Anticipatory - Project Manager

Important messages

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. In order to do so, the candidate must provide the information, using concrete examples, in their cover letter. The assessment board cannot and will not make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the cover letter how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Asset qualifications may be assessed at the screening stage. Therefore, please ensure to indicate if you meet the asset qualifications (education and experience).

Duties

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) manages the planning, design, construction, fit out and project closeout of real property projects including Chancery, Official Residences and Staff Quarters facilities for Global Affairs Canada around the world. The SPM may personally manage individual major projects as well as direct Project Management teams delivering other projects.

Work environment

The Project Delivery, Professional and Technical Services Bureau of Global Affairs Canada provides strategic and technical advice and management in the areas of Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design and Security for the department’s international real property projects.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Global Affairs Canada. Tenures and official language requirements and profiles may vary according to the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "in which you must clearly demonstrate in the cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. In order to do so, the candidate must provide the information, using concrete examples, in the provided area and within the limited characters provided by the system."

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 professional degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution AND eligibility for certification as a professional architect in Canada..

OR

Existing certification/licence as a professional architect in Canada

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in managing the planning, design and construction and fit out of real property facilities.

* Significant Experience means performing the following functions as a regular part of your major job duties for a period of at least six (6) cumulative years in the past ten (10) years at the management level. You must have experience in each of the functional areas.

•Defining Client Requirements (examples could include project brief development or functional programming, feasibility studies, development of project charters);
•Managing Design Development (examples could include detailed design, budget and schedule planning, negotiations with regulatory authorities)
•Developing and managing Contract Documents development (examples could include working drawings, specifications, estimating project cost and time, contract development, tender process and bid evaluation)
•Establishing, implementing and administering Design and Construction contracts (examples could include RFPs, quality control, progress payments, change orders, site supervision, commissioning inspections, claims management)
•Directly managing multi-disciplinary project teams including consultants and constructors
• Projects exceeding $5M construction value or rated a minimum of 2 on the Project Complexity and Risk Assessment (PCRA) scale. (Further info on PCRA can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/information-technology-project-management/project-management/project-complexity-risk-assessment-tool.html )
•New construction projects and renovations to existing facilities
•Providing strategic advice and recommendations to clients or senior management on real property projects.
•Managing multi-disciplinary project teams of architectural/engineering consultants and Constructors
•Managing varied procurement processes related to project delivery

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Asset qualifications are not essential. However, they may be assessed at any stage of the process and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Therefore, please ensure to indicate if you meet the asset qualifications (education and experience).

CERTIFICATION:
Certification in project management.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in delivery of building projects outside of Canada;

Experience in the delivery of projects with significant physical security requirements;

Experience in alternative forms of project delivery (Construction Management, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Public Private Partnerships);

Experience in development of project documentation such as Treasury Board Submissions, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, Procurement Plans;

Experience in re-fit or rehabilitation of office buildings.

OTHER LANGUAGES
Ability to communicate in languages other than English or French (Please indicate which languages and the level of proficiency)

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of project management practices including management of scope, cost, schedule and risk for real property projects;

Knowledge of contracting approaches and methodologies related to the planning and delivery of real property projects.

COMPETENCIES:
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results

ABILITY:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime;
Willingness and ability to travel outside Canada;
Willingness and ability to access construction sites, including those in developing countries.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

Here is an overview of the assessment process. Management reserves the right to modify the assessment process if deemed necessary

THE PORTFOLIO
Candidates who meet the Essential Experience and Education requirements will be required to provide a Portfolio of real property design and construction project management achievements on projects they have managed within the last ten (10) years. Candidates will be notified if the Portfolio is required.

The Portfolio is a means to assess Candidate's competencies related to the reported achievements, and ability to communicate in writing through self-reported examples of past performance. It provides a format for candidates to describe situations and experiences which demonstrate competencies associated with the essential and asset qualifications.

INTERVIEW
Following the assessment of the Portfolio, Candidates who have adequately demonstrated their competencies and ability to communicate in writing requirements will be invited to an interview. The interview will provide the Assessors the opportunity to further assess the competencies, knowledge, and abilities of the Candidate. Interviews will be conducted in the National Capital Region or by teleconference/videoconference as appropriate.

REFERENCES
In the Portfolio, the Candidates will be required to provide references who can verify the accuracy of the information provided for each situation described in the Portfolio. Failure to provide such references will result in the disqualification of the Candidate from further consideration. These references will not be contacted without first advising and seeking permission from the Candidate. References will be contacted at that time and if the Portfolio experience cannot be verified the Candidate may be disqualified from further consideration.

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Candidates will be required to provide original proof of educational credentials (i.e. original degree or original transcript that denotes graduation date and degree). Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Candidates may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information. Should candidates be unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested, they will be eliminated from this 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.