Operations and facilities manager

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

*** Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experience).

FOR EACH CRITERIA/ QUESTION, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet this experience criterion. Please specify the following details:
a) Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
b) Title of the position occupied;
c) Duration for which the experience was acquired;
d) Specific details of the tasks, projects, and/or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened out from further consideration in this process. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" we may be unable to assess you against the position’s essential qualifications which could result in a failure. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected. Applicants will not be contacted to clarify incomplete or missing information.

"Asset qualifications" could be used either at the screening phase or to determine which candidate will be appointed. Therefore, if candidates meet the asset qualifications, they should also describe in their answers to the screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed and concrete examples.

Further assessment may be conducted on the experience later in the process.

Duties

Stream 1: Operations Manager
• Provision of professional and technical services, and strategic advice relating to planning, design, construction, conservation, the environment, health and safety services, or the maintenance of engineering assets or systems, structures, equipment or construction processes, and development and application of codes, standards and related policies in support of the CSA’s real property operations.

Stream 2: Senior Strategic Planner, Real Property Program
• Strategic and financial management of the real estate portfolio and environmental performance of the Canadian Space Agency (the Agency), including planning, managing and assessing investments, real estate projects, the asset life cycle and the disposition of all real property; and coordinating the greening initiatives of departmental operations to support programs mandated by the Agency in a sustainable and responsible way.
• Provision of integration services and recommendations on the technical aspects, risks, performance, timelines and costs of projects carried out, and participation in organizational activities.

Stream 3: Engineer, Project Managament (Major infrastucture)
• Ensure the management of major projects to rehabilitate the aging infrastructure of CSA facilities as well as other potential large-scale projects in close collaboration with the strategic planning and real estate operations teams, as well as those of procurement, finance, project governance, green government, security, our federal partners (Public Services and Procurement Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Shared Services Canada…) and architectural and engineering services firms and other contractors.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency's Real Property team is proud to manage high quality facilities, both its headquarters in Saint-Hubert, the John H. Chapman Space Center, and at Canada's world-class spacecraft assembly, integration and testing centre, the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa. The team is committed and engaged to maintain and improve our facilities which require new investments to optimize and extend their long-term utility in support of our organization's exciting mandate: to advance knowledge about space for the benefit of Canadians and humanity!

We are at an exciting juncture in the life cycle of our facilities, which presents its share of challenges, but also unique opportunities to meet our GHG emissions reduction and climate resilience targets.

In addition to being a stimulating environment, the Canadian Space Agency offers several interesting amenities:
• free parking (headquarters and DFL)
• a gymnasium (headquarters and DFL)
• library (headquarters, virtual for DFL)
• daycare; (headquarters only)
• a cafeteria; (headquarters only)

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to staff the following positions:
• Operations Manager, CSA Headquarters (Saint-Hubert, QC)
• Operations Manager, David Florida Laboratory (Shirley's Bay, Ottawa, ON)
• Senior Strategic Planner, Real Property Program
• Engineer, Project Management (Major Infrastructure)

The immediate need is to staff 2 Operations Manager positions.

This pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be used to staff identical or similar positions that may vary in length, language profile and security level.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position such as, but not limited to civil engineering, electrical engineering, architecture etc.
Or
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineer specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:

EXP1: Extensive* and recent** engineering-related work experience with at least one year in one of the following fields:

Stream 1: Operations Manager
• Operations and maintenance management of commercial or government infrastructure
Stream 2: Senior Strategic Planner, Real Property Program
• Strategic planning of commercial or governmental real property asset lifecycles
Stream 3: Engineer, Project Managament
• Project management in infrastructure projects including controlling project scope, budget (minimum of $1,000,000), time, risk and quality

EXP2: Significant*** and recent** experience preparing proposals, work plans, financial reports, budget estimates and progress reports.

EXP3: Recent** experience**** negotiating or collaborating with various stakeholders in an operational facility implementing an infrastructure project.

* Extensive experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately four (4) years or more. However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects.
** Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last ten (10) years.
*** Significant experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately two (2) years or more. However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects.
**** Experience is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties on a regular basis for a period of approximately twelve (12) months or more. However, a shorter duration may be considered based on demonstrated complexity and diversity of work handled, scope of work, and/or level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB, English essential

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS – COMPETENCIES:

CO1: Create Vision and Strategy
CO2: Mobilize People
CO3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
CO4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
CO5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
CO6: Achieve Results

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - CERTIFICATIONS:

AED1: Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect in a Canadian jurisdiction
AED2: Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent credentials
AED3: Certification in Facilities Management by a recognized institution such as but not limited to International Facility Management Association (IFMA) & Building Owners and Managers Institute of Canada (BOMI)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCES*:

AEXP1: Experience procuring and evaluating engineering and architectural construction contracts.
AEXP2: Experience managing human resources (is defined as having performed duties such as assignment of work, leave approval and performance assessment for a minimum of two (2) employees).
AEXP3: Experience in managing a greening program for organizational operations.
AEXP4: Experience representing an organization on internal or external committees, working groups, or at official meetings with senior level decision makers.
AEXP5: Experience performing quality assurance reviews of infrastructure designs, reports, drawings, and specifications.
AEXP6: Experience working with an engineering and architectural design software.
AEXP7: Experience developing Terms of Reference for construction consultant teams and conducting consultant design assessments.
AEXP8: Experience in the implementation of federal, provincial, or municipal infrastructure projects.
AEXP10: Experience resolving engineering problems related to design or construction challenges.

*Asset experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate's responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties on a regular and continuous basis for a period of at least twelve (12) months.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice;
Willing and able to work outside in various weather conditions;
Willing and able to provide standby service 24/7 on a rotational basis;
Willing and able to work at elevations of up to 200 feet;
Willing and able to travel within Canada when necessary;
Must be willing and able to travel to work sites as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

OTHER CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT - VACCINATION:

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 CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.

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

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

We will accept applications online only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews and reference checks.

In addition, all of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates. Therefore, your application and your answers to the screening questions could be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Candidates are expected to make themselves available for written exams and virtual interviews between mid-March and mid-April 2022.

The asset qualifications may be used at any stage of the assessment process to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

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.