Project Manager

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Please note this process is cancelled. It has been replaced by Selection process number: 21-EXT-IA-DA-1031262 (Reference number: EXT21J-023057-000096). In order to be considered, you must submit a new application via the new selection process, otherwise your application will not be considered.

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

NO APPLICATION VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY VIA WWW.JOBS-EMPLOIS.GC.CA

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the right fit candidate.

Work environment

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.
Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 2 positions to be staffed on an indeterminate basis with various linguistic profiles.

This process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates as well as to fill identical or similar positions at the Department of Global Affairs Canada.

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)

Education:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Recent and significant* experience in project planning and implementation for construction refit or fit-up of real property facilities.

* Recent and significant* is defined as five years’ (5) experience acquired within the last ten (10) years which combines a minimum of five (5) of the following factors:

• multiple stakeholders;
• range in project values;
• in sensitive or high-risk projects:
• complex political, cultural, environmental, or economic issues;
• unique or special requirements/needs;
• different types of contracts or complex contracting situations;
• contribution to the development of Project Charters;
• contribution to regulatory approvals processes.

Experience in managing project teams including consultants and contractors.

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

Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program or professional certification in Project Management.

Real Property related certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience in alternative forms of project delivery (e.g. Construction Management-at-risk, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Public-Private Partnerships).

Experience in delivery of construction projects outside of Canada.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of project management practices including scope, time, cost, and risk.

Knowledge of real property management related to planning, project development and construction.

Knowledge of contracting approaches and methodologies related to planning and delivery for real property projects.

Competencies:

Promote Innovation and Guide Change

Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

Achieve Results

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel internationally

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

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

Various assessment methods may be administered.

Reference checks may be used to confirm that candidates have achieved good results in duties related to the Experience requirements, and may be conducted at any point in the process. Reference check information may also be used in the rating of other Essential or Asset Qualifications.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

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

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.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.
Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested will be eliminated from the 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.