CONTRACTS INSPECTOR, CONTRACTS SUPERVISOR

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Organizational Needs

Department of National Defence is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce.


This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Duties

COI 10
Inspects construction and maintenance projects carried out by private sector contractors to assess quality of work and ensure compliance with contract specifications, terms and conditions.

Reviews and edits a variety of documents such as contract specifications, blueprints, business and technical plans and cost estimates and prepares contract call-up proposals.

Participates in contract planning, costing and budgeting and prepares progress reports on work performed.

Conducts tender meetings with contractors to ensure that all components of work requirements are well understood.
Discusses and defines construction and maintenance project requirements with management and/or client and establishes priorities and timelines.
COI 11
Supervises Staff
Coordinates and raises a variety of contracts (i.e. Standing Offer Agreement (SOA), Local Purchase Orders (LPO), etc.) to implement maintenance , services, renovations and minor new construction.
Provided inspection on maintenance, construction, service contracts, certifies completion of work and authorizes payment.
Reviews contractual requirements of client to ensure legislative agreements are appropriate and trouble shoots contract disputes on their behalf.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work together to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canadian interests and values, and to contribute to international peace and security. DND is the largest federal government department in Canada and is part of the Public Service of Canada. Internally, DND and the CAF are collectively termed the Defence Team and civilians make up close to 25 per cent of the organization. As public servants and members of the Defence Team, civilians work side-by-side with CAF personnel for the defence of Canada and Canada’s contribution to international security and stability efforts.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff two (2) permanent positions (GL-COI-10 & 11) in Winnipeg (Manitoba)

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.

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

EDUCATION – OCCUPATIONNAL CERTIFICATION

E1. Possession of a Technologist Diploma with acceptable specialization in the electrical, mechanical, civil or structural field;

OR
Possession of a valid Inter-provincial Journeyman Certificate in one of the construction trades;

OR
Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience with infrastructure and Real Property Management

EXPERIENCE

FOR ALL POSITIONS
EX1. Experience* in the implementation, inspection and final approval of work performed by contractors.

EX2. Experience in working with computer software and in using Micosoft Office Suite of programs

FOR POSITION GL-COI-11
EX3. Experience* in supervising/management**

*Recent is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
**Management for the intent of this process is defined as the collective body of those who manage or direct an enterprise.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

Existing knowledge and/or experience with Government of Canada contracting policy

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
C1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2 - Working Effectively with Other
C3 - Thinking Things Through
C4 - Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C5 - Client Service Orientation
C6 - Communication (written and oral)

ABILITIES

FOR ALL POSITIONS
Planning, Organizing and Project Management

Read and understand drawings / sketches / contract specifications.

Accurately estimate costs for multi-discipline projects.

FOR POSITION GL-COI-11
Accurate completion of contracts-related administration, including but not limited to: creation of contracts and completion of security requirements checklists.

Liaise with other government departments and stakeholders (both internal and external).

Able to supervise a staff of up to 10 personnel, including completion of management-related administration, and prioritization and assignment of work.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1. Willing and able to work overtime, as required and pre-authorized.

OR2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver's licence (DND 404)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work overtime, as required and pre-authorized.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver's licence (DND 404),

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 indicate the following in your application: home level group and level; employment situation; personal file identification code (PRI).

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Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam 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.
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Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

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.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) 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.

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.