Regional Facilities Manager - Anticipatory

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED since in addition to the essential and asset education and experience criteria screening questions, the ability to communicate effectively in writing as well as the ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities/projects will also be evaluated at the time of application. Please ensure to plan 1-2 hours (if your resume is already written) to answer all the questions that are included in the online application process.

We are aware that there are a lot of questions to answer, but these will eliminate the need for a written exam and improve the overall selection process efficiency. If you answer all the questions for which you meet the requirements, you will significantly increase your chances in having an opportunity. Failure to answer the questions will result in your application being rejected.

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff three (3) future vacant English essential positions, one (1) located in Vancouver, BC, one (1) located in Burlington, ON or Downsview, ON and one (1) located in Downsview, ON. A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established through this process and could be used to staff identical or similar positions across Canada with various linguistic profiles and/or requirements and various security clearance levels according to the position being staffed.

All federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act may use this selection process to appoint a candidate to its organization in an identical or similar position. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate (appointment or deployment) or temporary basis (term, acting, assignment or secondment).

Positions to be filled: 3

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 or education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Significant* experience providing Real property or facilities management services (i.e. Accommodation Management, Leasing, Property Management, Real Property Project Management).
2. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, working groups, or committees related to Real Property or Facility projects.
3. Experience in budget forecasting and budget monitoring or in the direct supervision/management of employees in the Real Property or Facility Management fields.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which would normally be acquired by performing the duties over a period of at least 2 years in the last 5 years.

ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
2. Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities/projects

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

English essential
(Note: A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established through this process and could be used to staff identical or similar positions with various linguistic profiles and/or requirements).

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
4. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
5. Achieve Results

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

ASSETS:
Education
1. Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in a field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
1. Experience with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Real Property Service Delivery
2. Experience with GCworkplace and/or Workplace 2.0 Government of Canada standards for accommodation
3. Experience managing a complex* project in a business or federal government environment.
4. Significant** experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

*Complex refers to a project that involves stakeholders from multiple business units and/or organizations requiring approvals and oversight from senior management, and a budget of at least $500K.

**Significant refers to a depth and breadth of experience obtained over a minimum of two years or more in the field.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Operational Requirements:
1. Willingness and ability to travel
2. Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed. Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email 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).

Qualifications will be assessed by a variety of tools and methods. Therefore, a written exam, an interview, reference checks or other assessment methods may be used in this process. Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled.

Please note that any information provided through this selection process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential and asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your application. An assignment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor may/will be required before an offer can be made.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.

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.