Construction Maintenance Manager

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position at Canadian Forces base Comox.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures.

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)

Secondary school diploma AND one of the following certificates/qualifications:
a) Possession of a valid Inter-provincial Journeyperson Certification in a construction trade
and/or
b) Certification as a Technologist/Technician in any commercial mechanical related field
and/or
c) Military qualification in construction engineering Superintendent (QL 6B or DP-3B).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
*Recent and **significant experience in managing multi-trade work groups responsible for providing infrastructure maintenance.

**Significant experience in providing advice to senior managers.

*Recent and **significant experience in human resources administration such as performance management, delegating work, staffing and mentoring.

*Recent and **significant experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

**Significant experience in scheduling/supervising maintenance work required to meet compliance standards and regulations for multiple construction projects concurrently.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience usually acquired by regularly performing a broad range of various, complex activities which are normally acquired over a period of approximately three (3) years.

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

Experience working in a military environment
Experience with other building construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical
Experience preparing reports and briefings
Experience managing a budget
Experience with Real Property Operations.
Experience with DRMIS

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Ability to prioritize and supervise a multi-discipline team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, codes, standards and engineering directives or contracts used in a construction related applications
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through/Judgement
• Effective Interpersonal Relationship Skills
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Leadership

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime
Willing and able to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license or provincial or territorial equivalent

Able to obtain and maintain a valid 404 driver’s license

Willing and able to climb ladders, work from heights and enter enclosed spaces while visiting work sites.

Willing and able to travel

Willing and able to work occasional overtime on short notice.

Willing to complete courses related to supervision/management within one year of employment (if not already achieved)

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 Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing will be assessed throughout the entire selection process including CV and reference checks. Candidates may also be asked to demonstrate their writing ability by a written test.

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.

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.