Project Manager, Level 1 - UPDATE: Closing Date Extended

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Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada's (PSPC) Real Property Branch manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country. As part of its mandate, it coordinates the accommodation needs of approximately 105 federal departments and agencies.

As a Project Manager, Level 1 you would be responsible for the implementation of sustainable design, construction and renovation of office buildings and cost-effective and timely fit-up of accommodation on behalf of PSPC and its client departments.

Work environment

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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 intent of this appointment process is to establish a fully assessed pool of qualified candidates. However, the results of this process may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

Graduation with a degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada

OR

Graduation with a degree in Architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution
OR
Licensed as an Architect in Canada

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in the planning and managing various phases of design and construction projects with varying degrees of complexity*** related to:
a) institutional or commercial buildings including building renovation and/or interior fit-up,
OR
b) infrastructure

Recent* and significant** experience in managing project quality, finances and schedules.

Recent* and significant** experience in reporting project status/performance to clients or senior officials.

Recent* and significant** experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders in project delivery.

Recent* and significant** experience in managing procurement processes for consultants

Recent* and significant** experience in managing procurement processes for construction services

Recent* and significant** experience in managing contracts with consultants and contractors

Definitions:
Experience is defined as work-related experience acquired in the identified field following graduation.

Real Property is defined as land, buildings, and anything attached to the land.

*Recent is defined as within the eight (8) years immediately prior to the closing date of this job opportunity advertisement.

** Significant is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 6 years where the candidate performed the role of project manager or deputy project manager, managing all aspects and stages of project delivery including design, construction and closeout.

***Complexity is viewed in terms of risk. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in managing complex projects, with at least 2 risk factors, for example: high technical difficulty (e.g. specialized laboratory fit-up requiring specialized mechanical systems), multiple stakeholders, projects implemented in secure facilities (e.g. correctional facilities with restrictions for access by construction crew), high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, physical challenges , unknown site conditions.

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

Graduation in an Engineering discipline relevant to real property such as Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical.

Licensed in an Engineering discipline relevant to real property such as Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical

Licensed in Architecture

CACB accreditation in Architecture

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification

Degree equivalency

Experience in federal project delivery subject to federal acts, regulations, codes and standards

Experience in the management of a Program of Real Property projects

Experience in project delivery methods such as Design Build or Construction Management at Risk

Experience in delivering specialty facilities projects such as construction of prisons, secure detachments, laboratories

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Project Management
Knowledge of construction practices
Knowledge of procurement practices
Knowledge of contract management

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Engagement
Action Management
Client Service Level 1
Communication Skills – written and oral

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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

Knowledge of federal government construction and consultant procurement processes
Knowledge of federal government construction codes and practices

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

Willingness and ability to travel.
Willing and able to travel to project sites, as required
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required
Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a 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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.