Junior Facilities Officer:

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to fill one (1) position, on an indeterminate basis within the Corporate Support Services Division.

A pool of fully assessed candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions within Statistics Canada with various language requirements (French Essential, English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB). This position may be staffed for different tenure of employment (indeterminate, acting, term, assignment and secondment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors 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 cover letter."

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in interior design, architectural engineering technology or architecture or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EXP1. Experience in the fields of Interior Design OR Architecture.

EXP2. Experience producing final floor plans in AutoCAD.

EXP3. Experience in working in a customer service environment

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
English or French Essential
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of applicable Building Codes.

K2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1. Effective interpersonal skills
PS2. Judgment
PS3. Dependability
PS4. Initiative
PS5. Client service orientation

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Asset Exp1. Experience designing office layouts using integrated systems furniture

Asset Exp2. Experience preparing construction plans and specifications.

Asset Exp3. Experience in architectural drafting.

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

IMPORTANT: You must submit a complete application, including a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet the screening criteria (essential and asset education and experience listed on the statement of merit criteria) and a CV that supports the cover letter. The cover letter will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the CV will only be used to substantiate the information provided. Your cover letter must clearly demonstrate, through concrete examples, how you meet each screening criterion. In your cover letter, we recommend that you use each individual screening criterion as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how each criterion is met. For example, you may describe the position(s) occupied and provide a specific and detailed description of the tasks performed for each position. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or duties. CVs or reference checks may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the screening criteria will not be given further consideration.

- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

- Candidates who have been assessed and found to have met all essential qualifications may update their Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results for as long as the pool(s) is/are valid. Please note that candidates can undergo SLE testing only once within the context of a selection process; any update to a candidate's linguistic profile must be as a result of subsequent SLE testing done outside of the scope of this selection process.

- A writing exam may be administered.

- An interview may be administered.

- Reference checks may be sought.

- Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Notwithstanding, please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

- In order to determine if you meet the education requirement, your proof of education is required and needs to be provided as soon as possible.

- 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 contacts are not restricted to the list of names given by the candidate. The Selection Committee reserves the right to contact other references.

- Once the assessment of candidates is complete, notifications of persons being considered for appointment and of the persons being appointed or proposed for appointment, or, in the case of acting appointments, Information Regarding Acting Appointment notifications, will be posted on jobs-emplois.gc.ca. Please note that it is your responsibility to verify jobs-emplois.gc.ca for notifications to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion and/or recourse.

- E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process. Candidates who do not wish to receive their results by e-mail must contact the person listed on this advertisement to inform them of their preferred method of communication. Please note that the onus is on the candidates to provide valid contact information and to update it, if required.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.