Assistant Project Manager, Technical Standards Analyst, Green Buildings Analyst

Update: Extension to the closing date (August 16)

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Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Stream 1:
The EG05 Assistant Project Manager directly reports to a Senior Project Manager and assists this senior position (or other project managers) in the management, development and delivery of high risk and complex, minor/major capital projects for the RCMP through an integrated, multi-disciplinary RCMP project team in partnership with external stakeholders. These projects are delivered across Canada including the Territories. The work requires a considerable degree of initiative, judgment, innovation and responsibility; frequent visits to construction sites which may include isolated and remote areas, involving overnight absences from home. Visits and inspections will often require maneuvering in restricted, irregular and/or confined spaces, over and around equipment and obstacles.

Stream 2:
The EG05 Technical Services Analyst directly reports to the Manager, Technical Standards and assists in the communication, management, development, review and implementation of technical standards, guidelines and policies. Preparing options, options analysis and recommendations based on policy. Working with other stakeholders to develop standards and policies. Work may require overnight absences from home, including isolated locations and remote areas.

Stream 3:
The EG05 Green Building Analyst directly reports to the Building Performance Engineer and assists this senior position in the management, development and implementation of the Green Building Policy program. The work involves engaging with both external and internal stakeholder groups in support of the policy program as well as providing support to internal stakeholders on federal governmental reporting processes that help inform the Green Building policy. It involves developing guidelines, standards, policies and tools as well as partaking in project review activities.

Work environment

Working with the RCMP, a world-renowned innovative organization, you will experience meaningful work and have a real impact on the daily operations as well as, job satisfaction knowing you are making a real difference.

At the RCMP, we encourage developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork and supporting creativity and innovation. As an employee, you will have access to further career development opportunities and a supportive learning culture. We offer complimentary parking at our National Headquarters location in the west-end of Ottawa (Barrhaven) and free access to on-site fitness training facilities. We are also often able to accommodate work from home arrangements for our employees, depending upon their assigned work activities and operational resource requirements.

The positions are located in Ottawa. As a result of the global pandemic, Corporate Management employees are currently working from home. Should the current telework environment no longer apply, the successful candidate could be required to report and work onsite from the Ottawa office.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 3 positions on an indeterminate basis for Stream 1 with linguistic profiles of English essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and a RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance. This is an anticipatory process for Stream 2 & 3.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Stream 1: Assistant Project Manager
Stream 2: Technical Standards Analyst
Stream 3: Green Buildings Analyst

► A secondary school diploma or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

All Streams:
► Significant* and recent** experience in the preparation of contract documentation and specifications of Real Property projects in relation to compliance with applicable legislation, codes and polices.
► Significant* and recent** experience in conducting quality control and quality assurance, control monitoring and inspection of project deliverables throughout the project life-cycle.
► Significant* and recent** experience in at least seven of the following real-property project activities:
• client requirements / functional programming
• design/construction drawing review
• estimating
• budget control
• scheduling
• security clearance management
• contract management
• construction management
• site review / inspection
• move management
• commissioning review
• claims management
• project reporting
• project close-out

Stream 1:
► Significant* and recent** experience in the delivery of a real-property project as a member of a project team and/or providing assistance to the project manager.

Streams 2 and 3:
► Significant* and recent** experience in the development of guidance/reference documents in support of real property design or construction projects.
► Significant* and recent** experience in consulting internal and external stakeholders in the development of standards, policies and guidelines.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the execution of a diverse range of complex activities that are normally acquired over a period of about three (3) years. Depth and breadth is defined as involving multiple issues, multiple partners / stakeholders and multiple impacts/risks.
** Recent is defined as the experiences attained within the last five (5) years

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

Asset Qualifications:

► Successful completion of approved post-secondary school training in architecture/architectural technology, engineering, construction, interior design or related disciplines.
► Multiple credits toward accreditation or full accreditation as a Project Management Professional via the Project Management Institute; or Prince II Foundation Accreditation or other recognized Project Management Accreditation.
► Multiple credits toward accreditation or full accreditation as a LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional, or similarly, a Certified Energy Manager.
► Experience using computer aided design software (AutoCad).
► Experience with working on projects that incorporated design principles from an industry-wide accepted green building standard such as, but not limited to, Canadian Green Building Council, Green Globes and other similar programs.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

All Streams:
► Knowledge of Federal government project management.
► Knowledge of Federal government real-property as it relates to projects.
► Knowledge of the fundamentals of architectural, engineering and construction management related to real-property projects.

Stream 1:
► Knowledge of Contracting and Procurement related to project delivery.
► Knowledge of financial management.

Stream 2:
► Knowledge of the construction methodology and materials.

Stream 3:
► Knowledge of the Federal Government’s programs aimed at greening buildings.

Streams 2 & 3:
► Knowledge of the latest trends and innovations in the field of energy management, harvesting and efficiency related to buildings and lands.

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

Operational Requirements:
► Ability and willingness to travel, nationwide
► Stream 1: The assistant project manager will be exposed to hazardous conditions on projects or production sites and will have to exercise caution when exposed to these conditions

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

► A valid driver’s license
► Ability and willingness to travel, nationwide
► Stream 1: The assistant project manager will be exposed to hazardous conditions on project or production sites and will have to exercise caution when exposed to these conditions

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please note that some criteria, such as the personal suitability factors and the ability to communicate effectively, may be assessed throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca

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.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.