Manager, Facility Operations

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer
screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position in Sarnia, ON OR Winnipeg, MB. The anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process is one (1); however, a pool of qualified candidates may be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) in other locations.

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)

Successful completion of approved post-secondary education (Diploma) in an Engineering, Construction , Architectural Technology field or Property Management program, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Acceptable combination: Technician level education (in Engineering, Construction, Architecture) with a record of progressive training and experience at supervisory or managerial levels for a continuous period not less than 2 years.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in managing financial and material resources, involving multiple personnel with multi-disciplinary skills.

Recent* experience in managing major contracts*** including construction or significant repair/works management and administering the delivery of property and facilities management service through the public or private sector. Should include technical preparation of specifications and statements of work.

Recent* experience in providing operational, technical and maintenance advice and guidance to senior management and clients on building systems.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained over the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defines as continuous effort for a period of no less than 6 months.
***Major contracts would include those contracts valued at 100,000 dollars or more and with several distinct elements (i.e. construction of a facility and its various systems)

Knowledge of project management principles and practices, in particular, understanding activity breakdown structures, evaluating critical path and interpreting Gantt chart formats.

Knowledge of inspection or investigation or audit practices and techniques for conducting or administering facilities maintenance management.

Client service/Effective Interpersonal relationships
Strategic thinking/Problem solving
Value and ethics
Dependability

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to interpret architectural or engineering drawings.

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

Possession of, or engagement in certification of one or more of the following designations or Occupational certifications: Real property Administrator, Certified Property Manager, Certified Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Administrator

Experience working with one or more of the following: Canadian Labour Code, and/or Fire Codes, and/or Electrical Codes, and/or Building Codes.

Experience using project management systems/software (such as, but not limited to, the National Project Management System (NPMS))

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing to undertake On-call or Standby like functions, and respond in urgent, emergency situations, based upon contract provisions, and in recognition that various clients operate year round on a 24/7 basis.
Willing to work in remote locations. Travel may include various modes of transportation, via land, sea or air or any combination thereof.
Willing to work in light to medium industrial facilities with associated offices, combination office and laboratory facilities and/or small buildings and adjacent to, or within a marine environment with exposure to noise, mechanical/electrical machinery, fuels/lubricants and Hazmat/WHIMIS exposures.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

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.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.