Project Director

Important messages

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COVER LETTER

You MUST provide a cover letter. In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience requirement listed in the essential qualifications required for the position.

The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the essential qualifications or to list your current or past duties. The prescribed approach is to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. You must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required will result in your application being rejected from the process.

In the online screening application, you will also be asked to:

Indicate which position you are applying for, and respond to the essential education, asset education and asset experiences that apply to you in sufficient level of detail that demonstrates how, when, and where the qualification was acquired supported by examples.

Respond to a text question that will be used to assess the following competency: Achieve Results:

What single project or initiative would you consider your most significant career accomplishment to-date? Please provide a brief and concise description of your role, the challenges you faced and the specific results you achieved. Your response should not exceed 400 words. Please add the name, title, organization, and email address of the person who is in the best position to corroborate the details of your example. Your response may be sent to them for validation.

***** Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your application. *****

Duties

The incumbents will be a part of the Energy Services Acquisition Program (ESAP) team. ESAP is a high departmental priority and seeks to modernize the District Energy System (DES) that heats and cools federal and non-federal buildings in the National Capital Area. The program aims to accelerate federal infrastructure investment and reduce the carbon footprint of federal buildings. This will be achieved by improving the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the services being supplied, thereby making a tangible contribution to the greening of government operations. Specifically, ESAP will directly contribute to the Government’s agenda to advance the green agenda for federal real property and infrastructure assets by integrating sustainable development, the use of clean energy, energy reduction, and greenhouse gas reduction into the decision-making, planning and delivery of real property projects.

Stream 1 – Project Director - Energy Services Modernization Project (ESMP)

The position manages up to 20 employees and consultants and reports directly to the Senior Director, Energy Service Acquisition Program (ESAP). The direct staff reports include: six (6) Senior Project Managers/Planner (ENG & EC levels) and an Administrative Officer. The consultant community provides a variety of subject matter expertise on a full or part time basis. The Project Director will be expected to come up to speed quickly on the status of the project and the Private-Public-Partnership Contract including partner performance and report on project progress through PSPC’s ADM level Advisory Committee pertaining to schedule, scope, cost and risk. In addition, the candidate will fill vacancies within the team, establish effective working relationships within a broad network of partners and stakeholders and provide the strategic and operational leadership to implement a viable long-term solution for the management and operation of PSPC’s District Energy System within the National Capital Area. This includes assuring reliability and security of energy supply, achieve improved energy efficiency and environmental performance, and best value-for-money to the Crown

Stream 2 – Project Director - District Energy Systems (DES)

The position manages up to 20 employees and consultants and reports directly to the Senior Director, Energy Services Acquisition Program (ESAP). The direct staff reports include: a Senior Engineer - ESAP Stage 2 – Deeper Greening Project (vacant), a Senior Engineer - Greenhouse Gas Emissions (vacant), a Senior Engineer - Smart Energy Program, a Project Manager and an Administration Officer. The consultant community provides a variety of subject matter expertise on a full or part time basis. The new Project Director will be expected to fill vacancies within the team, complete project planning and secure funding, establish effective working relationships within a broad network of partners and stakeholders, and contribute to achieving the Government of Canada’s environmental commitments and targets.

For more information on the phases of the ESAP project and on detailed duties of the positions, please refer to the section on "Other Information".

Work environment

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 currently actively looking for motivated and energetic senior engineers with a background in project management and in specific technical services. If you are interested in working in a professional and dynamic organization and apply your strong leadership skills to modernizing Ottawa’s infrastructure, this job is for you!

PSPC has a lot to offer:
▹Competitive salaries with annual increases
▹Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government
▹Advantageous pension regime and benefits
▹Up to 3 weeks of holidays per year, which increases with years of service
▹Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life

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;
• 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.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff two (2) indeterminate Project Director positions within the Energy Services Acquisition Program (ESAP) team. These two positions include:

Stream 1 – Project Director - Energy Services Modernization Project (ESMP)
Stream 2 – Project Director - District Energy Systems (DES)

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (Acting, Term, Deployment, Assignment, Secondment), linguistic and security profiles within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "to demonstrate how you meet the essential experiences. Please explain in detail how you meet each criteria. Using concrete examples, describe where, when and how you acquired this experience. Examples used must illustrate the complexity, diversity and scope of your experience - for each experience (refer to "Important messages" section for more information)"

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• When applying, you will be required to answer a Text Question designed to assess the following qualification : Achieve Results and Written communication

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

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EDUCATION AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
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EDU1 : Graduation with a degree (Note 1) from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or some other engineering speciality relevant to the duties of the position.

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EDU2: Current certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position. You must clearly outline in your application how this specialization has been obtained.

Note 1:
A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities. You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degree and certificates assessed against Canadian education standards. Consult the Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https//www.cicic.ca/. You will also be asked to provide proof of citizenship.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE:
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STREAM 1 – Project Director - Energy Services Modernization Project (ESMP):

EX1: Significant* and extensive** experience managing complex real property projects*** during the planning, design and construction phases.
EX2: Significant* and extensive** experience managing contractual agreements for engineering or construction projects.

STREAM 2 – Project Director - District Energy Systems (DES):

EX3: Significant* and extensive** experience in designing or managing at least two of the following: heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), real property building systems, energy performance and management systems, district energy systems, or heating and cooling plants.
EX4: Significant* and extensive** experience managing engineering projects related to the analysis, design, and construction of real property projects***.

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2:

EX5: Significant* and extensive** experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams involved in the delivery of real property projects*** (which includes employees, consultants, and contractors).
EX6: Significant* experience in preparing briefing materials and providing strategic advice and briefings to clients, stakeholders, and senior management (Director level or equivalent or higher levels).
EX7: Extensive** experience in developing workplans, managing human resources (which includes supervision, assigning work and monitoring performance) and financial resources (which includes planning, budgeting, and reporting).

Definitions:
* Significant experience is defined as having a minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 5 years of work experience in Canada.
** Extensive experience is defined as the depth and breadth associated with managing a broad range of large high-value projects that contain a high degree of technical difficulty, involving multiple-stakeholders and inter-dependencies with other programs or projects.
*** Real Property projects are defined as new construction or renovations (e.g, interior fit-up) for buildings, structures, public or private infrastructure, utilities on, above, or below the surface of the land.

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

Bilingual - Imperative
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

* The positions to be staffed are bilingual imperative CBC/CBC. If no candidates are found that meet this level, BBB/BBB bilingual imperative level may be considered. *

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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COMPETENCIES:
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C1: Create vision and strategy
C2: Mobilize people
C3: Uphold integrity and respect
C4: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
C5: Promote innovation and guide change
C6: Achieve results
C7: Client Service – Level 3

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ABILITIES:
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A1 : Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be also assessed throughout your application)


Websites:
For information on the Key Leadership Competencies (Director Level), please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile.html.

For information on the Client Service Competency, please visit the following website: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html.

For information on the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, please visit the following website: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049#app1.

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

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ASSET – PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:
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STREAM 1 AND 2:

AEDU1: Current certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

STREAM 2 - Project Director – District Energy Systems (DES):

AEDU2: Certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
AEDU3: ISO 50001 – Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems

Degree equivalency

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ASSET - EXPERIENCE:
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STREAM 1 AND 2:

AEX1: Experience in working on projects related to district energy systems such as central heating and cooling plants.
AEX2: Experience in the design or development of real property projects focused on energy efficiency.
AEX3: Experience with one or more alternative forms of project delivery such as Construction Management or Public Private partnerships (P3).

STREAM 2 – Project Director - District Energy Systems (DES):

AEX4: Experience in working on projects involving the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
AEX5: Experience in using energy data analytics such as Smart Building technology to manage real property energy performance.
AEX6: Experience in managing procurement processes and contracts for engineering or construction projects.
AEX7: Experience in preparing or leading project or funding approvals through the TBS submission and Memoranda to Cabinet process.

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

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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- Willingness and ability to travel to access and work in industrial settings and active construction sites.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion on short notice including on weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status security clearance

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

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On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html) 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 (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694), 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.


The successful candidate must be willing and able to relocate and work in Ottawa. While flexible work arrangements are an option, regular visits to construction sites will be required and attendance at meetings will be necessary when the public health situation permits. For more information on the Relocation Directive please visit the following site: https://...www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/en

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

Please apply online.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degrees and certificates assessed against Canadian education standards. Consult the Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https//www.cicic.ca/. You will also be asked to provide proof of citizenship.

Depending on the number of applicants, department needs and human resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

This staffing process is expected to move quickly with interviews to take place in December. We may use various assessment tools and methods such as written questions, an interview and reference checks.

You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - ESAP Project Stages and Detailed duties of the Project Director positions:

▹ There are three (3) stages in the ESAP project:

1) UBCP – User Building Conversion Plan (2020 – 2025)

The UBCP involves making modifications to the heating and cooling systems in 61 buildings connected to the district energy system. This includes replacing and/or updating the current internal building systems to prepare for the new heating and cooling technology. Work will involve the design and installation of energy transfer stations, piping, building systems and controls and asbestos removal. This Program of Projects is valued at $393M and encompasses a wide range of assets (i.e. heritage assets, OGD and Crown Corporation assets) and activities such as design, construction, commissioning, contract management, stakeholder engagement and risk management, all supported by a robust governance structure. The portfolios are at various stages of design, construction and completion and includes conversion works for the following Portfolios: Cliff Portfolio, Confederation Heights; Tunney’s Pasture; BGIS Portfolio (RP1/RP2 assets) and Cliff-SPIB Portfolio (Parliamentary Precinct). The UBCP team includes 66 positions which are a mix of FTE’s (60%) and consultants.

2) ESM - Energy Services Modernization Project (2019 – 2026 plus ongoing O&M to 2055)

The ESM project is modernizing the main heating and cooling plants in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and seeks to improve environmental performance by introducing new technologies. The project valued at $2.6B will be delivered as a public-private partnership with Innovate Energy to replace the current infrastructure and to operate and maintain the system over a 35-year period. Overall, ESAP will improve environmental performance of the system serving the buildings connected to the district energy system by significantly reducing GHG emissions, improve the efficiency and reliability of the system and will leverage the private sector’s innovation, capacity, and expertise.

3) DES - Deeper Greening of the District Energy System (2019 – 2029)

This phase of ESAP will eliminate all remaining greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the modernized NCR district energy system (DES) and expand to additional federal and non-federal buildings. The first stage of this undertaking is estimated to cost $875m. This will include adopting Smart Building technology, carbon-neutral energy sources and expansion of the existing DES and development of new governance and the appropriate rate structure. The project components include: 1) a Modernized Gatineau Energy Centre to be constructed at the site of the National Printing Bureau (funds approval stage), 2) the Distribution Network Expansion to the Gatineau downtown from the above Energy Centre (funds approval stage), and the Geo-exchange systems (pre-planning stage) to be located in Gatineau and Ottawa to provide additional heating capacity. With project approval, the project will be implemented in stages using three separate design-build contracts and will be completed by 2029.

This process seeks to staff Project Directors for the 2nd and 3rd stages mentioned above.


▹ Stream 1 – ESAP – Energy Services Modernization Project (ESMP). Specific activities include:

Manages the overall project management of the ESMP and provides oversight of the Public Private Partnership (P3) Project Agreement as the Project Authority.

Oversees the establishment and implementation of the project management framework and plans, the Risk Management Framework and Plan, the development of contingency plans, monitoring, performance measurement, and reporting.

Directs a comprehensive range of reviews and studies to addresses a complex range of engineering, technological, policy, regulatory, security and risk aspects.

Provides the leadership, in collaboration with PSPC’s Director of Acquisitions, over the Private Partner long-term contract

Oversees the conduct and performance of the Private Partner related to design, construction, operation and maintenance activities of the energy plant and associated distribution network.

Directs the development of HR strategies to address the needed resources to ensure the successful transition to the Private Partner and to ensure the Program of Work is appropriately staffed.

Manages all aspects of the process to effect the transition from existing PSPC internal operations to the external service provider to ensure the seamless transition of service delivery.

Establishes the strategy and mechanisms for effectively engaging and collaborating with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and leads extensive negotiations with many of the stakeholders and prepares communication strategies and materials.

Ensures that measures are in place to provide for audit readiness and ensures that action plans are prepared to address and implement audit findings.

Stream 2 – ESAP – Deeper Greening of the District Energy System (DES) – National Centre of Expertise (NOE). Specific activities include:

Manages a team of professional and technical experts that provide advice and services related to the planning, design, construction, conservations or maintenance of engineering works on building systems, structures, equipment or processes.

Manages the work delivered by a large multi-disciplinary unit.

Provides authoritative professional, engineering advice and guidance to PSPC and other government departments, senior management, and project teams on District Energy Systems issues, and leads teams delivering technical services in support of complex or high-profile projects.

Manages, forecasts, and plans the resource requirements and budgets for the unit and its body of work; manages capacity versus demand for human resources, and allocates budgets as required to ensure continued and consistent delivery of services to meet client demand.

Establishes the objectives, business plan, work plan, and strategies for the unit. Implements measures as required to ensure the larger organization meets its objectives, priorities, and commitments, and contributes to strategic business development in that regard.

Provides leadership related to the development of policies, standards, and procedures for work performed in, or for, the department or other government departments.

Assures the quality of all work prepared by staff and ensures that work delivered to clients meets their requirements.

Directs the development and preparation of a variety of documents prepared for clients and/or senior management.

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.