Project Officer - Facilities Planning

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Delivery of specialized technical support services for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and use of building facilities, as well as project management support for construction/maintenance projects and architecture, interior design or engineering activities and for the implementation of various technical services programs in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) facilities.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process, and may be used to staff similar positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting appointments, casual, deployments, assignments and secondments in the Atlantic Region and/or other regions within Canada.

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)

Education

Graduation with a college diploma in engineering technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in construction or project management.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience analyzing and interpreting building construction drawings, specifications, and other related technical documents.

Experience planning and managing building construction projects and/or contracts.

Experience writing technical scopes of work related to construction.

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

English essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Knowledge of project management

Abilities

Ability to conduct building construction inspections against required deliverables.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability

Tactful
Team Player
Attention to detail
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

Education

Graduation with a degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.

Project Management Certification (PMP) or Possession of professional designation related to project management from a recognised institution.

Either eligibility for, or in receipt of, applicable provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience using computer aided drafting and design software (example: AutoCAD).
Experience developing requests for project proposals.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Placement of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) employees affected by
workforce adjustment.

CSC is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations
Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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

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.