Technical Advisor - Mechanical, Architectural or Electricity ** Closing date extended **

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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Please note that written communication could be assessed as soon as you apply.

Duties

Providing technology advice, products and services for the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of real property for the Federal Government of Canada and other clients, to improve the administration and delivery of their programs and services and to help them achieve their vision and mandate.

Services are provided within the dual operating context of PSPC as a voluntary common service organization provided to clients for a fee and as a primary provider of office accommodation for the Government of Canada.

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff vacant positions.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (determinate, indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, various security requirements and for various locations at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please describe your professional background by providing clear and concrete DETAILS and tell us why you are the best person for this position.

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

EDUCATION:

Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, for example:

a) Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in building design and approximately three (3) years of experience in conception and estimation.
b) Collegial Attestation Certificate or Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in a field related to the field of application.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (see Note 1):

BASIC EXPERIENCE:

EXP-01 : Experience in reviewing technical documents for leases or construction projects.

EXP-02: Experience using AutoCAD.

EXP-03 : Experience in providing technical, operational and maintenance advisory services in office and commercial buildings.

EXP-04: Experience updating maintenance specifications.

EXP-05: Experience using a preventive maintenance system.
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Please demonstrate how you meet the experience 6, 7 and 8 in at least one or more of the following expertise (mechanical, architectural, electricity):

EXP-06: Verification of compliance with laws, codes and standards for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of systems relating to the discipline for which you are applying (mechanical building systems, architecture or building electricity).

EXP-07: Provision of technical and specialized advice regarding the systems relating to the discipline for which you are applying (mechanical building systems, architecture or building electricity).

EXP-08: Evaluation of the facilities relating to the discipline for which you are applying (mechanical building systems, architecture or building electricity).

Note 1: Means approximately three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

AS-01: Post-secondary diploma in building systems technology (221-C0) or in a field related to the position to be filled.

AS-02: Post-secondary diploma in architectural technology (221.A0) or in a field related to the position to be filled.

AS-03: Post-secondary diploma in electrical technology (243-D0) or in a field related to the position to be filled.

AS-04: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in electricity.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

AS-06 : Electricity certificate, recognized by Emploi Québec.

AS-07: Electricity Competency Card recognized by the CCQ.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:

AS-05 : Design experience in the field related to the position to be filled.

AS-08: Experience in project management.

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

Various language requirements
The position(s) to be staffed immediately require(s) the following language requirement(s):
French Essential
In the future, positions requiring the following linguistic requirement(s) may be staffed from the pool of qualified candidates: French Essential, Bilingual (BBB/BBB).

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

KN-01: Knowledge of the principles relating to the discipline for which you are applying (mechanical building systems, architecture or building electricity).

KN-02: General knowledge of the codes and laws governing the discipline for which you are applying such as the national building code, electrical code, ASHRAE standards, etc.

KN-03: Knowledge of the concepts relating to the discipline for which you are applying (mechanical building systems, architecture or building electricity).

ABILITIES:

AB-01: Ability to analyze information and data, define options and make recommendations related to the discipline for which you are applying (mechanical, architect or building).

AB-02: Ability to prepare building condition reports.

COMPETENCIES:

COM-01: Demonstrating integrity and respect
COM-02: Working effectively with others
COM-03: Written communication
COM-04: Oral communication
COM-05: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
COM-06: Thinking things through
COM-07: Client service level 1: Delivering high-quality client service (Client service competency – 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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

OR-01: Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
OR-02: Be able and willing to travel to remote locations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold 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

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.