Project Manager

Update: Note that the Essential Education criteria for stream 2 has been amended.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Education and Experience criteria, both essential and asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the appropriate candidate.

Work environment

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is responsible for managing Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations abroad, expanding international trade, and leading Canada's overseas activities related to international development and humanitarian assistance. GAC is also responsible for maintaining the Government of Canada’s international network of diplomatic and consular offices in foreign countries.

The department employs over six thousand persons, half of whom are based at headquarters in the National Capital Region, the other half serving at missions around the globe. No matter where they might be stationed, GAC staff play a vital role in promoting Canada’s place in the world and providing vital services to Canadians wherever they go abroad.

The Delivery, Professional and Technical Services - AWD is the International Platform Branch’s physical infrastructure delivery agent, responsible for meeting the evolving needs of GAC’s missions abroad by designing, constructing, equipping and supporting Canada’s diplomatic and consular platform abroad. Capital Project Delivery is the Centre of Expertise (CoE) for real property project management, and as such plays an oversight role in ensuring the delivery of projects remain on scope, on time and on budgets. In this capacity, the team is responsible for the coordination of all technical requirements and the implementation of construction, fit-up and renovation services of real property assets abroad.

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: The intent of this selection process is to staff two (2) AR-05 positions on an indeterminate basis with an English Essential linguistic profile and one (1) AR-04 position on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative linguistic profile. Other potential AR-05 and AR-04 positions to be filled in the near future with various linguistic profiles.

This process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates as well as to fill identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada. The language profile, level of security and length (indeterminate, secondment or assignment) of those positions could vary.

Stream 1: AR-04 - annual rates of pay (in dollars) for this group and level: $95,851 to $111,554
Stream 2: AR-05 - annual rates of pay (in dollars) for this group and level: $107,614 to $125,336

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

Stream 1 and 2

Graduation with a degree* in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

OR

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in landscape architecture or in urban planning, rural planning, community planning or some other specialty relevant to landscape architect and town planner positions.

*A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Stream 2

Hold a valid, professional license as an architect with a provincial or territorial regulatory association in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Stream 1 and 2

Experience preparing, reviewing or coordinating technical documents such as design or tender drawings, specifications, functional programs, or feasibility studies.

Stream 1

At least two (2) years experience in the last eight (8) years in real property project management for design or construction projects such as buildings, interior fit ups or renovations.

Experience in real property procurement processes or contract management.

Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams (including design consultants and construction contractors).

Stream 2

Recent* experience managing** the project planning and implementation for construction refit or fit-up of real property facilities for projects valued at least $1M.

Experience managing** procurement processes and contract management related to real property projects.

Experience managing** multi-disciplinary project teams (includes design consultants and construction contractors).

Experience in managing financial resources***.

Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to clients or senior management (Director level or above) on real property projects.

*Recent is defined as at least five (5) years of experience within the last eight (8) years.
**Managing is defined as direct responsibility.
***Some examples of managing financial resources may include the following activities: full delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.

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

EDUCATION - ASSET

Stream 1 and 2
Successful completion of an acceptable post-secondary educational program or professional certification in Project Management.

Stream 1
Certification or membership, with a provincial association granting professional license in architecture or other specialty relevant to the position.

Stream 2
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE - ASSET

Stream 1 and 2

Experience in alternative forms of project delivery (Construction Management-at-risk, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, Public- Private Partnerships).

Experience in delivery of construction projects outside of Canada.

Experience in the delivery of projects with significant physical security requirements.

Experience in development of project documentation such as Treasury Board Submission, Requests for Proposals, and/or Requests for Quotations, Procurement Plans.

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

Various language requirements
BBB/BBB
CBC/CBC
English and/or French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Stream 1 and 2

Knowledge of project management practices including scope, time, cost, and risk.

Knowledge of contracting approaches and methodologies related to planning and delivery for real property projects.

COMPETENCIES

Stream 1
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Stream 2
Create vision & strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Achieve results

ABILITIES

Stream 1 and 2
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Operational requirements

Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Positions are located in the National Capital Region and require a hybrid work schedule.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Written test(s) may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.

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.