Portfolio Strategist

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. In order to do so, the candidate must provide the information as part of their answer to the pertinent screening question, using concrete examples, in the provided area and within the limited characters provided by the system. The assessment board cannot and will not make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – your writing skills will be evaluated through the application process (Resume and screening questions answers).

Work environment

You are passionate about real property, you want to work in an international organization, you want to make a difference for Canadians abroad, we have the job for you!

The International Platform Branch within Global Affairs Canada governs and delivers resources, infrastructure, and common services enabling the delivery of the Government of Canada’s programs in 179 missions located in 106 countries. The Planning and Stewardship Bureau is responsible for the implementation and management of a Corporate Real Estate Model, and the development and implementation of global portfolio strategies. The real property portfolio comprises over 1 million square metres of office and residential space, representing over 2,400 property holdings, including many properties of high value and historic significance.

The Global Portfolio Management sector’s role :
• responsible for horizontal portfolio strategies, and the development of analytical frameworks and global portfolio planning processes;
• prepare global and regional strategies and identify priority initiatives for consultation with clients and partners for advancement to project approval.
• establish governance and strategic plans for Government of Canada program delivery abroad, involving 7,700 employees from Global Affairs Canada and 34 other federal Departments, Agencies, several Provinces, as well as co-location with allied countries.
• responsible for development of the strategies and frameworks for programs and projects, workplace 2.0 office standard policy and implementation, purchases and strategic disposals, office relocations and colocation arrangements with allied foreign governments.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis.

A fully or partially qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future term and indeterminate vacancies as well as to fill identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada with tenures that may vary according to the positions being staffed (ex. indeterminate, specified period, acting) which may have various language requirements such as Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, English or French and English essential.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant* experience in infrastructure or real property projects**.

Experience analyzing business cases for infrastructure or real property** assets.

Experience in economic analysis related to infrastructure assets, such as value for money, cost-benefit analysis or risk quantification.

Experience in providing recommendations to project sponsors (authorities who are leading the development and implementation of major infrastructure or RP projects) on public or private sector business cases or feasibility studies for infrastructure or real property assets.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties continuously for five years.

**This includes, but is not limited to the planning, delivery, design of analysis in: Management of Real Property, Strategic Asset Management, Urban planning, Real Estate market appraisals or analysis, high value commercial real estate transactions, etc.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education in engineering, architecture or any field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Professional Certification relevant to the work (i.e. evaluators, real estate agent, real property management certificate, etc)

Experience in real property initiatives involving the private sector which may include public-private-partnerships.

Experience working in a Corporate Real Estate Model.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:
Communicate effectively orally

Communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Judgment
Dependability

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

Operational requirements:
Some overtime may be required
May be required to travel internationally

Conditions of employment

Secret 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Only selected candidates will be contacted and only online applications will be accepted.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Random or Top down selection may be used at any point during the assessment phase.

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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.