, i.e., as a common services organization that provides optional services on a cost-recovery basis, and as the central provider of office space.

*The federal government of Canada includes the home department, including client service teams, as well as other federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established to staff AS-02 positions that are included in the Professional Development and Apprenticeship Program of Real Property Services within Public Services and Procurement Canada, with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB profile and a reliability security status. Appointments may also be held in Ottawa,Ontario and have various language requirements and various security requirements.The developmental program consist in theoretical and on the job training components, this provides interns with the required skills they need to become AS-05 Real Property's professionals. Interns starts at the AS-02 group/level and works towards obtaining the AS-05 group/level upon completion of the program; given that interns meet the competency standards and have taken the theory courses required. Primary responsibility for learning and professional development rests with the intern. Please note that the linguistic profile mentioned applies only to the AS-02 level. Promotions at a higher level may require a linguistic profile bilingual imperative CBC/CBC.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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* from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field to the work to be performed such as business administration, concentration in real estate management and evaluation. (The education program needs to be completed by June 30, 2018)

* The term degree refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET EDUCATION
Post-graduate degree (e.g. Masters) from a recognized post-secondary institution in a discipline related to real estate OR public administration.

Degree equivalency

ASSET CERTIFICATIONS

Meet the requirements established for eligibility for a professional designation recognized by the Department:
Ÿ● Certified Property Manager (CPM)
Ÿ● Certified Administrator
Ÿ● BOMA Real Property Administrator (RPA)
Ÿ● BOMA Facilities Management Administrator (FMA)
Ÿ● IFMA Certified Facilities Manager (CFM)
Ÿ● Certified Leasing Officer (CLO)
Ÿ● Fellow of the Real Estate Institute (FRI)
Ÿ● Licensed or Affiliated Real Estate Agent

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience in office space leasing OR accommodation management OR acquisition and disposal of real property OR building management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Thinking skills
Client Service
Leadership
Action management
Interpersonal relationships
Flexibility
Communication (both oral and written)
Judgment*
(* This competency will be assess using the Public Service Entrance Exam – Test of Judgement 375 (TOJ 375))

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Interns must be prepared to travel occasionally

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

PSEE - Test of Judgement UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam: Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This test assesses the judgement required for solving problems in work-related situations. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. You must complete the test before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Test of Judgement Unsupervised Internet Test

Other information

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the prescribed timeframe will result in your application not being referred to the hiring manager. The applicant shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All job applications must be submitted ONLY ONLINE through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities who cannot apply online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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

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

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.