Discipline Manager / Senior Project Manager **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.

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Duties

Regional Discipline Managers are part of Architectural and Engineering Services (AES) team and Senior project managers are found within project management (PM). Each is the leader of employees who provide professional and technical services related to a common expertise. Regardless of the sector in which they operate, managers supervise staff and provide strategic and functional direction for their group. They are responsible for developing a work plan to support the achievement AES or PM objectives, priorities, and commitments.

Work environment

Again, this year, for the second year, PSPC – Quebec Region is among the winners of MediaCorp's Best Employers in Montreal, a prestigious award that recognizes employers who have adopted progressive and forward-thinking programs and who are leaders in their industry by providing exceptional work environments.

PSPC – Quebec Region is first and foremost an environment where employees are encouraged to take care of their physical and psychological well-being. Since 2019, we have made wellness our regional priority and we offer monthly activities. Our region is certified Healthy Enterprise Elite + from the Bureau de normalization du Québec, the highest level of certification awarded. It is with great pride that we are the first federal organization to obtain this certification.

With its highly successful office development project, our Montreal office has been a showcase for more than 4 years on everything that is being done in terms of the activity-based workplace (ABW). This innovative environment focuses on collaboration and innovation through open and welcoming workspaces. To try it is to adopt it!

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, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established from this process to staff same or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada, Quebec Region, whose duration, language profile, security requirement, and/or location could vary depending on the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

AR-06:
Degree* in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
AND
Member of the "Ordre des architectes du Québec".

OR

Degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in landscape architecture

EN-ENG-05:
Degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
AND
Member of the "Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec".

* the term "degree" refers to a bachelor's degree, as established by the appropriate educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

1 - At least one continuous year of experience managing human and financial resources of a work unit or at least 3 years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Experience must have been gained within the last 5 years.

2 - Recent and significant* experience managing complex projects** or a program of real estate projects involving the planning, development or construction of buildings or engineering structures.

3 - Experience providing strategic advice to senior management on complex issues** related to architectural, engineering services, or construction project management.

* Recent and significant: rich and diverse experience with a high level of responsibility. Usually acquired over a period of about 8 years within the last 10 years.

**Complex: may involve high level of security, varied and sensitive issues and questions, multiple stakeholders, potential for media coverage or challenge for example.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
- Training, certification, professional accreditation, or program of study related to the field of project management.

Degree equivalency

Professional certification:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Experience:
- At least two (2) years of continuous experience in human and financial resource management.

- 12+ years of experience managing complex projects or a program of real property projects involving the planning, development or construction of buildings or engineering structures.

- Experience in developing mandates for technical and professional services for projects of great complexity and scope in building architecture.

- Experience in carrying out heritage conservation projects.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
French essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

- Create vision and strategy
- Mobilize people
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Preserve Integrity and Respect
- Promote innovation and guide change
- Achieve results
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Client service, level 2

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:

- Willing and able to travel
- Willing and able to work overtime in short delay
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Willing and able to travel to construction sites

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.