Project Manager (Engineers and Architects) **Amendment to closing date

Important messages

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Take a look at the Essential and Asset Qualifications and, if you are interested in joining our team, submit your application now!

NEXT STEPS

1. We will review your application over the next several weeks to determine whether or not you meet the education and experience requirements of the position.
2. If it has been determined that you meet the education and experience requirements, you will be invited to participate in the next steps of the selection process. You will be given sufficient advance notice to prepare for each phase of assessment. Reference checks may also be conducted to corroborate, clarify, or add to information that has been gathered during the assessment phase.
3. If you meet all the Essential Qualifications of the position, CONGRATULATIONS! Your name will be place in a pool of pre-qualified candidates that will be use to staff similar position within Public Services and Procurement Canada in the National Capital Region.
4. Our intention is to communicate with you via email. Please make sure to include in your application a valid e-mail address and confirm that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to provide any changes to your personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada’s real property expert. We are actively looking for motivated and energetic engineers and architects with a background in project management who are eager to work in a professional and dynamic organization. As a member of the Real Property Services or Parliamentary Precinct Branch, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project development and delivery and will be supervising the work of teams in the planning, design, construction, commissioning and evaluation of assigned engineering and architectural projects.

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!

Please also find the Top 10 reasons to come work at PSPC: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/carrieres-careers/travail-work-eng.html

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

- Professional development - we offer courses, mentoring, coaching and on-the-job training.
- Earn a good living - each job has a salary range that brings annual increases to most employees, up to a maximum amount. And, when overtime is authorized, you will be paid for it.
- Advancement - the experience you will gain in an entry-level job will help you compete for a higher paying job at the next level.
- Pension and benefits - you will receive a wide range of employee benefits, including a pension plan, life insurance, disability insurance, and dental and health care
- Take time off - you will be eligible for three weeks of holidays per year when you start. As well, you will receive sick leave, maternity/paternity and/or parental leave, one personal day and one day for volunteer activities.
- Employment Equity. We have been recognized as one of the best Diversity Employers in Canada. We offer an inclusive and diverse work environment where we acknowledge the value of Canadians' characteristics.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to establish a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff various Project Manager positions at the AR-05 and ENG-04 group and level at Public Services and Procurement Canada in Gatineau, Quebec and Ottawa, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

***IMPORTANT***
You must clearly demonstrate in your answers to the screening questions how you meet the education and experience criteria. You must clearly demonstrate where, when and how you have acquired each qualification by giving examples. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected.

EDUCATION:

The minimum education requirement is:

For the AR-05 positions (Project Manager - Architect):

Graduation with a degree* in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

OR

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in landscape architecture or in urban planning, rural planning, community planning or some other specialty relevant to landscape architect and town planner positions.

For the ENG-04 positions (Project Manager - Engineer)

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.


*Note: A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher-level degree as established by educational authorities

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1. Recent* experience in managing complex** Real Property projects*** from planning to design, construction, and close-out.

E2. Recent* experience in coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

E3. Recent* experience with real property procurement processes and contract management.


Definitions:
*Recent experience is defined as having at least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years.

**Complex projects must include 3 or more of the following characteristics: large number of stakeholders requiring specific governance and communication, significant heritage or sustainability component, multi-disciplinary consulting team, interrelated dependencies with other projects or programs, alternative forms of project delivery methods (excluding design-bid-build), or approvals required from Central Authorities (such as Treasury Board, Board of Directors or equivalent in the private sector).

***Real Property projects is defined as projects in buildings, infrastructure, or engineering assets, and can include new construction or improvements (such as interior fit-up, renovation or remediation).

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

CERTIFICATION:

Certification related to project management such as Project Management Institute (PMI) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in providing advice on the interpretation or application of policies, standards, or best practices related to project management or engineering activities.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of project management techniques and practices.

COMPETENCIES:

Uphold Integrity and Respect
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Achieve Results
Client Service Competency – Level 1

For information on the Key Leadership Competencies, please visite the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

For information on the Client Service Competency, please visite the following website: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Dependability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to travel occasionally.

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Willing and able to make occasional visits to construction sites.

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

Please ensure that you answer the questions for the positions you are applying for.

Your résumé will be verified by PSPC before each referral to a hiring manager. ****IMPORTANT**** You must clearly demonstrate in your resume how you meet the education and experience criteria. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving examples. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that we will contact candidates later to obtain information about assets.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Résumés received by email will NOT be accepted.

It is your responsibility to check your e-mail account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the appropriate timeframe may result in not being referred to the hiring manager.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this 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 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.

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.