Supervisor, Building Operations

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

YOU MUST provide responses to all screening questions and your resume.

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Only online applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:

- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager,
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- be notified electronically of assessment details and results.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact prior to the closing date.

Work environment

This position is responsible for providing advice and analysis for a broad range of services, including building operations management, printing, mail and Crown asset management services, to the judges, senior management and staff of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in order to contribute to the delivery of their programs and to the achievement of their vision and mandate. The responsibilities of this position also involve the supervision of a small team.

The Supreme Court of Canada building is located at 301 Wellington Street and is a designated heritage building in downtown Ottawa. This building is unique given its special purpose function of housing the chambers and courtroom of Canada’s highest court, and it also has significant and complex ceremonial, architectural and historical aspects. There is an ongoing Rehabilitation Project for the SCC that will involve moving all staff and functions to a nearby swing space while major renovations take place.

This position offers interesting opportunities for candidates who want to expand their knowledge and experience in this unique context while working with a dynamic and supportive team.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above mentioned position; it may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions at the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada with varying linguistic profiles, security profiles, and tenures.

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)

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in providing recommendations and advice to clients, management and stakeholders in facilities accommodation projects and management.

Experience in material management.

Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience in coordinating activities in accommodation fit up projects.

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

EXPERIENCE:

Experience using AutoCad software

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCB/CCB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of trends and practices related to building operations and maintenance.
Knowledge of accommodation standards.

ABILITIES:

Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
Ability to supervise a team of employees including tasks such as planning workloads, monitoring performance, providing training, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Judgment
Leadership
Initiative
Client service orientation
Effective interpersonal skills

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: visible minorities

Information on employment equity

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

In order to manage the number of applications in this selection process, management may use a top-down or random selection at various steps in the process to determine the number of candidates who will continue in the process.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

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

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via e-mail. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and 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.

Written communication may be assessed through your application and throughout the staffing process. Therefore, communication needs to be grammatically correct, with appropriate vocabulary and minimal errors in punctuation and spelling. As a result, please use complete sentences.

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.