Facilities and Capital Senior Officer

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

Please note that you will need to provide the contact information (name, title, organization, telephone number, email) of three (3) respondents at the time of the interview. Please inform your respondents that the Evaluation Committee will contact them for reference checks.

If you are already a public servant, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and your PRI on your resume and your application.

Work environment

The employee will work in a laboratory environment. He or she will manage staff and a multidisciplinary team, and will deal with senior management occasionally. He or she will be involved in the management and supervision of an outsourcing contract, and of construction and renovation projects. He or she will work closely with scientists, inspectors and corporate services personnel and will deal with other government departments and agencies (federal, provincial and municipal).

Intent of the process

We have an immediate need to staff one (1) position for an indeterminate period for the National Asset Management and Laboratory Operations Review.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various tenures (determinate, indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, various security requirements within Health Canada.

Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments, secondments, assignments or deployments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Essential Education and Experience Qualifications and any applicable Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Instead, the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirements. Please use each screening criterion as a heading and provide a description outlining how that criterion is met, including the length of time that you performed the duties and where you obtained the qualification. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter could result in the application being rejected from the process."

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

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in mechanical, electrical or construction engineering, or in architecture.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EXP1- Project management experience specializing in the disciplines of building technology (such as engineering, technology or architecture).
EXP2 - Experience in reviewing and providing advice on architectural, mechanical and plumbing drawings.
EXP3 - Experience in designing architectural plans on a computerized system, such as AutoCAD.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1- Knowledge of the National Building Code and National Fire Code, legislation, regulations, directives or procedures governing construction.
K2- Knowledge of health and safety procedures including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
K3- Knowledge of construction project management principles.

ABILITIES

A1 – Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 – Ability to interpret design plans and specifications.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 – Commitment and Ethics
PS2 – Thinking and Acting
PS3 – Works effectively with others
PS4 – Respectful of diversity
PS5 – Leadership

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

AEXP1- Significant* experience in building operations and maintenance work and preventative maintenance activities on building systems.
AEXP2- Experience managing projects and building operations in laboratory** facilities.
AEXP3- Experience working with multiple building trades.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate’s responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties for a period of at least two (2) years.

** A laboratory is defined as a facility with a minimum of 3,000m2 and includes containment level 2, wet/dry chemistry, and microbiology.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

CE1 - Availability and willingness to travel occasionally in Canada, for up to 30 percent of the regular work schedule.
CE2 - Availability and willingness to work overtime.
CE3 - Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license (class G).
CE4 - Willingness and ability to make some physical efforts to lift and move equipment weighing up to 20 kg.
CE5 - Willingness and ability to climb ladders.
CE6 - Willingness and ability to crawl in confined spaces.
CE7 - Willingness and ability to wear protective clothing.

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

All communication throughout the entire staffing process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users. Failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE GC JOBS. Applications received by e-mail, fax, or mail in hard copy won't be accepted.

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

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice, either English or French. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials.

Depending on the number of candidates, departments needs or the human resources plans, candidate management strategies could be applied such as random selection, top-down approach, pass marks or cut-off scores. The Department may decide to use one or more of the asset qualifications to identify candidates who will advance to the next stage of the selection process. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.