Program Support 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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. 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.

As a DND employee, you will have access to:
• Support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: flexible work schedules)
• Work in a team environment
• A career’s worth of opportunities all in one place (including: advancement and training opportunities)
• Meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada
• Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
• Pension
• Job security

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent position in Petawawa, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

Education:
Successful completion of post-secondary education with a degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
OR
High school diploma with an acceptable combination of education, training and/or 5-10 years’ experience in infrastructure or facility management field and facility condition assessments.
OR
Military equivalent of Engineer or Construction Engineer (CE) officer with the rank of Captain or above. For Non-Commissioned Member (NCM) CE Trade with minimum QL6B or DP3B training.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1 – *Recent experience conducting business analysis and planning, developing and managing budgets.
EX2 – *Recent experience working in the field of life cycle management of infrastructure, including buildings, roads and utilities, infrastructure maintenance and maintenance planning.
EX3- Experience in conducting facility condition assessments.
EX4- Experience developing briefing notes, financial analytics (eg. Return on Investment), producing long term business plans, and Standard Operating Procedures.
EX5- Experience developing business related tools that are relevant to asset management and life cycle planning.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the past 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Experience:
AQ1 - Experience as a supervisor in a facility management field
AQ2 – Experience in risk management

Operational Requirements:
OR1 - May be required to work overtime
OR2 - May be required to travel
OR3 - May include but not limited to wearing safety boots and other safety apparel and devices, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, entering confined spaces, sitting, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, for extended periods of time

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class “G” driver’s license without restrictions issued by the Province of Ontario or a provincial/territorial equivalent

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

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.