Project Management Advisor

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

The Ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria in your responses to the screening questions (education and experience, both essential and asset) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their pre-screening answers how they meet ESSENTIAL AND ASSET education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria.

FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, please provide the following MANDATORY information:

1- The period(s) in which you performed the functions (Months-Years to Months-Years); and
2- Specific details with concrete examples of tasks or projects demonstrating how and WHERE the experience was acquired.

Furthermore, the point form style or a copy/paste of your résumé will not be accepted.

Resumes may only be used as a SECONDARY SOURCE to validate the experience described in your answers. It is not acceptable to put “SEE RESUME” in the space provided to answer the question.

LOCATION AND TELEWORK:

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Employment and Social Development Canada employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the traditional workplace located at 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec or with a combination of remote work all while ensuring a flexible work schedule.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Employment and Social Development Canada, we encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

Work environment

This is your chance to join an Employer of Choice!

ESDC has been named as one of Canada's top 100 employers!

There are many reasons why ESDC is a great workplace such as:

- ESDC delivers a range of programs and services that impact Canadians throughout their lives. The Department provides seniors with basic income security, supports unemployed workers, helps students finance their post-secondary education and assists parents who are raising young children. We are very proud to serve our fellow Canadians! See for yourself on how we have an impact on Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/results/stories.html

- We have an employee-focused culture, we recognize the importance of continuous learning, career development opportunities and work-life balance within a diverse and respectful work environment.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill two to six indeterminate positions at AS-04 group and level in the Division of the Investment Procurement and Project Management within the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada in Gatineau (Quebec).

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Employment and Social Development Canada in Gatineau, with various position titles and security requirements.

Please note that this process will ONLY be used to staff positions in Gatineau, Quebec

We encourage all interested individual to apply, even those in equivalent groups and levels.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• K1 & PS1 - Knowledge of project management such as principles, practices and/or tools AND Client Service Oriented
• A1 - Ability to analyze information and make recommendations to management.

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

Education
- Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - Experience in building and maintaining relationships with internal or external clients.
EX2 - Experience coordinating, reviewing, tracking or monitoring project documentation.

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

Asset Qualifications
AEXP1- Experience using Microsoft Project in a work environment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of project management such as principles, practices and/or tools.

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to analyze information and make recommendations to management.
A2 - Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
A3 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 - Client Service Oriented
PS2 - Effective interpersonal skills
PS3 - Judgment
PS4 - Initiative
PS5 - Dependability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal 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.

Operational Requirements
- Candidates may be asked to work overtime on short notice.

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 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.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

Candidates will be contacted by email and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is your entire responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

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

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written test, interview and reference checks.

All information obtained through the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates

Screening of applications and/or selection of candidates may be based on assets qualifications, operational requirements, or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Random selection, top-down selection and/or other volume management techniques may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Please note that different pass marks and cut-off scores can be used at various stages of the assessment process. Candidates who attain the pass mark might not be further considered in the process if they do not achieve the cut-off score.

No confirmation of the receipt of your employment request will be sent. We will communicate with candidates once the selection process in completed.

Please note you will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, you will be responsible for travel costs.

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.