Architect - New closing date

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Assessment accommodation

To apply for this process, you:

1) don’t need to provide a cover letter (just a résumé)

2) Answer the pre-screening questions online. Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

Duties

• Responsible of a team of architects, designers and technicians. Responsibility includes the distribution, the planning and the follow-up of the team’s activities.
• Preparation of their service performance agreements and evaluations, coordination of their training and all other aspects related to their respective tasks.
• Provide architectural and interior design services for a range of Clients within the Ministry (PSPC) as well as with other Government Departments.
• Undertake quality reviews of documents prepared by external consultants in the field of architecture.
• Prepare the terms of reference for contracts with architectural consultants.
• Provide consultations, technical advices, verify or prepare technical reports, expertises and fonctional and technical programs and whenever needed, prepare drawings and specs for small-scale projects.
• Harmonise the team’s activities with those of the other disciplines within the Architectural and Engineering Services.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

PSPC helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff a permanent position in the city of Quebec. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be created to staff positions with permanent tenures for our offices in Quebec.

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)

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

Certified as a professional Architect in Canada.

EXPERIENCE

Recent* and significant** experience as an architect in planning (for example needs definition, feasibility studies, expert opinions etc.) and in delivering the design and construction of works of varying complexity and scale related to new buildings and/or renovations, for different classes of buildings.

Recent* and significant** experience as an architect in managing technical and professional services mandates (managing, coordinating and evaluating the work of other professionals) of varying complexity and scale in the field of architecture.

Experience in providing leadership and expert advice.

* Recent experience means approximately 10 years of experience acquired within the past 15 years as an architect.

** Significant experience will be evaluated on the basis of the duration, scale, complexity and diversity of the work performed and the level of participation in diverse activities, direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex jobs and/or projects delivered.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree* in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
*Degree refers to a master of architecture from a recognized university by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board.

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE

In-depth knowledge of national standards and codes in the architecture field.

In-depth knowledge of architectural principles, practices, techniques and methods used in building design, construction and renovation while taking sustainable development into account.

Knowledge of the techniques and practices in force for the review of design-related documents budgets and schedules prepared by other professionals.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Strategic thinking- innovation through analysis and ideas
Mobilisation of people
Action management
Communicating effectively

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
Initiative
Client Service : Level 2*

*Candidates will find additional information on the Client Service Competency at: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

•Experience in developing or delivering projects based on the requirements of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system.
•Hold a LEED Canada certification
•Experience in direct supervision of human resources.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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) could be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s licence in the province of Quebec
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime on short notice
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the province of Quebec.

Conditions of employment

• Security Classification : Reliability Status
• Holding a licence to practice from the Ordre des architectes du Québec.

N.B. Prior to his or her appointment, the successful candidate must be a licenced architect in the province of Quebec.

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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A written exam may be administered.
A simulation test may be administered.
Interviews will be conducted.
**Reference checks may be conducted.**

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.