Real Property Project Manager

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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 special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities.

***IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to outline clearly that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to state simply that the requirement is met or to provide a list of current responsibilities; rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate HOW, WHERE and WHEN (DD-MM-YYYY to DD-MM-YYYY) they met the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and /or DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

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.

Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described.

This process is being carried out in conjunction with selection process number: 2019-CSD-EA-BC-10435 (AS-03). For all of the common qualifications, the same assessment tools will be used.

Work environment

In line with the entire Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is working to bring aboard new employees who possess the right skills, motivation, passion and values for public service. With this in mind, ESDC developed a 2015-2020 Workforce Strategy. The strategy’s three pillars work collaboratively to build a high performing organization. They are:
• Having the Right People in the Right Place at the Right Time;
• Developing People; and
• Fostering a Productive Workplace.

ESDC is also proud to have been selected for the Canada’s Top 100 - Diversity award (2018), which recognizes employers from across Canada that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

ESDC’s Real Property and Asset Management team works in a fast-paced environment, delivering approximately $200M of Real Property services each year across the country. Our work supports important programs and services that are essential to Canadians, such as Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Canada Pension Plan Disability, Old Age Security and Passport services.

ESDC’s team is a dedicated professional group of real property and asset specialists which strongly believes in service excellence while ensuring sound stewardship of public funds through a process that enhances access and fairness.

Given the importance of the programs and services that ESDC manages and the real property and asset team supports, candidates for these positions will need to demonstrate they understand and can achieve a balance between service excellence and sound stewardship.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be used to staff similar positions of various tenures within Employment and Social Development Canada and various Federal Government Departments across Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please note: candidates will be required to specify at least one location of work. Given the nature of the responsibilities of these positions, remote / virtual work is not permissible.
  
  In which location or locations are you applying for?
  Edmonton, AB, Vancouver, BC, Winnipeg, MB or Regina, SK

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

An acceptable combination is considered as completion of secondary school AND some post-secondary education in a field related to Real Property Management AND a minimum of 6 months cumulative *recent experience in a field related to Real Property Management.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last 3 years.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Recent experience* leading cross-discipline project teams.
2. Recent* and significant experience** collaborating with multiple stakeholders on a project.
3. Recent* and significant** experience providing technical advice and guidance to managers and other clients on real property matters.
4. Recent* and significant** experience working within a team to ensure timely delivery of real property projects.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the past 3 years.

**Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 6 months cumulative experience.

Note: The Screening Board cannot make assumptions about a candidate’s experience. It is important that candidates clearly and fully explain to what degree they meet each of the above experience requirements, giving specific examples of EACH.

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

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to Real Property.
Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to Real Property.
Graduation with a certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to Real Property.
Formal training in AutoCAD.
Project Management Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or other related certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Experience using AutoCAD in a real property environment.
2. Experience applying project management methodologies when leading Real Property projects.
3. Experience presenting reports and data analysis.
4. Experience using Excel.
5. Experience coordinating office moves and / or relocation of staff.
6. Experience implementing real property projects from planning and design to commissioning, including the development of cost estimates, project schedules, phasing plans, working drawings and communications.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

Oral communication
Written communication
Client Focus
Working Effectively with Others
Strategic and Analytical Thinking
Resiliency
Planning and Organizing
Judgement

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

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may/will be used to evaluate the candidates.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test will be administered.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education credentials at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at https://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm or the Public Service Commission at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/degree-equivalency.html

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Note that candidates (including employees of the Federal Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed for evaluations. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please communicate with the Contact person identified in this job opportunity.

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.