COST PLANNER & ESTIMATOR

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Work environment

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one English Essential indeterminate Cost Planner & Estimator position in one of the following locations: Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, Saint John, NB, Charlottetown, PE, Corner Brook, NL or St. John’s, NL.

A pool of completely or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements and various security profiles at Public Services and Procurement Canada within the Atlantic Region.

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

Graduation with a diploma in construction management, project management, engineering or architectural technology or related building technology from a recognized technical institute or college OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in providing conceptual estimates, cost planning, project scheduling and cost control for real property construction projects.

Experience in the preparation of cost estimates for construction projects including general contractor costs.

Experience in providing advice and guidance to clients and/or senior management in the field of cost management.

Experience in reading, interpreting, and providing input on construction contract documents.

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

Asset Qualifications

Occupational Certification
Construction Estimator Certified (CEC Designation).

Asset Experience
Experience in the use of Microsoft Project or other project scheduling software.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of architectural, engineering and construction industry practices and principles in cost planning and estimating as applied to construction projects including new construction, renovations, maintenance and repairs for buildings and other facilities.

Competencies

Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
Thinking things through– Innovating through analysis and ideas
Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
Excellence through results - Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities
Client Service Competency – Level I

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)

Organizational Needs

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate voluntarily if you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. Selection for some positions may be limited to members of those groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Security Clearance

Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites, including wearing protective equipment.

Possession of a valid Driver’s License OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.

Adherence to the Public Services and Procurement Canada Code of Conduct

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.

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.