Construction Project Estimator

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Duties

The Construction Project Estimator, CORCAN is a member of the construction team and is responsible for preparing estimations by gathering information and specifications, preparing material take offs from blueprints, and estimating time, labour costs, material and other costs for the projects. This position works collaboratively with various CORCAN groups, within CSC and with clients. They also supervises offenders guiding them in learning and completing similiar tasks.

Work environment

This position works at a correctional institution or community location in an environment where offenders are present on a daily basis. The individual will provide supervision and training to offenders as it relates to construction project estimation. In addition, this position is required to visit various institution and community CORCAN locations where offenders work.

Intent of the process

There are four immediate indeterminate vacancies. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill similar positions of permanent or temporary tenures within Correctional Service Canada.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of secondary school and graduation from a recognized technical Institution in construction estimation, construction technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the construction field;
Experience in cost estimating in commercial/industrial construction related disciplines.

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

EDUCATION :

University degree in civil or construction engineering;
Construction Estimator Certification issued by a recognised Association/Institute;
Trade certification (carpenter, electrician, plumber etc.).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Extensive and recent experience in cost estimating in construction related disciplines;
Experience in using MS Project Software;
Experience in working in construction related field;
Experience working in a correctional environment (institution or community);
Experience instructing in an educational environment;
Experience in development of spreadsheets used for tracking or estimating purposes.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Correctional Service of Canada’s mission and corporate objectives;
Knowledge of CORCAN’s offender employment and employability program;
Knowledge of construction estimation and practices;
Knowledge of standards and codes governing building, such as the National Building Code (NBC) and the Canada Labour.

ABILITIES:

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications;
Ability to analyze and make recommendations on construction related matters;
Ability to prepare schedules for projects and to prepare cash flow projections using information from schedules and estimates;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Effective interpersonal relationships;
Initiative;
Dependability;
Values and Ethics.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

May be required to travel within Canada (including overnight stays up to one week).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status.

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.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) 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.