Contracts Inspector

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

* There are also opportunities in Meaford, ON which falls under the geographic area of Borden, ON.

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.

Duties

Some of the duties that you can be expected to perform in this position may include, but are not limited to:
• performs infrastructure inspections and initiates reports identifying requirements and deficiencies to determine maintenance and capital replacement budgets.
• provides inspection on maintenance, construction and service contracts.
• prepares scopes of work, specifications and estimates for renovations and new construction projects.
• schedules construction projects and coordinates the contract activity for the client.
• certify completion of work and recommend payment.
• reviews designs and performs plans examination to determine and ifentify potential problems.
• provides expert technical advise on aspects of the ontario building code and construction trade practice including installation of specialized hardware and equipment.
• provides advise on contracting methods and tendering process.
• evaluates contractor performance.
• prepares criteria and evaluates bid documents for proposal tenders.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent position in North Bay, Ontario and one (1) permanent position in Meaford, 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: 2

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 AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

1. Successful completion of at least a 2 year post-secondary education program in one or more of the following related fields:
• Construction Engineering Technician / Technologist(Various Disciplines);
• Project Management;
• Business Management; and
• Law.

OR

2.
a. Successful completion of secondary school education, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

AND

b. Possession of a certificate of qualification from a recognised provincial authority (E.g. Ontario College of Trades, TSSA, etc.), or equivalent** 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 G2 / OBT2 or higher);
• Petroleum Mechanic;
• Operating Engineer (equivalent to TSSA 3rd Class or higher);
• Instrumentation and Controls Technician; and
• Water Treatment and Distribution Systems.
**Equivalent is defined as the military construction engineer trades qualification QL6A or higher

EXPERIENCE:

• ***Recent experience applying construction and maintenance related codes, standards, and material.
• ***Recent experience using computers for communication, researching and documenting information.
• ***Recent experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

***Recent is defined as acquired in the last five years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Initiative

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

EXPERIENCE:

• ***Recent experience in Contract Inspection;
• ***Recent Experience working with Department of National Defence (DND), Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) or Defence Construction Canada (DCC)
• ***Recent Experience working in a Construction Engineering Branch of a Canadian Forces Base; and
• ***Recent Experience in managing contracts for construction or maintenance services.

***Recent is defined as acquired in the last five years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or after hours;
• May be required to be placed on a standby list;
• Willingness and ability to travel;
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in hot or cold environments.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Possession of a valid Class “G” Driver’s License for the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent
• A current and acceptable driver's abstract
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s licence
• Must be willing to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Willing and able to work from ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, roofs and motorized manlifts, reaching, stretching, climbing and bending;
• Willing and able to crouch, crawl, stoop and bend while inspecting confined spaces, excavation sites, vessels, etc; and
• Willing and able to work in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.

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 assessment 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 pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar 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.