Section Head - Project Manager

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY STAFFING

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established through this process and will be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language (English or French Essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC) and/or security (reliability or secret) requirements across Canada. All federal organizations listed in Schedules I, IV and V of the Financial Administration Act may use this selection process to appoint a candidate to its organization in an identical or similar position. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate (appointment or deployment) or temporary basis (term, acting, assignment or secondment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* experience providing strategic advice and recommendations; writing and presenting briefing material to senior management.
EX2: Significant* experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships, negotiating and consulting with various internal and external partners and stakeholders.
EX3: Significant* experience planning and managing major engineering projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and various stakeholders.
EX4: Significant* experience managing human and financial resources.

* Significant 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 for a period of approximately three (3) years.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Various language requirements
English or French Essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - Experience
- Experience managing capital infrastructure/construction projects.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the diverse populations we serve from coast to coast to coast. In support of our Diversity, Inclusion and Employment Equity Strategy, preference may be given to candidates who self-declared as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Persons with disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- The requirement to travel within Canada.
- The requirement to work overtime.

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

The assessment process:

1) Please apply online. The application process includes assessment questions so please plan to take 2-3 hours to complete the experience assessment that is included in the online application process.

Please also note that your answers to the two (2) text questions will be used to assess the following competencies at the screening stage: create vision and strategy and achieve results. Additionally, the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your answers to the screening and the text questions.

2) For those who meet the screening criteria, other assessment tools will be used such as: reference checks, an interview, past performance reviews and/or written exams. If invited to an interview, you will need to provide proof of education at that time.

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.