Project Coordinator - New closing date

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. You must include the length of time (month/year) that you performed each function and where you obtained the qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Project Team Leader and/or the Project Manager, you will provide technical support on construction and interior design projects by participating in the planning, design and implementation of the project.

Among other things, the project coordinator will have the following responsibilities:
• Contribute to project planning
• Participate in various plan reviews during the design phase
• Monitor project progress and quality of work during implementation, in accordance
with plans, specifications and schedule
• Manage and coordinate all deliveries and installations related to purchases
(furniture, signage, specialized equipment)
• Manage and coordinate the moving activities of clients
• Carry out the necessary follow-ups for the correction of deficiencies and the closure
of project files
• Communicate with project team, contractors, consultants and clients

Work environment

A wide range of opportunities exist for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic work environment. Joining Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is advantageous for several reasons. Take advantage of alternative working arrangements including telework or a compressed workweek, all while contributing to an organization dedicated to ensuring the well-being of its staff. Our Montréal offices are in the heart of the downtown core, so you’ll have easy access to public transport (subway, train station, bus). Since January 2018, employees of Place Bonaventure have been working in new work environment. There are various types of work stations suited to diverse tasks, meaning that you won’t have an assigned workspace.

Our department is tasked with a wide variety of high-profile projects and have a mandate that permits us to do many different types of work. We enter into agreements with other government departments (our clients) on project parameters (scope, time frame, budget) and pulls together the required resources (internal and external experts from all disciplines, contractors) to complete them. We provide many different kinds of real property services such as workplace layout, marine infrastructure, airport facilities, penitentiaries, heritage buildings, dredging, etc.

Did you know that 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!

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one indeterminate position in Montreal. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (determinate, indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, various security requirements and for various locations at Public Services and Procurement Canada. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

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)

Education:

Post-secondary diploma in a field related to architecture, construction and/or project management of real estate projects awarded by a recognized technical institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian information Center for International Credentials for further information at:
http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Recent* and considerable** experience in coordinating construction projects and/or fit up project.

2. Working experience within multidisciplinary project teams.

3. Recent* and considerable** experience in reading plans and blueprints.

* Recent must be interpreted as follows: experience through a working position over the last five (5) years.

** Considerable must be interpreted as follows: acquired experience which will be assessed according to the duration, variety and complexity of performed tasks, candidate’s responsibility level, as well as the type of projects, the number and the level of stakeholders. This experience is generally acquired in approximately two (2) years.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of practices related to planning of project management.

2. Knowledge of practices in building construction.

Competencies:

1. Demonstrating integrity and respect

2. Thinking things through

3. Working effectively with others

4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

5. Client Service – Level 1

Abilities :

1. Ability to control quality of work.

2. Ability to analyse problem and find appropriate solutions.

3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

4. Ability to organize workload based on priorities and to respect deadlines.

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

ASSET Qualifications:

1. Recent* and considerable** experience in supervision of construction projects or fit-up project or works related to real property projects.

2. Experience in planning construction project, fit-up project and/or commercial/institutional moving.

3. Experience with Project Management National System (PMNS) or PMI (Project Management Institute).

* Recent must be interpreted as follows: experience through a working position over the last five (5) years.

** Considerable must be interpreted as follows: acquired experience which will be assessed according to the duration, variety and complexity of performed tasks, candidate’s responsibility level, as well as the type of projects, the number and the level of stakeholders. This experience is generally acquired in approximately two (2) years.

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Be willing and able to regularly work overtime in the evening and/or on weekends, occasionally on short notice

Be willing and able to travel by car, train or plane to project sites including out of town overnight stays

Be capable to circulate safely on a construction site (ASP Construction card required)

Hold 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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. 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.)

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

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.

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

Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs.

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.