Senior Facilities Officer

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Are you dedicated, motivated, client-centric, result oriented and a team player? WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Global Affairs Canada is hiring Project Management, Accommodations and Facilities Management staff who are eager to innovate, modernize and effect change on a large scale for our offices in the National Capital Region.

We are recruiting top talent in several areas including:
 Project management
 Accommodations/Facilities
 Interior Design/Architecture
 Relocations and Move Management specialists

As part of the Accommodations and Facilities Project Teams, you will be working in a stimulating and challenging environment with an innovative team that collaborates on a variety of unique and complex projects aligned to the organization’s domestic mandate.

The department is working to implement measures to promote the establishment and maintenance of a healthier, more inclusive and flexible work environment. This includes the possibility of a future hybrid work environment and promoting a healthy work/life balance.

We mentor and support our new and current teammates through regular one-on-one coaching, collaborative reviews, team meetings and coordination sessions where knowledge and experience are freely shared within the team and management. Every team member has a voice and shares opinions, strategies and lessons learned. We strive for a positive environment where we are always learning and sharing for the continuous benefit of the team.

The Gatineau building benefits from a prime location at 200 Place du Portage, close to old Hull’s best restaurants, bicycle paths and downtown Ottawa. You will have access to showers and a secured bicycle cage. Our downtown Ottawa location at 125 Sussex overlooks the water and boasts a newly constructed bicycle facility with indoor heated storage and brand new locker rooms and shower facilities. Note that a hybrid (telework/in-office) model is the current working arrangement for our team in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19.

The department provides a structured developmental experience composed of learning objectives, developmental work assignments, coaching, training and learning activities, regular feedback, and written performance assessments. Continuous learning is encouraged and there is potential for professional development including allowing time for courses such as PROSCI, PRINCE2, PMP, FMA etc.

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

The intent of this anticipatory process is to staff at least two (2) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) full-time basis.

A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates will be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and various linguistic profiles at Global Affairs Canada.

A career with Global Affairs Canada is a career without borders. If you are ready to work in a modern, collaborative and empowered workplace in a department where you can pursue your full career potential, look no further and apply below!

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of post-secondary education from a recognized educational institution with specialization in Architecture, Interior Design or Construction Management or specialization relevant to the position being staffed.
OR
A post-secondary school diploma with acceptable specialization relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in the planning, coordinating, monitoring and implementation of minor Accommodations or Facilities projects such as office moves, relocations, fit-up or construction activities with a budget of up to $500,000
• Experience in client service
• Experience in interpreting technical plans, design proposals or drawings
• Experience working with project scheduling software

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

Various language requirements
- English or French essential
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles such as feasibility studies, budgeting and contracting to plan and organize projects.

ABILITIES
• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings
• Communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines
• Problem solving

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Client service orientation
• Autonomous
• Work well as part of a team
• Adaptability
• Judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
• Has or is working towards Project Management Professional (PMP), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) or equivalent designations

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience managing and leading staff.
• Experience working with AutoCAD.
• Experience in the design or planning of accommodations or facilities management projects.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Assets may be used to assess applicants as will depth and breath of experience. Candidates may be tiered based on how they've demonstrated select criterion on the statement of merit.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be applied at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate.

Communications for this selection process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information (including the email address) is provided and updated as required.

All qualifications could be assessed throughout the process, including by using email communications.

These positions will at times require the employee to be present in the office, even during the pandemic.

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.