Project Manager (Civil/Mechanical)

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. The client organization will accept applications on-line only submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs.

PLEASE NOTE: The first pull of applications will be done on March 16th, 2020 with all other subsequent pulls being made on an as needed basis.For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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(s) in their application.

The Department of National Defence thanks all those who apply.

Duties

As a successful Project Manager you will be responsible for key duties and initiatives such as;

• exercising technical and financial authority for infrastructure projects ranging in value from $100,000 to $5,000,000;
• developing scopes of work and briefing documents for third party design consultants;
• reviewing the work of third party design consultants;
• producing high level cost estimates;
• preparing all the documentation required for contract tendering;
• preparing and maintaining funding documents and purchase requests;
• developing and maintaining project schedules and;
• providing ongoing communications to management and other project stakeholders regarding project progress, costs and timelines.

Work environment

Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge? Real Properties Operations at National Defence is looking to hire talented, action-oriented Project Managers who can bring innovative ideas to the workplace.

The Department of National Defence is a department like no other. DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are together the largest federal government department offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. 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. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff two (2) indeterminate position in Comox, British Columbia. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1: Graduation with a Degree or Technology Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Engineering, or Applied Sciences.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX-1: Recent experience in the design, implementation or management of a project that demonstrates your expertise in one of the following construction/engineering disciplines: Civil or Mechanical and general understanding of at least two of the others (Architectural, Structural, Electrical). Experience should be specific to construction projects of buildings and transportation infrastructure in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
EX2: Experience with managing construction and consultant budgets as it relates to multi-discipline projects, including design and implementation.
EX3: Experience in specification writing and estimating quantities and costs.
EX4: Experience in the preparation of drawings and sketches.
EX5: Experience providing technical advice to a multi-disciplined design, project teams.
EX6: Experience using Microsoft Offices products such as Excel, Word and Outlook.

*Recent experience is defined as within the last five years.

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of the principles of quality assurance and quality control.

MECHANICAL PM STREAM
K2: Knowledge of building HVAC systems, compressed air systems, fire sprinkler systems and POL storage tanks and piping.

CIVIL PM STREAM
K2: Knowledge of transportation infrastructure including storm and waste water management and material properties.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect;
C2: Thinking things through;
C3: Working effectively with others;
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
C5: Adaptability to changing priorities;
C6: Strategic thinking.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A2: Ability to calculate material quantities and estimate labour, construction and material costs.
A3: Ability to analyze options and recommend a course of action based on sound principles.
A4: Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1: Certification as an Applied Science Technologist.
AOC2: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
AOC3: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Willingness to work overtime, as required.
OR2: Willingness to travel and work at various sites and under various conditions, as required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
CoE1: Valid class “5” driver’s license without restriction issued by the Province of British Columbia.
CoE2: A current and acceptable driver’s abstract.
CoE3: Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver's licence.
CoE4: Willing and able to travel to remote locations (e.g. DND satellite sites) to perform duties.

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

A written exam may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials at the time of interview.

A 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.