Facilities Manager

Update: UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to February 4, 2019- 23:59, Pacific Time.

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

The Facilities Manager position is responsible for maintaining an office and laboratory complex as well as other building and equipment infrastructure which may be located at one or more sites.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the inspection/maintenance program for facility operations, building systems and equipment; emergency and preventative maintenance procedures; life cycle management of building systems and equipment; the provision of facility management services including developing and managing large construction contracts, preparing requests for proposals, preparing specifications, and procuring supplies and equipment; analyzes historical costs and recommends changes for cost reduction initiatives; determines priorities for capital projects in consultation with science community and departmental engineers; supervises a facilities team composed of multiple skilled trades.

Work environment

The position is under the responsibility of the Integrated Services Manager. In addition to building maintenance, the responsibilities of the integrated services team include security, procurement, materiel management, and certain aspects of finance and human resources. As part of his/her responsibilities, the Facilities Manager will oversee the performance and/or operation of a person or group. The facilities team ensures the continued and un-interrupted (24/7, 365 days/year) operation of facilities infrastructure at an Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Research and Development Centre (RDC). The facilities infrastructure supports the work of several research teams lead by scientists. The work of the facilities team will support a client base of approximately 100 or more persons.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment within AAFC.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities.

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)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

Trade certification in one or more of the following Fields: Electrical, HVAC or Power Engineering.

Experience supervising and managing staff, which includes but not limited to: training, conducting appraisals, setting priorities, and managing work schedules.

Significant* experience in facility management.

Significant* experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of facilities infrastructure and related equipment, including HVAC systems.

Significant* experience in the use of building controls software.

Experience using word processing software, such as Word, and database software, such as Excel, Internet search tools.

Experience managing construction and renovation projects including on-site supervision of contractors.

*For the purpose of this process, significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of tree (3) years or more.

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

Certifications associated with facilities management and/or maintenance (ie: Millwright certification)

Experience managing construction and renovation projects exceeding $100,000.00 including on-site supervision of contractors.

Experience in the management and maintenance of laboratory facilities.

Experience managing 3rd party maintenance contracts.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Codes and Standards related to facilities management.

Knowledge of preventative facilities maintenance practices and techniques related to HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, building controls, security and life safety infrastructure.

Knowledge of tools and equipment associated with facilities maintenance.

Integrity and Respect
Analytical thinking
Team Leadership
Initiative
Planning and Organizing
Interactive Communication

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings and technical specifications.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s License.

Ability and willingness to work overtime to address operational concerns and to respond to alarms as required.

Ability and willingness to travel.

Ability and willingness to work in dirty, noisy, humid, hot , cold, wet conditions both indoors and outdoors as required.

Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication; these must not interfere with the performance of the work.

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

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.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.