Senior Architect

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Are you a mid-career bilingual architect licenced in Canada? Are you interested in making a change? The Department of National Defence is looking for experienced bilingual architects to join our dynamic team of architects and engineers. DND has infrastructure from coast to coast to coast, 28 distinct bases and facilities in every major Canadian city. With an annual budget of $2billion, new government initiatives of climate change, resistance, sustainability, gender inclusion and diversity and a massive investment in equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces now is the time to join this team to support the development and operations of over 12,000 buildings across Canada.

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Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) create the largest, most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in operations and contributing towards the successful delivery of the Defence Policy: Strong, Secure, and Engaged.

Looking ahead – under the BEYOND2020 Public Service renewal framework, we will adopt mindsets and behaviours that will meet the changing expectations of Canadians. The desired outcome is a Public Service that is more AGILE, more INCLUSIVE, and better EQUIPPED. We will continue to move ahead with purpose and intention, making decisions that reflect our values and that position our organization and all those who belong in it—for a successful future.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to appoint one (1) position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions with various security levels, tenures, locations, language requirements, and linguistic profiles within the Department of National Defence.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Licensed as a professional architect in Canada.

EXPERIENCE
• Extensive* architectural experience such as: building and infrastructure planning, programming, design, construction, applied research, and environmental sustainability for large complex projects.
• Extensive* experience applying acts, codes and standards such as:Canada Labour Code, National Building Code of Canada and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.
• Significant** experience in creating original designs (including schematic design and facility master planning), architectural plans and specifications for projects.
• Significant** experience providing advice and recommendations to management (‘Management’ means supervisory positions or higher).
• Significant** experience analyzing issues and developing recommendations.
• Experience in review and quality control of architectural designs.
• Significant** experience in leading and coordinating teams of professionals

* Extensive experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately ten (10) years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Architectural theories, techniques and practices for existing or new construction including large complex projects.
• Knowledge of building codes, Acts, and standards.

ABILITIES
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and evaluate projects under various resource conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Judgement
• Strategic thinking: analysis and ideas
• Values and Ethics: Integrity and respect
• Management Excellence: Action management
• Motivation - Results oriented

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

EDUCATION
Post-professional degree or training in urban planning, heritage, architectural programming, building science, sustainable (Eco) practices, and/or security design.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience developing corporate-level policies, standards, guidelines, and business strategies relating to architecture or real property assets.
• Experience developing and writing project briefs and statements of work for the procurement of architectural services.
• Experience in applying ecologically responsible design and construction tools & methodologies.
• Experience in security design and installation.
• Experience writing and reviewing generic technical specification sections for the National Master Specification (NMS) including technical product research, MasterFormat and UniFormat.

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

Various language requirements
BBB/BBB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•May include but not limited to wearing safety boots, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, reading, writing, colour determination, speaking and listening, for extended periods of time.
• Able and willing to work remotely.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Willingness to Travel
• Willingness to work overtime

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

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.