Senior Technical Officer

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Duties

The Canadian Forces Housing Agency’s national office is seeking a dynamic Senior Technical Officer to spearhead residential asset management programming for housing units across the country. The incumbent will be the staff lead for a team of technical subject matter experts in housing infrastructure, design, construction and maintenance and will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams within CFHA, DND, and other government and industry client-partners and stakeholders.

Key activities will involve all aspects of program management associated with the provision of residential accommodation to ensure assets are constructed and maintained to a suitable standard and developing plans to meet the future residential needs of members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The incumbent will show their technical skills by:

• Formulating and managing project plans, from inception through to completion of the project;
• Researching, preparing and presenting documentation required for long-term projects (e.g. approvals, statements of work, projects charters, budgets, policies and procedures);
• Developing schedules for major or complex projects, detailing all activities required for successful completion;
• Keeping abreast of technical issues affecting residential construction and modification; and
• Preparing briefing notes and presentations.

The incumbent will be a good fit in the team if they are:

• Friendly and helpful with a positive client-service outlook;
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and competing deadlines;
• Enthusiastic in their desire to contribute to the overall success of the Agency;
• Self-starters who thrive in an environment where they can be equally successful working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment; and
• Have outstanding interpersonal and listening skills with a demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships that encourage cooperation.

Come join our team in this exciting position to support the housing needs of Canadian Forces members and their families across the country!

Work environment

A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT CFHA...
As a Special Operating Agency reporting to the Department of National Defence (DND), CFHA contributes to the quality of life of CAF members and their families through the provision of housing services, and through the responsible and sustainable management of the Department’s housing infrastructure. We are a team of 300 federal public servants who work hard to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces families living in DND housing.

WHERE WE ARE LOCATED...
Please note that we are not moving to the DND Carling Campus, and currently have free parking. The CFHA Head Office is a leisurely 5 minute drive from the Walkley or Hunt Club exits on the 417. Our office is located at 2171 Thurston Drive, Ottawa.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB.

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)

Successful completion of a post-secondary program such as building-related engineering, architectural design or engineering technology at a recognized institution.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in providing advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Experience in networking or consulting with stakeholders who are internal and external to the organization.
• Experience in developing a national asset management program or construction/ architectural strategies, policies, programs, or standards.
• Experience supervising a team

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

• Experience in providing technical oversight of construction, renovation, repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in management of real property.
• Experience managing technical / engineering consultants in the fields of construction or Real Property.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of Canadian Forces Housing Agency mandate, mission and values
• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Knowledge of asset management principles.

• Ability to interpret policies and regulations relating to technical standards for residential construction or real property management.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment with competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and provide advice on technical problems
• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

• Working effectively with others.
• Dependability
• Attention to detail
• Initiative

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Must be able to maintain an Enhanced Reliability security clearance

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment

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

OFFICE LOCATION:
Canadian Forces Housing Agency
2171 Thurston Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

Screening questions have been built into the application process. Answers provided to the screening questions will be used to assess both education and experience. You must answer the screening questions in addition to providing a resume. For experience qualifications, your answers must include concrete examples that demonstrate how the experience was obtained. The onus is on the candidate to provide sufficient information in their answers. Additional information will not be solicited from the candidate. The resume will be used to validate the information provided through the screening questions.

Random selection, top down selection and/or the application of asset criteria may be used at any step of the process.

Please note that all written communication submitted may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. If you meet them, please demonstrate in your application.

A written examination will be administered. An interview will be administered. Reference checks will be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment 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.