AS-02 - Facilities Support Officer

Update: Change in closing date.

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

Work environment

TBS is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to:
• contribute to the work of a central federal agency
• be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace
With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by:
• collaborating on government-wide initiatives
• driving excellence in people management
• taking initiative
• effectively managing risks

TBS occupies two facilities, 90 Elgin St. and 219 Laurier, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The buildings:
• are configured using Workplace 2.0 and GCworkplace standards
• have Wi-Fi throughout
• have many fully equipped video-conferencing areas to support collaboration and innovation
• have amenities such as showers and change rooms
• have secure bicycle storage, allowing employees to commute using Ottawa’s scenic bike path system

If you are a leader, a motivator and a strategic thinker who wants to work for one of Canada’s Top Employers, consider joining the TBS team.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process MAY be created and MAY be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (english essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, bilingual non imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual non imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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:
Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary program in architecture, interior design or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in determining work requirements, coordinating and delivering various accommodation services
- Experience in preparing project briefs or scopes of work for accommodation services
- Experience in using the Computer-Aided Design system (AutoCAD version 2012 or better) to prepare construction and furniture layout drawings

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) as it pertains to design of layouts

Abilities:
- Ability to coordinate accommodation requests
- Ability to analyze the clients’ needs and to provide recommendations
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to create a design or office layout using Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)

Personal Suitability:
- Initiative
- Judgment
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Thoroughness

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the policies related to accommodation and facilities management
- Knowledge of PSPC Workplace 2.0 Fit-up standards
- Knowledge of the concept of PSPC’s GCworkplace

-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).
If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.