Architect

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Please apply online and complete the screening questionnaire pertaining to this advertised process. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and/or asset qualifications section.

The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your education and/or experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria may not be given further consideration. Please note: you must have your foreign education credentials deemed comparable to Canadian standards by a recognized credential assessment service prior to the interview stage of the process.

Candidate(s) must meet the Essential Qualifications and the Conditions of Employment to be appointed to the position. Candidate(s) may be required to meet the Asset Qualifications, Organizational Needs and Operational Requirements, depending on the requirements of the position being staffed. NOTE: References may be used to verify information provided and to confirm work history and experience.

While an online application is the preferred method, your application can also be sent by e-mail or by fax or by courier, in which case you must indicate the process reference number and your application must be received at the latest on the closing date. You can also send your application by mail in which case it must be postmarked at the latest on the closing date and received within ten (10) calendar days of the closing date.

Duties

The duties of this position may include some or all of the following:

• Develop familiarity with new GCWorkplace fit-up standards and change management principles (currently being introduced nationwide).
• Prepare Terms of Reference for architectural consultant contracts (functional programming, change management, schematic design, etc.).
• Manage contracts for architectural services (see above note) and coordination of information and client contacts required by those consultants.
• Prepare conceptual / schematic design of interior fit-up projects for government clients, including confirmation of space requirements, test-fits, etc.
• Review conceptual / schematic design by consultants and assess the degree to which they meet GCWorkplace criteria.
• Review heritage information for various Government of Canada buildings and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with other staff members to facilitate their preparation of cost estimates, schedules and various other planning tools.
• Other related duties within this knowledge area.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, auditing and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

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 PSPC'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 of this appointment process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill one position in Toronto. The results of this process may also be used to staff same or similar future vacancies of various tenures and locations within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in the Ontario Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Degree in Architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Note: Your application / résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the educational requirements.

Foreign education credentials: You must have your foreign education credentials deemed comparable to Canadian standards by a recognized credential assessment service prior to the interview stage of the process.

Degree equivalency

1. Significant* and recent** experience in design of public building such as, but not limited to conceptual/schematic design, design development, or construction documents.

2. Significant* and recent** experience in the planning and design of corporate/office interiors such as, but not limited to functional programming, space planning, or conceptual design.

Significant* is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 5 years.
Recent** is defined as within the last 10 years from the closing date of this advertisement.

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

Architect, licensed to practice in Canada
LEED AP Accreditation
WELL AP Accreditation
Enrollment as an intern architect in a Canadian jurisdiction

Degree equivalency

Experience working on Heritage Projects.
Experience with Application of Risk Management techniques to projects.
Experience with provision of the full range of architectural design services (pre-design to commissioning) for public buildings and/or office buildings.
Experience with provision of the full range of design services (pre-design to commissioning) for major (over 300m2) fit-ups of office/corporate interiors.

Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to enter construction sites.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of architectural design principles.

Thinking things through
Engagement
Excellence through Results
Values and Ethics
Client Service
Written Communication
Oral Communication

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver's licence.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to enter construction sites.

Note: Those selected must meet and maintain the above-noted conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their 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). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Travel costs associated with this process may not be covered. Before making any arrangements or incurring expenses, please contact the hiring department.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted.

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.