Architect

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

• Develop familiarity with new GCWorkplace fit-up standards and change management principles (currently being introduced nationwide).
• Prepare Terms of Reference for architectural consultant contracts (functional programming, change management, schematic design, etc.).
• Manage contracts for architectural services (see above note) and coordination of information and client contacts required by those consultants.
• Prepare conceptual / schematic design of interior fit-up projects for government clients, including confirmation of space requirements, test-fits, etc.
• Review conceptual / schematic design by consultants and assess the degree to which they meet GCWorkplace criteria.
• Review heritage information for various Government of Canada buildings and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with other staff members to facilitate their preparation of cost estimates, schedules and various other planning tools.
• Other related duties within this knowledge area.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, auditing and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

As an organization, PSPC strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html.

Intent of the process

The intent of this appointment process is to establish a fully assessed pool of qualified candidates. The immediate use of the pool will be to staff one (1) term position in Toronto. However, the results of this process may be used to staff similar or identical positions for future vacancies of various tenures in various locations within Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Degree in Architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Licensed as an Architect in Canada

1. Significant* and recent** experience in design of public building such as, but not limited to conceptual/schematic design, design development, or construction documents,
2. Significant* and recent** experience in the planning and design of corporate/office interiors such as, but not limited to functional programming, space planning, or conceptual design,

Significant* is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 5 years.
Recent** is defined as within the last 10 years from the closing date of this advertisement.

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

LEED AP Accreditation
WELL AP Accreditation

Experience working on Heritage Projects
Experience with Application of Risk Management techniques to projects
Experience with provision of the full range of architectural design services (pre-design to commissioning) for public buildings and/or office buildings.
Experience with provision of the full range of design services (pre-design to commissioning) for major (over 300m2) fit-ups of office/corporate interiors.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of architectural design principles.

Thinking things through
Engagement
Excellence through Results
Values and Ethics
Client Service
Written Communication
Oral Communication

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to enter construction sites.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.