Project Director

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using the answers to the screening questions.

Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada’s real property expert. We are actively looking for motivated and energetic engineers with a background in project management who are eager to work in a professional and dynamic organization. As a member of the Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of project development and delivery and will be supervising the work of teams in the planning, design, construction, commissioning and evaluation of assigned engineering projects.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks with a national coordinator;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

We invite you to join an organization in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.

Laboratories Canada:

Want to be part of this unique Government of Canada 25-year Strategy that will strengthen federal science by investing in leading-edge research facilities, with modernized IM/IT systems, greater access to common tools and reduce barriers to science and technology?

The Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch (SPIB) is responsible for leading the integrated effort to deliver Laboratories Canada Strategy, an ambitious 25-year whole-of-government Strategy to build a stronger, more collaborative federal and technology ecosystem all across Canada. Laboratories Canada will meet the changing needs of scientific research.

The Phase 1 of Laboratories Canada focuses on 5 priority areas: (1) security and regulation, (2) health and safety, (3) resource management and low carbon economy, (4) transportation safety, (5) cultural heritage and preservation. World-class, collaborative, accessible and environmentally sustainable, Laboratories Canada will strengthen science excellence, inspire tomorrow’s discovery and benefit all Canadians.

SPIB will be leading the implementation of Laboratories Canada and offers a dynamic team, a challenging work portfolio, and opportunities for growth and unique access to scientific research facilities.

Take a look behind the scenes at this introductory video and more about the Phase 1 Projects:
https://science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_97809.html

We also invite you to visit the following link to discover the top 10 reasons to come work for PSPC: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/carrieres-careers/travail-work-eng.html

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position, and recognition as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

*Degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant qualification standard.

Degree equivalency

Experience

1. Extensive* experience in managing at least 2 complex** real property projects related to construction of multi-disciplinary engineering assets. This consists from the planning to the delivery of projects including procurement processes and contracts for architectural, engineering and construction related services in an environment of competing demands.
2. Extensive* experience in providing strategic project management advice and briefings to clients, stakeholders and senior management.
3. Extensive* experience in managing human resources.***
4. Extensive* experience in managing financial resources.****

Definitions:

*Extensive experience is defined as having at least 10 years of relevant experience within the last 25 years.

**Complex projects must include all of the following characteristics: at least 3 stakeholder parties requiring specific governance and organized communications, multi-disciplinary project scope in an industrial environment (mechanical, electrical and civil engineering disciplines being predominant), total project value of $50 million or more.

***Human resources management is defined as leading and managing staff. Applicants must provide metrics and indicate the number of subordinate staff they lead/supervised. Examples of managing human resources include: developing work plans, assigning work priorities, setting performance objectives and performance indicators to measure results, conducting performance management through provision of feedback, management of non-performers and determining training and development needs to support talent management.

****Financial resources management is defined as managing a budget with full delegation. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed. Examples of managing financial resources include: making recommendations related to sound financial forecasting, planning, budget allocation and reporting.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Competencies

1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
6. Achieve Results
7. Client Service Competency – Level 2
8. Written Communication
9. Oral Communication

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to travel (i.e., occasional visits to construction sites).
Agree to access and work at active construction sites.
Agree to overtime on short notice and on weekends.

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.