Facilities Manager

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

DFO is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

The anticipated number of positions that may be staffed with this advertised process is one(1); however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis).

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)

Successful completion of approved post-secondary education in an Engineering, Construction , Architectural Technology field or Property Management program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience* in managing financial and material resources
Recent experience* in managing major contracts** including construction or significant repair/works management and administering the delivery of property and facilities management service through the public or private sector
Recent experience* in providing operational, technical and maintenance advice and guidance to senior management and clients on building systems.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last five years.
** Major contracts would include those contracts valued at 100,000 dollars or more and with several distinct elements (i.e. construction of a facility and its various systems)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management principles, in particular activity breakdown structures, critical path and Gantt chart (or similar) applications.
Knowledge of inspection or investigation or audit practices and techniques for conducting or administering facilities maintenance management.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to interpret architectural or engineering drawings.

Client service
Strategic thinking/Problem solving
Value and ethics
Dependability

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

Possession of one or more of the following designations: Real property Administrator, Certified Property Manager, Certified Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Administrator
Engaged in Certification process for any of the following : Real property Administrator, Certified Property Manager, Certified Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Administrator

Experience working with the following:
• Canadian Labour Code
• Fire Codes
• Electrical Codes
• Building Codes
Experience using project management systems/software (such as, but not limited to, the National Project Management System (NPMS))

Knowledge of one or more of the following:
• Canadian Labour Code
• Fire Codes
• Electrical Codes
• Building Codes

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing and able to undertake On-call or Standby like functions, and respond in urgent, emergency situations, based upon contract provisions, and in recognition that various clients operate year round on a 24/7 basis.
Willing and able to work in remote locations. Travel may include various modes of transportation, via land, sea or air or any combination thereof.
Willing and able to work in light to medium industrial facilities with associated offices, combination office and laboratory facilities and/or small buildings and adjacent to, or within a marine environment with exposure to noise, mechanical/electrical machinery, fuels/lubricants.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or mobility associated with having a driver’s licence.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

A top-down selection may be used during any phases of the selection process.

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.

All information pertaining to this selection process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your e-mail account and your PSRS account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of address, phone number and/or email address.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.