Various positions in project management - Extended closing date

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Duties

EG04: Project coordinator
Summary of duties
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Under the supervision of the Project Team Leader and/or Project Manager, you will provide technical assistance for construction and/or interior design projects by participating in the planning, design and implementation of works .The Project coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor the progress and quality of the work during implementation, in accordance with plans, specifications and schedule;
- Manage and coordinate all deliveries and installation of supplies (furniture, signage, specialized equipment);
- Manage and coordinate client moving activities;

EG-05: Project Officer
Summary of duties
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Under the supervision of the Project Team Leader and/or Project Manager, you will coordinate construction and/or interior design projects. The Project Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Advising clients on cost, benefits and risks of various strategies for project implementation;
- Resolving key issues related to project delivery;
- Ensuring that services conform to standards, procedures and objectives, in keeping with timelines and to the full satisfaction of clients;
- Reviewing contract and project-related documents and the work of contractors with respect to adherence to project specifications and terms of reference, and ensuring compliance.

EG-06: Project Management Officer
Summary of duties
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Under the supervision of the Project Team Leader and/or Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects (deadlines, cost, scope and quality) from planning to execution. The Project Management Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establishing and tracking timelines and budgets;
- Coordinating the work of project team members involved in planning, design, construction, commissioning and evaluation;
- Conducting quality assurance and reviews during all phases of service delivery to ensure all objectives related to deadlines, costs and quality are met and satisfy client requirements.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with different tenures, various linguistic profiles and security clearance within Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Québec Region.

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:

MINIMUM FOR ALL LEVELS:

Post-secondary degree in a field related to interior design, architecture, engineering or project management with respect to real property or engineering assets (such as bridges, dams, docks or roads) from a recognized educational institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a field relevant to the positions.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

ALL LEVELS :

1. Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.

2. Experience providing advice to clients, colleagues in other sectors and/or management.

FOR EG-04 POSITIONS

1. Recent and significant* experience in overseeing the implementation of construction and interior design projects.

FOR EG-05 POSITIONS

1. Recent and significant* experience in coordinating the implementation of construction and interior design projects involving multiple internal and/or external stakeholders (such as clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, etc.).

2. Recent and significant* experience in tracking timelines, scope of work requirements, and relationships with suppliers and/or internal specialists.

3. Plus: Experience required at EG-04.

FOR EG-06 POSITIONS

1. Recent and significant* experience in managing construction or interior design projects from the planning phase through design and implementation.

2. Recent and significant* experience in establishing and managing budgets, timelines and quality.

3. Plus: Experience required at EG-05.

Note:

* Recent and significant* experience is defined as experience acquired in the fields relevant to the positions, which will be evaluated based on the duration, the variety and complexity of the tasks performed, the candidate’s level of responsibility, the type of projects, and the number and level of stakeholders. This experience varies in length by level:

- EG-04: 2 years of experience within the last 5 years
- EG-05: 3 years of experience within the last 5 years
- EG-06: 5 years of experience within the last 8 years

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

Asset - Experience:

- Recent experience* with the National Project Management System (NPMS)/Project Navigator or PMI (Project Management Institute).

- Recent experience* supervising and/or managing employees and/or multidisciplinary teams related to the delivery of construction and/or building operations projects.

- Recent experience* in coordinating moves (commercial/institutional) and/or furniture installation.

- Recent experience* providing technical support as part of construction projects in the maritime field (such as wharves, bridges and dredging).

- Recent experience* providing technical support in the operation or maintenance of institutional and/or specialized buildings.

* Recent experience :
- EG-04: 2 years of experience within the last 5 years
- EG-05: 3 years of experience within the last 5 years
- EG-06: 5 years of experience within the last 8 years

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

Various language requirements
- French essential or bilingual BBB/BBB (imperative)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

- Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

- Knowledge of building and/or engineering asset construction practices.

- Knowledge of blueprint reading.

Abilities/competencies:

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

- Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in an environment of competing demands.

- Demonstrating integrity and respect.

- Thinking things through.

- Working effectively with others.

- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

- Client service – Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service
(https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html).

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Own a valid level 5 driver’s licence.

- Able to drive safely on a construction site or on an existing infrastructure site.

- Willing and able to travel in accordance with the requirements of the position.

- Willing to travel by car, train or plane.

- Willing to travel to remote areas.

- Willing to work overtime when needed.

- 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

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.