Technical Advisor, Specialist Analyst- Extended closing date

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.

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Duties

Under the supervision of the Property and Facility Manager, the incumbent ensures full provision of expertise and advice related to operations; preventive maintenance; repairs; and the building and installation of mechanical, electrical, architectural plumbing, refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in the buildings managed by PSPC, including specialized facilities.

Key activities

Directs and verifies required maintenance, repairs and replacements following scheduled maintenance inspections and minor fit-up and modification projects (-25K) in response to client requests.

Provides specialized technical advice, offers options and makes recommendations to solve routine or anticipated technical and operational problems relating to the operation of mechanical and electrical facilities, controls and equipment. Plans and directs the implementation of corrective measures carried out by his/her permanent and/or contract employees.

Analyses and interprets requests from in-house clientele to add equipment to networks, or to modify electro-mechanical components, and provide technical advice and guidance regarding possible options.

Develops plans and schedules to inspect and maintain technical facilities; directs the conduct of building inspections to identify weaknesses in infrastructure and equipment operation systems and to identify any maintenance, repairs, replacements or improvements required.

Takes and updates inventories of equipment and develops strategies for conducting maintenance, repair and improvement activities to comply with applicable legislation.

Manages a team of multi-disciplinary employees and supervises the delivery of technical services provided by his/her employees and contractors.

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, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates could be created in order to staff positions with varied language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, determined, transfer, acting, secondment or assignment) within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

1 position in Longueuil
Anticipatory position in Montreal, Québec City and Ste-Flavie (Mont-Joli)

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in building mechanics or an acceptable combination of education and at least 5 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of office buildings, laboratories or special-purpose buildings.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant** experience in operating and maintaining building systems, such as ventilation, refrigeration, heating, control and fire protection systems.
• Recent* and significant** experience in awarding, tracking and monitoring service contracts performed by private sector businesses.
• Experience in supervising employees AND managing activities related to building operation and maintenance.
• Experience in client-centred service delivery of building or facility management.

*Recent experience is obtained within the last 4 years.
** “Significant” refers to the depth & breadth of experience normally associated with performance of the duties on a continuous basis over a period of 3 years or more.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the principles of management and operation / maintenance of building systems such as: HVAC, plumbing, control systems, electricity, fire protection.
• Knowledge of laws, codes, standards and directives relating to office buildings, specialized buildings (laboratories) and institutions.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and trends associated with industry greening (BOMA, LEED, GHG reduction)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Customer service (level 1)
For more information on customer service, see the link below:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-fra.html
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Thorough thinking
• Action oriented
• Teamwork
• Integrity and respect

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

Various language requirements
French essential or various linguistic profiles

Information on language requirements

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

• Valid 4th class Stationary Engineman Certificate
• Class B refrigerating equipment certificate issued by the Province of Quebec
• Qualification card in a construction trade
• Specialized training or certificate in property management (e.g., BOMA Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) or IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM))

Degree equivalency

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• To hold a valid driver’s license.
• Be available to work overtime on short notice.
• Wear required clothing and safety equipment
• Available for travel for two to three days
• Be available according to the rotation schedule established with other technicians
• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada will only accept applications online. To submit your application, select “Apply here” below.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, we plan to communicate with applicants by electronic mail for screening/assessment. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include a valid email address in their application and ensure that this address remains functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

- Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
- No acknowledgement of receipt of applications will be sent. Candidates will be contacted as soon as the screening process is completed.
- 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.


On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.