Project Manager

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Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (such as permanent, specified period or casual) based in Vancouver within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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)

Graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized university, or some other architecture specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Degree equivalency

Certification as a professional architect in Canada in a specialty relevant to the position.

*Significant experience in delivering real property projects.

Experience in claims management such as: avoidance, evaluation, negotiation, alternate dispute resolution.

Experience in maintenance and repair of real property infrastructure.

Experience in managing all phases of real property projects with varying degrees of complexity and magnitude.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in a real property environment.

Experience in delivering real property projects utilizing a quality management system.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with full-time performance of these duties for period of approximately 5 years in the last 8 years.

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

English essential

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Knowledge of project management theory and practices.
Knowledge of risk management and claims management.
Knowledge of theory and practices of quality management systems.

Values & Ethics - serving through integrity and respect
Thinking things through - innovating through analysis and ideas
Engagement - mobilizing people, organizations, partners
Excellence through results - delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities
Client Service - Level 1

For more information on the Client Service Competencies, please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/index-eng.html

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

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

Experience in leading or participating in change management initiatives.
Experience working in a heavy civil/marine or industrial environment.
Experience working on projects in a security facility such as a prison.
Experience working on real property fit-up projects.
Experience working on maintenance and repair projects for highway and bridges.

Placement of employees subject to current or future requirements.
Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment.
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.

Willingness to travel throughout B.C. and Yukon.
Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
Willingness to work in and around construction sites, including wearing protective gear.
Willingness to work in a minimum, medium, maximum or multi-level security facility.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Driver's license OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license, within the limits of the Treasury Board Policy.

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.

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.

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS) VIA WWW.CANADA.CA. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR MAIL. If you have any health or physical limitations preventing you from applying on-line, you are asked to contact or 1-800-645-5605.

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.

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.