Various Senior Director Positions - Anticipatory

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.

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The Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) states: "Canada will continue to gain from a public service that strives for excellence, that is representative of Canada's diversity and that is able to serve the public with integrity and in their official language of choice." Diverse perspectives and approaches contribute to better programs and stronger policy advice for the benefit of all Canadians. The public service, as an employer, cannot afford to overlook the strategic opportunity provided by a diverse labor pool. Given the demographics, the next decade is an opportunity for the public service to renew itself. In the Clerk of the Privy Council’s 27th Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada we strive to be a more AGILE, INCLUSIVE and EQUIPPED workforce so as to meet our current and future challenges and realize our full potential.

Public Service and Procurement Canada is committed to ensure we achieve representativeness, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our business. In reflecting on the composition of our workforce, we must do better to build representation at the Executive level.

Through this staffing process, we encourage members of the visible minorities, especially employees from the Black community, Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with Disabilities to indicate on their application that they are members of the following employment equity group: visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Duties

What will you do?

Real property project

As a Senior Director, you will have the responsibility to lead, mentor and guide a team who manage a large portfolio or program of work in the delivery of PSPC property and infrastructure services in one of the largest real estate portfolios in Canada, which includes key national institutions such as Parliament and the Supreme Court, accommodations for over 100 federal departments and agencies, and critical public infrastructure. You will play a central role in working with federal partners and in identifying and implementing innovative solutions to meet their demands for real property, and you will play a key role in managing relationships with stakeholders such as other levels of government, indigenous groups and industry.

Government of Canada Science and Technology Infrastructure

As a Senior Director, you will be responsible for providing the leadership in developing, planning, managing, and implementing frameworks, strategies, policies and plans and providing program oversight to support the planning, management and delivery of Science and Technology Infrastructure Projects. Project are related to the renewal of the GC’s S&T laboratories over the next decades with the objective of creating multi-purpose, collaborative, “green” federal S&T facilities with modern information management and information technology (IM/IT) and scientific equipment.

Real property service client relations

The Client Relationship and Demand Management sector is the Client Relationship Management National Centre of Expertise for the Real Property Services Branch. We influence how our Branch interacts with clients and internal stakeholders in support of the real property business. Our CRM approach includes a business integration element to ensure that the client business intelligence obtained through client engagement is integrated into business solutions, and products and services, and evolves to meet our clients’ needs.

Work environment

The location of the positions to be staffed are primarily Ottawa or Gatineau. Although the positions are located in the National Capital Region, applicants from all regions across Canada are encouraged to apply. A wide variety of work can be performed regardless of geographic location.

Who are we?

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of over 100 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best – providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians!

We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

What do we have to offer?

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. As a federal public service executive, you will play a leadership role for a public service that is collaborative, innovative, streamlined, high performing, adaptable and diverse. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html

As leader for the GC workplace transformation initiatives, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is transforming the experience of working for the Government of Canada. PSPC strives to :

• provide greater flexibility in where and how employees work so they can be as productive as possible in delivering programs and services to Canadians;

• create a modern workplace that puts employee experience and quality of service at the core;

• retool work environments to encourage collaboration, using technology in smarter ways, and fostering a culture of health and well-being.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) manages one of the largest and most diversified real estate portfolios across Canada. From managing the construction of sophisticated laboratories and smart buildings, to rehabilitating our Parliament Buildings. This is your chance to gain rare project management knowledge and expertise by working on stimulating high profile and long-term infrastructure projects for the Government of Canada.

Intent of the process

This is a collective process for the Real Property Services Branch and the Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch. When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific position but for a stream. A pool of qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff various EX-02 positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) across Canada. These positions may be of different tenures.

All federal organizations listed in Schedule I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to a position having a similar merit criteria.

By applying to this process, you consent to allowing your personal application related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions. If you do NOT consent to share your information, please let us know in your application.

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)

By answering the screening questions, you must clearly demonstrate, using concrete and detailed examples, how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications sections (below). As we cannot make assumptions about your experience, it is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. You must ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. The curriculum vitae may be used as a secondary source to confirm your experience. It is important to provide complete information as we will not solicit for additional or missing information.

EDUCATION:

STREAM 1:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* or an acceptable combination of education**, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the position.

Post-secondary institution*: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

**An acceptable education would be a two year full-time accredited college diploma in a field related to real property.

STREAM 2 :

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* or an acceptable combination of education**, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the position.

Post-secondary institution*: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

**An acceptable education would be a two year full-time accredited college diploma or one year full-time University diploma relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

COMMON FOR ALL STREAMS:

E1. Significant (1*) experience in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders such as, federal government departments and agencies, other levels of government, internal service lines, or private sector organizations.

E2. Recent (4*) and significant (1*) experience in providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management (Director General and above, or equivalent executive in the private sector) on complex issues (5*).

E3. Experience in building, empowering and managing multidisciplinary teams.

E4. Significant (1*) experience in managing human (6*) and financial (7*) resources.


STREAM 1:

S1E1. Significant (1*) experience managing large complex (2*) projects or in the delivery of a diverse program.


STREAM 2:

S2E1. Significant (1*) experience in the planning, delivery and management of programs, services or projects

S2E2. Significant (1*) experience in analyzing and resolving complex policy and/or program issues and providing senior management (DG and above or equivalent in the private sector) with strategic advice.


Definitions:

(1*) "Significant" is defined as having the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least two (2) years in the same role.

(2*) ‘’Large complex’’ is defined as an innovative, high risk and high dollar value project or portfolio.

(3*) ''Diverse program of real property services'' is defined as experience in two (2) or more real property services, examples: acquisition, disposal, architectural & engineering services, project management, property management, etc.

(4*) "Recent experience" is defined as experience acquired in the last five (5) years.

(5*) ‘’Complex issues’’ are issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: significant business risks and impacts, multidimensional, sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or significant public profile. Candidates need to clearly demonstrate the complexity of the issues they dealt with.

(6*) Human resources management: Applicants must show evidence of managing staff, assigning work, managing and assessing performance, implementing training and staffing plans. Applicants must indicates the number of employees they supervised directly.

(7*) Financial resources management: Applicants must show evidence of being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for forecasting, planning, budget allocation, reporting, etc. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

Note: For information on the Key Leadership Competencies, please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html.

OTHER COMPETENCY:

Client Service Competency – Level 3: Fosters high-quality client service.

Note: You will find information regarding the PWGSC Client Service Competency at: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

AEd1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution*.

Post-secondary institution*: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.


AEd2. Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution*.

Post-secondary institution*: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.


Certification as a Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, CMLean, or any other Project Management Certification relevant for the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

1. Significant (1*) experience managing large complex (2*) real property projects or in the delivery of a diverse program (3*) of real property services.

2. Experience in different model of delivery in real property project such as design-bid-build, construction management, design-build, P3.

3. Experience in managing integrated project delivery

4. Experience in project management, design management and contracting processes related to real property projects and/or functional direction initiatives.

5. Recent (4*) experience in leading large-scale renewal and change management initiatives in a large complex organization.

6. Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures and best practices in large and complex organizations.

7. Experience in the development and implementation of performance measures.

8. Experience in managing the implementation of national programs or services.

9. Experience in the management of an audit program.

10. Experience in managing horizontal issues of a sensitive nature requiring a high degree of coordination and collaboration.

11. Experience in developing and/or implementing consultation with Indigenous communities.

12. Experience in establishing effective working relationships with senior executives (ADM and above or equivalent in the private sector) and achieving targeted outcomes in a highly decentralized environment.

13. Significant (1*) experience in consulting, negotiating, collaborating and working on horizontal issues with central agencies and other federal departments or agencies.

14. Experience in engaging central agencies, in areas such policy development, development of new programs, Treasury Board submissions, or innovation at the GC level.

15. Experience in liaising with Central Agencies.

16. Experience in providing advice directly to the Minister’s office.

17. Experience managing a client service environment.


Definitions:

(1*) "Significant" is defined as having the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of at least two (2) years in the same role.

(2*) ‘’Large complex’’ is defined as an innovative, high risk and high dollar value project or portfolio.

(3*) ''Diverse program of real property services'' is defined as experience in two (2) or more real property services, examples: acquisition, disposal, architectural & engineering services, project management, property management, etc.

(4*) "Recent experience" is defined as experience acquired in the last five (5) years.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Please be advised that all appointments and deployments (except acting appointments) to and within the Executive (EX) Group within the core public administration are subject to the Agreement to being Deployed provision as a mandatory condition of employment as stipulated in the Directive on the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives.

GUIDELINES ON HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

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

Applicants are to identify clearly their substantive group and level, employment status and personnel record identifier (PRI) on their résumé and/or application (Candidates within the Public Service Only).

Applicants who are entitled to a priority for appointment are encouraged to indicate this, along with their priority type on their résumé and/or application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Your resume may be used to validate information, but will not be considered as the primary source. Your application should not redirect to information provided in your resume.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Candidates invited for further assessment will be required to provide proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian Equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment Methodologies

Any assessment method that is considered appropriate to determine whether a person meets the qualifications may be used in no specific order, such as but not limited to, written exam, interviews, and reference checks. For candidates within the Public Service, a review of past performance and accomplishments including performance rates, talent map placement may also be used.

Considering the current situation related to COVID-19 and in order to accelerate the selection process, assessments may be conducted through various means including but not limited to self-reporting examples of past performance and work-related achievements. An interview may be conducted by telephone or videoconference.

Applicants who meet the essential qualifications may be invited to an interview based on the relevance of their experience to the role and expectations for the position(s) being staffed.

Reference checks will be conducted. Candidates should be prepared to provide the names and coordinates of their referees. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and qualifications as provided in your application, or at any point during the assessment phase. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than the ones submitted by the candidates (only within the Public Service), if necessary, in order to make a suitable assessment of the candidates.

Volume management strategies

A top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, may be used for the purpose of managing applications.
Candidates who meet asset qualifications or are a member that self-identified of the following Employment Equity group: member of the visible minorities and aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities may be invited first for the purpose of managing applications.

Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

We ask that all applicants make themselves available for each step of the process and provide the requested information promptly. Re-scheduling of assessments will ONLY be granted in emergency cases with appropriate supporting documentation (i.e. medical certificate to certify illness, proof of international travel etc.).

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.