Various Positions (EC-02 / EC-03)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*****PLEASE NOTE THAT A WRITTEN EXAM IS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS PROCESS*****
- The exam should take approximately 60 minutes
- It is your responsibility to manage your time efficiently and appropriately;
- Further instructions can be found in the section below, titled: OTHER INFORMATION.

*****Please also note that you will need to provide the name of references*****

Work environment

You are looking to gain new experiences and develop various skills? You would like to work in an environment that is stimulating and focused on client service excellence? Then, look no further, we have a job for you!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)’s Real Property Services manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in Canada, providing accommodation and other real property services to federal organizations. Real Property Services' mission is to create a high-performing, flexible public service that supports innovation, transformation and renewal—boldly going where the public service has never gone before.

As for the Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch, it provides a single point of service delivery to Crown assets within the Precinct in partnership with its parliamentary partners: the Senate of Canada, the House of Commons and the Library of Parliament. Other clients include the Privy Council Office and the Prime Minister’s Office. SPIB also manages the space for commercial tenants leasing properties along Sparks Street. Services offered by SPIB to its clients and partners include: accommodation planning, capital projects delivery, building operations and maintenance to ensure ongoing operations of government within rehabilitated and modern facilities.

Intent of the process

Our current need is to staff two (2) EC-02 positions and ten (10) EC-03 positions within Real Property Services and Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch in the National Capital Region. A pool will be created to staff positions at Public Services and Procurement Canada with employment tenures, language and security requirements, and work locations that will vary depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 12

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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STEP 1 - TELL US
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Tell us about you! We want to know why you would be a great candidate for the position and what you would bring to the team.

1) Do you have a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics?

--» Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

2) Explain how you have acquired the following experience:

EC-02: We do not ask for any experience.
EC-03: Experience to conduct financial, economic, quantitative analyses and synthesize information.

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STEP 2 - SHOW US
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A WRITTEN EXAM IS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS PROCESS.
You will be invited to show us your competencies in the following areas:

- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Client Service – Level 1
- Ability to establish and negotiate conflicting priorities and deadlines according to workload
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

--» Important: Step 2 will be assessed via the same assessment regardless of the level, with each level having a different pass mark. Should you not meet the pass mark for a certain level, you will still be considered for the level below. We therefore encourage you to apply to all the levels for which you feel you meet the qualifications identified for screening (Step 1).

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STEP 3 - MEET US
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Finally, if you make it to this step, we will contact you to meet us in person or virtually so we can validate and further understand what we have learned about you, assess your strategic thinking, oral communication skills and discuss further the job opportunity.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

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

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We would like to know more about you! Do you have these experience?
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- Experience in writing reports or presentations on infrastructure or real property issues.
- Experience in providing technical advice on the use of economic, financial or investment analysis methodologies.
- Experience in working in project management.
- Experience in working in a science based organization.
- Experience in contributing to research or analysis.
- Experience in participating in the development of briefing notes, reports, central agency submissions, memoranda or presentations.
- Experience in supporting or participating in departmental or interdepartmental committees.
- Experience in providing advice and recommendations.
- Experience in operational or strategic planning.

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements could be required, depending on the position being staffed.

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 you are a person with disability preventing you from applying on-line, you can contact 1-800-645-5605.

We will contact you by e-mail and/or via your on-line GC Jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your e-mail including spam and junk mail folders, as well as regularly check your GC Jobs account for communications regarding this inventory.

If you are required to travel for any of the assessment phases, travel costs will be at your own expenses. As much as possible, we will embrace technology to reduce the need for travel.

You can participate to the appointment process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

WRITTEN EXAM:
1. By completing this exam you certify and acknowledge that the below statements are true and correct. You understand that making false statements constitutes fraudulent behavior. You understand that employing fraudulent behavior will result in elimination from the selection process.

I attest, acknowledge and accept the following:
 A. I will not duplicate or redistribute any information;
 B. I will not consult with another person or seek their assistance. I will not copy from or impersonate another person, nor will I ask a person to impersonate me;
 C. I will not copy information from a website or engage in any other form of cheating or fraudulent behavior;
 D. I will safeguard all confidential information. Confidential information is defined as all information that, if released, could jeopardize the integrity of the staffing process. I hereby agree that I will not distribute, disclose, or otherwise share confidential information with anyone.

2. You are responsible for making the necessary arrangements required to have no disruptions during the assessment. You will also be responsible for the operation of the computer you will be using. We recommend that you save your work frequently. Failure to submit the written examination upon submission due to technical difficulties will result in your application being rejected from the process. Computer problems will not be accepted as a reason for not completing the exam.

3. The exam questions are confidential. As a candidate in this process, it is expected that you not divulge information with other candidates to ensure a fair and transparent process for all.

4. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

5. You must make sure to answer ALL of the essential qualification exam questions.

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.