Passionate about managing Real Property?

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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

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Individuals who identify with the LGBTQ2+ community and have any questions concerning their potential candidacy in this selection process are encouraged to send an email to the following mailbox: . This mailbox is confidentially managed by a person of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Canada continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country’s largest employer, the Government of Canada is committed to playing a leadership role by further protecting the health and safety of public servants and the communities where they live and work across Canada. Vaccination is the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for Canadians and protect the broader public health. As of October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada requires public servants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by case basis and will be limited to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence location until further notice. When the decision is made for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidates may be expected to work at a hub site within Quebec, Atlantic, Ontario, NCR and Western Canada and Territories Region. Please ensure to select the location for which you wish to work in the questionnaire.

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS: The pre-screening questions MUST be completed when applying for this selection process. It is your responsibility as a candidate to answer these questions in detail explaining and substantiating, using the STAR principles - Specific situation (S), Task (T), Actions taken (A) and Results (R)), how you meet each of the essential experience qualifications. You must clearly indicate in writing the dates, duration and breadth of the experience and indicate when and where you obtained the experience.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experiences described in candidates’ answers to the pre-screening questions.

The written communication competency will be assessed through your application.

Work environment

The Real Property and Asset Management (RPAM) team manages a very large and diversified portfolio across Canada and is the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) specialist in the real property field. Our team works in a fast-paced environment and provides real property services to hundreds of ESDC and Service Canada offices across the country. Our services support important programs and services that are essential to Canadians, such as Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Canada Pension Plan Disability, Old Age Security, and Passport services. We are actively looking for passionate and motivated individuals who have experience in office and service delivery space design and who are keen to work in a professional and dynamic organization. As a member of RPAM, you will be involved in aspects of project development and execution. You will be called upon to collaborate within the teams in the planning, design, construction, commissioning and evaluation of designated projects in our spaces.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY - A pool of qualified candidates may be established and could also be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, titles and security requirements within Employment and Social Development Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Planning and organizing
• Client Focus

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

Education:

Successful completion of a degree/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

OR

The employer-approved alternatives to a post- secondary school degree/ diploma are:

-A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a post-secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in real property.

Note: Work experience is important and valuable! If you have not completed your post-secondary school diploma, make sure you tell us about all your work experience and/or relevant training.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. *Experience planning and managing projects in a Real Property or Accommodations environment. (Including such activities as; work plans, scheduling, status reporting, risk management and identifying project activities).

2. *Experience in managing financial resources. (Including such activities as; budgeting, forecasting, or procurement).

3. *Experience in managing Human Resources directly or indirectly as part of a team. (Including such activities as; Supervising or developing others and being responsible for the results they deliver; Being responsible for providing feedback for team members or addressing performance issues Or Being responsible for developing work plans for employees or team members).

Please be explicit about the level and complexity of any projects mentioned including; WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW

*Experience is defined as being one in which the person’s primary responsibilities include these duties and refers to the breadth and depth as well as complexity of tasks that could be expected to have been obtained by carrying out the functions for approximately 12 months.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC*

*Should an insufficient number of qualified candidates who meets the language proficiency at CBC/CBC level, the department may fill their staffing needs with a non-imperative appointment at CBC/CBC level.

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

1. Mobilizing People
2. Strategic and Analytical thinking
3. Planning and Organizing
4. Collaborating with Partners and Stakeholders
5. Client Focus
6. Oral Communication
7. Written Communication

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

Education:

Ed 1. Successful completion of a diploma/ degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization related to real property management such as civil engineering technology, architecture, interior design or public administration.

Ed 2. **Accreditation from an industry recognized Real Property Institute or association (e.g. BOMA, CoreNet, IFMA, and RPIC, PMP, PRINCE2, or other related certification.).

**Accreditation defined as having obtained official credentials or certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Experience in providing analysis, advice and recommendations to management*** on ongoing or emerging issues in the areas of real property and accommodations.
2. Experience in procurement or asset/material management.
3. Experience in using SAP
4. Experience in AutoCad

***Management refers to your immediate supervisor or above.

Depth and breadth of experience will be taken into consideration and may be a determining factor in selecting the right candidate for a position or those that proceed to the interview stage.

Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Operational requirements:

Willing and able to work overtime on occasion, sometimes on short notice.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.
Willing and able to travel for training purposes.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may/will be used to evaluate the candidates.

An interview may be administered.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials https://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm or the Public Service Commission
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your e-mail, please communicate with the Contact person identified in this job opportunity.

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.