Real Property Manager

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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

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the individual noted at the bottom of this advertisement.

NOTE: Applications are to be received online by clicking on the button below. Please do not send your resume or application to the Contact noted unless you are a person with a disability who is unable to apply online. The Contact can assist with general questions.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. It is not acceptable to put “see resume” in the space provided to answer the questions. You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Essential Education, and Experience requirements. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

Work environment

The RCMP “E” Division Headquarters is located in beautiful Surrey, B.C. at 14200 Green Timbers Way. We are situated near the heart of downtown Surrey, near Skytrain and transit. This large headquarters houses several of the integrated operations, senior management and corporate services to support the priorities of the RCMP in British Columbia and the Yukon. “E” Division RCMP provides federal and provincial services throughout the province and policing to all but 12 municipalities. Positions are in the Real Property section of Corporate Management Branch, which includes asset solutions and property management services for the entire portfolio of RCMP buildings and properties in the Pacific Region; ensuring the buildings and properties are provided with utilities, services, timely maintenance, renovations, and repairs. The Section is also responsible for major capital projects such as the construction of new detachments, training facilities and leasing contracts. Consider bringing your skills and building a career with us!

This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Teleworking may be optional on a case by case basis.

Intent of the process

The anticipated intent/result of this process is to staff (on a full time basis) one indeterminate and one term position.

A qualified pool will be established and may be used for future permanent or temporary vacancies (including term, acting, or assignment).

The qualified pool may also be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies in similar or lower-level positions.

Employees who are already at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in Surrey, BC. All positions are located at 14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

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:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EE1 *Recent and significant experience working with clients defining needs, assessing risk, providing solutions and making facility-related recommendations.
EE2 *Recent and significant experience working with budgets such as setting forecasts, tracking expenditures and explaining variances in a system or spreadsheet.
EE3 Experience supervising or managing a team, including establishing work objectives and evaluating performance.
EE4 **Recent and significant experience in the management of a diverse Real Property portfolio such as crown owned or lease or residential property.

*Recent and significant experience in EE1 and EE2 is defined as a minimum one full year of experience working in the field of facilities management, real property management or project management within the past 3 year period.
** Recent and significant experience in EE4 is defined as having managed a Real Property portfolio of varying degrees of complexity and type for a minimum of 5 years within the last 7 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
EK1 Knowledge of the policies, principles and practices of life cycle asset management.
EK2 Knowledge of project management techniques and processes.
EK3 Knowledge of risk management and techniques.

Abilities:
EA1 Ability to effectively delegate tasks and manage multiple priorities.
EA2 Ability to work under pressure and in stressful circumstances.
EA3 Ability to provide advice and guidance to senior management.
EA4 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
EA5 Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
EPS1 Demonstrating integrity and respect.
EPS2 Working effectively with others.
EPS3 Thinking things through.
EPS4 Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Facilities Management, Building Technology or Project Management.

Possession of a professional designation.

Accreditations such as Building Owners and Management Institute, Project Management Institute or Real Property Administration.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Availability and willingness to work overtime as required.
Willingness to travel within Canada, including to remote locations accessed by small aircraft or boat.

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability Status.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

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

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc. For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/good-character . The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of 12 months and may be extended.

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs/expenses will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Any information provided by a candidate through their application or assessment that is deemed to be incorrect or fraudulent will be eliminated from further consideration.

Experience qualifications will be assessed upon application. Further confirmation or assessment may be conducted through reference checks.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations may be used in the assessment of qualifications of the candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.