Senior Advisor, Real Property

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. As a Public Servant working at the Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, you will have access to free fitness facilities and free parking.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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)

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Real Estate, Law, or another specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EX01: Recent* and significant** experience in providing analysis, advice and recommendations to senior management on ongoing or emerging administrative issues in the areas of real property and accommodations.

EX02: Recent* and significant** experience in managing contract agreements such as leases, land use agreements, and provision of services.

EX03: Experience in representing the organisation on intra or inter-departmental committees or working group.

EX04: Experience in consulting and liaising with internal and external stakeholders (such as federal government organizations, provincial or territorial governments, researchers/experts, international organizations or non-governmental organizations).

EX05: Recent* and significant** experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams, project teams, or working groups.


* Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last five (5) years.

** Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis, for the experience factor in question, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

AED01: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Real Estate, Law, or another specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

AEX01: Experience in the areas of real property, procurement and asset management.

AEX02: Recent* experience in conducting research analysis as well as writing reports and/or briefing notes for senior management.

AEX03: Recent* and significant** experience in managing or delivering real property portfolio management, or real property project management, or accommodation management, within a government context.

AEX04: Experience managing access for the oil & gas industry.

AEX05: Experience with aboriginal consultation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1 : Knowledge of real property policies, directions and/or guidelines

K2: Knowledge of commercial leasing

K3: Knowledge of current trends in the real estate industry

A01: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

A02: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A03: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A04: Ability to analyze service requests and evaluate clients’ needs.

A05: Ability to work autonomously.

PS01 : Effective interpersonal relationships

PS02: Adaptability

PS03: Initiative

PS04 : Attention to Detail

PS05 : Client/Service-Orientation

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

Travel may be required

Overtime may be required

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

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

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.

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.