Project Officer, Facilities Planning

Important messages

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

The application process includes screening questions that will be used as part of the assessment. We cannot make assumptions about your qualifications. It is important that candidates clearly demonstrate how and why they meet the qualifications, giving detailed examples for each element. As such, it is imperative that candidates adequately complete the screening questionnaire.

Duties

Delivery of specialized technical support services for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and use of building facilities, as well as project management support for construction/maintenance projects and architecture, interior design or engineering activities and for the implementation of various technical services programs in Correctional Service Canada (CSC) facilities.

Building facilities include, but are not limited to, the buildings and interior of the facilities, including site configurations, security features and capabilities, institutional facilities and infrastructure, parole offices and community correctional centres.

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Our Mission
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff current and future indeterminate and temporary vacancies for similar positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 college diploma in engineering technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience in construction or project management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience analyzing and interpreting building construction drawings, specifications, and other related technical documents.
Experience planning and managing building construction projects and/or contracts.
Experience writing technical scopes of work related to construction.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.

Either eligibility for, or in receipt of, applicable provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Project Management Certification (PMP) or Possession of professional designation related to project management from a recognised institution..

EXPERIENCE
Experience using computer aided drafting and design software (example: AutoCAD).
Experience developing requests for project proposals.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations
Knowledge of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Knowledge of project management

ABILITIES
Ability to conduct building construction inspections against required deliverables.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Tactful
Team Player
Attention to detail
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
To support employment equity objectives, increased representation of employment equity groups

To support diversity and inclusion, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group

To meet business objectives, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel to various locations
Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Please ensure that you read all points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process.

EDUCATION
You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must be able to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca

LANGUAGE
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

COMMUNICATION
Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible. To submit an application online, please select the button “Apply Online”.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the individual noted at the bottom of this advertisement.

Applicants who are screened in to this staffing process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.

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.