Facilities Manager

Update: Please be advised that the education requirement has been amended to include additional options.

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent position in Petawawa, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering or applied science

OR

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering technologist or technician program

OR

Secondary school diploma AND one of the following certificates/qualifications:

a) Possession of a valid certificate of qualification from a recognized provincial authority (E.g. Ontario College of Trades, TSSA, etc.) in one or more of the following fields:
• General Carpenter;
• Electrician – All types less Domestic and Rural;
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems Mechanic;
• Plumber;
• Powerline Technician;
• Steamfitter / Pipefitter;
• Sheet Metal Worker;
• Industrial Electrician;
• Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer;
• Construction Millwright;
• Gas and Oil Technician (equivalent to TSSA G1);
• Petroleum Mechanic;
• Operating Engineer (equivalent to TSSA 2nd Class or higher);
• Instrumentation and Controls Technician; and
• Water Treatment and Distribution Systems.

and/or

b) Military qualification in construction engineering (QL 6A or DP-3B).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• *Recent and **significant experience in managing multi-trade work groups responsible for providing infrastructure maintenance.
• **Significant experience in providing advice to senior managers.
• *Recent and **significant experience in human resources administration such as performance management, delegating work, staffing and mentoring.
• *Recent and **significant experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• **Significant experience in scheduling/supervising maintenance work required to meet compliance standards and regulations.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience usually acquired by regularly performing a broad range of various, complex activities which are normally acquired over a period of approximately three (3) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Judgement
• Leadership

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering or applied science
• Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering technologist or technician program

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:
• Experience working in a military environment
• Experience with other building construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Experience preparing reports and briefings

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, Women.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willing and able to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Ontario Class G Driver’s license or provincial or territorial equivalent
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military 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

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

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.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.