Real Property Project 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

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e.Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate HOW, WHERE, and WHEN they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

RESUMES may be used as a secondary source to validate the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE described in your answers to the screening questions.

Candidates must provide proof of their education during the assessment phase. Original diplomas, degrees or certified transcripts may be required and must be presented upon request. Failure to produce required documents will result in your application not being considered. If you went to school outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Read more on Degree equivalency or visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at: https://www.cicic.ca.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar positions of various tenures with Employment and Social Development Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
An acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

An acceptable combination is considered as completion of secondary school AND a minimum of 6 months cumulative recent experience in a field related to Real Property Management.

Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last 3 years.

Degree equivalency

Experience*:

1. One (1) year of recent* experience** in a field related to Real Property.
2. Recent* experience** in working on projects involving multi-disciplinary partners related to property management and / or real estate.
3. Recent* experience** in compiling data and preparing reports related to property management and / or real estate.
4. Recent* experience** in providing functional advice and guidance to clients related to property management and / or real estate.
5. Experience* using Computer Assisted Design and Drafting
software (AutoCAD).

*Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the past three (3) years.

** Experience is defined as being one in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions.

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

Education:

1. Graduation with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a study related to Real Property (i.e. architecture, interior design, property management, etc.)
2. Project Management Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or other related certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Experience* in project management involving Real Property projects.
2. Experience* using Project Management software such as Microsoft Project.
3. Experience* working with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and Power Point).
4. Experience* working or consulting with government.

* Experience is defined as being one in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
*Bilingual Non-Imperative BBB/BBB

*Should an insufficient number of qualified candidates who meets the language proficiency at BBB/BBB level, the department may fill their staffing needs with a non-imperative appointment at BBB/BBB level.

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

1. Planning and organizing
2. Working effectively with others
3. Client focus
4. Analytical thinking
5. Oral Communication
6. Written Communication

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

Knowledge:

Knowledge of building codes, fire codes and accessibility standards.

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

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

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education credentials at the interview stage. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (https://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm) or the Public Service Commission (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc- jobs/information-candidates/degree-equivalency.html).

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons requiring accommodation preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 .

Note that candidates will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed for evaluations. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

All communication regarding this process will be conducted via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please communicate with the Contact Person identified in this job opportunity.

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.