Facilities Manager/Senior Operational Technician

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

Please provide 3 references (two supervisory, including one current supervisor).

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 position on an indeterminate basis at Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, BC. Only Sidney applicants will be assessed at this point of time.

A pool of candidates will be established. The pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications within the department in various locations and/or tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments, assignments and/or casuals.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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.
AND
• Post-Secondary training in a field associated with facilities management or trade certification, and a minimum five years detailed experience in providing technical support and advice in the operations and maintenance of commercial, industrial, or federal government facilities.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience managing the operations and maintenance of a complex commercial or industrial or federal government facility.
• Experience managing construction or renovation projects in a complex commercial or industrial or federal government facility.
• Experience planning and managing human and financial resources.
• Experience managing health and safety incidents and training.

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

Occupational Certification:
• BOMI Certification in Design, Maintenance, and Operation of Building Systems.
• Membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC or similar provincial affiliation.

Experience:
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience in participating in Building Condition Reports.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness to work overtime and on standby.
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours.
• Physically capable of traversing rough terrain under varying weather conditions.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Codes or Standards that apply to building design, building systems, building construction and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of best practices and procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of building infrastructure such as HVAC, Mechanical, Life Safety systems, buildings and grounds systems.
• Knowledge of building system functions.
• Knowledge of construction project management.
• Knowledge of appropriate usage of personal protective equipment.

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage conflicting issues and priorities.
• Ability to use common computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Adobe.

Personal Suitability:
• Values and Ethics – serving through integrity and respect
• Strategic Thinking – innovating through analysis and ideas
• Engagement – mobilizing people, organizations and partners
• Management Excellence

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 groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s licence
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours
• Willingness to travel within the Province by car, truck, boat, helicopter, and/or to attend conferences that require overnight stays

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

Shortlisting may be applied, which may include consideration of depth and breadth of experience or top-down ranking.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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

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.