Project Officer, Facilities Planning

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

Interview may be sought.

A test may be administered.

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

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

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.

Work environment

The Technical Services, Quebec Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio of more than $ 8 billion dollars in an operational environment . We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout Quebec. The facilities we manage are diverse such as buildings and structures, building mechanics systems, electrical distribution networks, infrastructures, generators, oil tanks, thermal power stations, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences and barriers, and automobile fleets to name only those. Depending on the location of your position, you may be required to work in our regional office or in one of our local teams in an institution.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process, and will be
used to staff similar positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting
appointments, casual, deployments, assignment and secondment in the Quebec region.

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.

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

Tact
Team Player
Attention to detail
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

Education

Graduation with a degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering or any other field related to the position.

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.

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.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations

Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability security clearance
Valid driver’s license (to be included where required)

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

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.

Your job application must be submitted on-line. Job applications sent by other means such as mail, fax or e-mail will be refused. Employees on leave for a prolonged period who do not have access to a departmental computer must submit their application by e-mail to the following address: .

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. We thank all those who apply.

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.