Project Officer, Facilities Planning

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

This position is responsible for the 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 of Correctional Service Canada, Atlantic Region, is a stimulating and dynamic environment whose mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout the Maritimes. 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 a few.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool may be used to staff similar equivalent or lower level positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting appointments, casual, deployments, assignments and secondments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Education

Graduation with a college diploma in engineering technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in construction or project management.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience analyzing and interpreting building construction drawings, specifications, and other related technical documents.
Experience planning and managing building construction projects and/or contracts.
Experience writing technical scopes of work related to construction.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations
Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Knowledge of project management

Abilities

Ability to conduct building construction inspections against required deliverables.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability

Tactful
Team Player
Attention to detail
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

Education

Graduation with a degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.
Project Management Certification (PMP) or Possession of professional designation related to project management from a recognised institution.
Either eligibility for, or in receipt of, applicable provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience using computer aided drafting and design software (example: AutoCAD).
Experience developing requests for project proposals.

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 travel to various locations
Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

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

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.

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.