Project Manager

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 4 indeterminate positions in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

E1: Graduation with a degree in mechanical, architectural, civil, or electrical engineering technology/technician, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position

* A degree is defined as a diploma or higher level degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, as established by educational authorities

Degree equivalency

Experiences

EX1: Significant* and recent** experience in construction project management through all stages of project delivery

EX2: Significant* and recent** experience in managing multiple construction projects concurrently

EX3: Significant* and recent** experience in managing construction project financial resources

EX4: Significant* and recent** experience problem solving such as: problem definition, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as interpreting construction codes, regulations, standards and technical studies in formulating a solution

EX5: Significant* and recent** experience in developing/assessing designs and/or providing technical advice in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Note :

*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis, for the experience factor in question, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

**Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last five (5) years.

Competencies

C1: Thinking things through

C2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

C3: Demonstrating integrity and respect

C4: Working effectively with others

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3: Ability to analyze issues and make recommendations.

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

A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these qualifications is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed, now and in the future.

Education

AE1: Red seal certification in a relevant field

AE2: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

AE3: Accredited as a Certified Engineering Technologist or Technician in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience

AEX1: Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module and the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)

AEX2: Experience working with the Department of National Defence

AEX3: Experience working in a real property environment

AEX4: Experience in any of the following specialized fields:

A. airfield pavements and facilities,
B. marine structures and facilities,
C. heavy industrial facilities,
D. high voltage power,
E. site utilities (water, storm and sanitary),
F. elevators, cranes or other lifting devices,
G. fire protection engineering,
H. security infrastructure such as intrusion alarms, access control and shielded enclosures,
I. building envelopes, and
J. heritage properties.

AEX5: Experience in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit/BIM for design, details and drawings

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

Operational requirements

OR1: Be available to work overtime during the week and/or weekends, sometimes on short notice

OR2: Willingness to occasionally travel in Canada

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Conditions of Employment

CoE1: Security clearance: Secret

CoE2: Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted provincial or territorial Class 5 driver's license

CoE3: Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s license (DND 404)

CoE4: Must be able to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE)

CoE5: Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights

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.