Project Manager, Level 1

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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.

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 results of this process may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.

*Deployments may be considered first before proceeding with the staffing process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position OR
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada in a specialty relevant to the duties of the position

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in Real Property projects, specifically:

In planning and managing various phases of design and construction projects related to
 a) public buildings including building renovation and/or interior fit-up, or
 b) infrastructure upgrades, with varying degrees of complexity***.
In managing project quality, finances and schedules.
In reporting project performance.
In managing multi-discipline teams in project delivery.
In managing procurement processes for consultants and/or construction services.

Candidate is asked to describe 2 sample projects, the candidate’s role therein and provide contact information for the supervisor. The projects are to confirm the role performed. In combination, the projects are to demonstrate that the candidate has all of the required experience.

Definitions:
Experience is defined as work-related experience acquired in the identified field following graduation.
Real Property is defined as land, buildings, and anything attached to the land.

*Recent is defined as within the eight (8) years immediately prior to the closing date of this job opportunity advertisement.

** Significant is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 6 years where the candidate performed the role of project manager or deputy project manager, managing all aspects and stages of project delivery including tendering, construction and closeout.

***Complexity is viewed in terms of risk. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in managing complex projects, with at least 2 risk factors, for example: high technical difficulty (e.g. specialized laboratory fit-up requiring specialized mechanical systems), projects implemented in secure facilities (e.g. correctional facilities with restrictions for access by construction crew), high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, physical challenges (e.g. repair of marine structures requiring diversion of roads and/or dewatering), marine dredging, movable bridges, heritage considerations, unknown site conditions.

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

PMP Certification
LEED Certification

Experience in federal project delivery subject to federal acts, regulations, codes and standards
Experience in the management of a Program of Real Property projects
Experience in managing Real Property projects on indigenous grounds
Experience in managing infrastructure projects such as bridges, underground service, and marine structures
Experience in managing marine dredging projects with contaminated sediment
Experience in project delivery methods such as Design Build or Construction Management at Risk
Experience delivering office building projects, including interior office fit up, renovations and new construction
Experience delivering secure facility projects, including construction in prisons, of police stations/detachments, or highly sensitive specialized facilities
Experience delivering projects with heritage sensitivities, such as those in FHBRO recognized properties
Experience in claims management

Willing and able to travel, as required
Willing and able to work overtime, as required
Willing and able to enter project construction sites, as required

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management practices
Knowledge of construction practices and techniques
Knowledge of procurement practices for Real Property projects

Values and Ethics
Thinking Things Through
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Action Management
Client Service - Level 1
Written Communication
Oral Communication

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver's license
Must be willing and able to travel, as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, as required
Must be willing and able to enter project construction sites, as required

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.