Inventory-Project Officer, Facilities Planning

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements.
You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth
and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter.
Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.
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Duties

Delivery of specialized technical support services for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and use of building facilities, as well as project management support for construction/maintenance projects and architecture, interior design or engineering activities and for the implementation of various technical services programs in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) facilities.

Work environment

The Technical Services, Quebec Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio of more than $ 8 billion dollars in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout Quebec. The facilities we manage are diverse such as buildings and structures, building mechanics systems, electrical distribution networks, infrastructures, generators, oil tanks, thermal power stations, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences and barriers, and automobile fleets to name only those. Depending on the location of your position, you may be required to work in our regional office or in one of our local teams in an institution.

The Correctional Service of Canada is looking for a project officer with strong skills to do a variety of maintenance and construction projects. The primary responsibility is to plan and coordinate construction work in correctional facilities. The person will be working in a multidisciplinary team, including consultants, contractors, technicians, engineers and administrative staff. We are looking for a dynamic, resourceful person with excellent leadership who enjoys daily challenges. Employment conditions are among the best in the country, offering regular daytime work schedules and other very advantageous benefits such as a pension plan, paid vacation, comprehensive group insurance, etc.

Intent of the process

An inventory of qualified candidates will be establish following this process, and will be use to staff similar positions for indeterminate or temporary positions for imminent needs in all institutions within the Correctional Service Canada in the Quebec region. A pool of potential candidate may be selected at any time during the posting period of this process to begin the evaluation of the submitted applications.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Significant experience* managing projects in the building industry.

Experience writing technical documents related to construction.

Experience using computer-aided design and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD).

* “Significant experience” refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performance of the duties for a period of two (2) years.

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

Education

An engineering degree from a recognized postsecondary institution or an eligibility for a certification as a professional engineer in Canada in an engineering specialty related to the duties of the position.

Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation or another professional designation related to a project management, issued by a recognized institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience working in the field of correctional infrastructure.

Experience working on infrastructure projects within a federal government department.

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

Various language requirements
French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Abilities
Ability to analyze and develop recommendations to resolve issues.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability

Leadership
Autonomy
Dependability
Attention to detail

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

Willingness and ability to work in various locations (e.g., confined spaces, roofs, construction sites, etc.)
Willingness to work overtime
Willingness to travel
Willingness to make visits in correctional facilities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Valid 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

The organization will ONLY accept ONLINE EMPLOYMENT REQUESTS. All applications for employment must be submitted BY using the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). To submit your application online, click on "Apply" below.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a decision factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.


Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

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.
You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assesment.

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.