Project Manager, Level 1 (Buildings and Infrastructure) **Amendment to closing date**

Update: **Amendment to closing date**

Important messages

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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. 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.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this appointment process is to establish a fully assessed pool of qualified candidates. The immediate use of the pool will be to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Toronto and 2 anticipatory positions in Kingston and London. However, the results of this process may be used to staff similar or identical positions for future vacancies of various tenures in various locations within Public Services and Procurement Canada 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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position; OR
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada in a specialty relevant to the duties of the position; OR
Graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution; OR
Licensed as an Architect in Canada.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in Real Property projects, specifically:

- In planning and managing various phases of design and construction projects related to a) public buildings including building renovation and/or interior fit-up, or b) infrastructure upgrades, with varying degrees of complexity***.
- In managing quality, finances and schedules.
- In managing multi-discipline teams in project delivery.
- In managing procurement processes for consultants and/or construction services.

Candidate is asked to provide 2 sample projects, the candidate’s role therein and provide contact information of the supervisor. The projects are to confirm the role performed. In combination, the projects are to demonstrate that the candidate has all of the required experience.

Definitions:

Experience is defined as work-related experience acquired in the identified field following graduation.

Real Property is defined as land, buildings, and anything attached to the land.

*Recent is defined as within the eight (8) years immediately prior to the closing date of this job opportunity advertisement.

** Significant is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 6 years where the candidate performed the role of project manager or deputy project manager, managing all aspects and stages of project delivery including tendering, construction and closeout.

***Complexity is viewed in terms of risk. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in managing complex projects valued at $4 million or more, with at least 2 risk factors, for example: high technical difficulty (e.g. specialized laboratory fit-up requiring specialized mechanical systems), projects implemented in secure facilities (e.g. correctional facilities with restrictions for access by construction crew), high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, physical challenges (e.g. repair of marine structures requiring diversion of roads and/or dewatering), heritage considerations, unknown site conditions.

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

PMP certification
LEED Certification
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada
Licensed as an Architect in Canada

Experience in federal project delivery subject to federal acts, regulations, codes and standards.
Experience in the management of a Program of Real Property projects.
Experience in managing Real Property projects on indigenous grounds.
Experience in managing infrastructure projects such as bridges, underground service, marine structures.
Experience in project delivery methods such as Design Build or Construction Management at Risk.
Experience delivering office building projects, including interior office fit up, renovations and new construction.
Experience delivering secure facility projects, including construction in prisons, of police stations/detachments, or highly sensitive specialized facilities.
Experience delivering projects with heritage sensitivities, such as those in FHBRO recognized properties.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management practices
Knowledge of construction practices and techniques
Knowledge of procurement practices for Real Property projects

Values and Ethics
Thinking things through
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Client Service
Written Communication
Oral Communication

Conditions of employment

Reliability status security clearance
Possession of a valid driver's license
Must be willing and able to travel, as required
Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required
Must be willing and able to enter project construction sites, as required

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

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.

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.