Contract Inspector

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

Contract Inspectors play a vital role within the Real Property Operations Group at National Defence.

In this role, you will be expected to inspect and manage construction and maintenance services provided by private sector contractors. Some duties that may be expected to perform include: providing technical advice and direction to designers, team leaders and other stakeholders on maintenance projects; inspecting quality of work and ensure compliance with contract specifications, terms and conditions; reviewing and editing a variety of documents such as contract specifications, blueprints, cost estimates and preparing contract call-up proposals.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles within the Department of National Defence. There are positions immediately available in:
↪ St. Jean, QC
↪ Bagotville, QC
↪ Montreal, QC
↪ Valcartier, QC
↪ Edmonton, AB
↪ Wainwright, AB
↪ Calgary, AB
↪ Comox, BC
↪ Esquimalt, BC
↪ Moose Jaw, SK
↪ Borden, ON
↪ Meaford, ON (listed as Owen Sound, ON under Work Locations)
↪ Thunder Bay, ON (TBC)

The first applications may be collected from this inventory as early as 28 February 2023. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

Positions to be filled: 15

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
ED1. Possession of a post-secondary Diploma or Degree with acceptable specialization in the electrical, mechanical, civil or structural field
OR
Possession of a secondary school diploma with either a valid Red Seal Endorsement Certificate or Provincial/Territorial Journeyperson Trade Certificate
OR
Acceptable equivalent Canadian Armed Forces qualification
OR
Acceptable combination of education, training or experience
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Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
⭐GL-COI-10 & GL-COI-11:
EX1. Experience providing advice and technical input with regards to construction and/or technical maintenance
EX2. Experience applying construction and maintenance related codes, standards, and material
EX3. Experience working with various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

⭐GL-COI-11 Only:
EX4. Experience supervising staff or contractors

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

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
• First Aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Aerial Lift
• Working From Heights
• Lock-Out Tag-Out
• Confined Space Entry
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ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience with preventive maintenance requirements or operations maintenance
AEX2. Experience in facilities management
AEX3. Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment
AEX4. Experience working with Department of National Defence (DND), Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) or Defence Construction Canada (DCC)
AEX5. Experience in contract inspection
AEX6. Experience in managing contracts for construction or maintenance services
AEX7. Experience related to contract planning, costing, contracting budgets and progress reporting on work performed
AEX8. Experience in auditing and defining requirements related to construction and maintenance projects with management and clients, setting priorities and timelines
AEX9. Experience in writing Scopes of Requirements and Scopes of Work

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential
• French Essential
• Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
• Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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COMPETENCIES
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Communication

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requirement to obtain and maintain DND 404 Driver’s licence.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or be on standby or call back

Operational Requirements may vary and be interchanged depending on the position to be staffed.

Conditions of employment

Various security clearances: Reliability, Secret

Conditions of Employment may vary and be interchanged depending on the position to be staffed. Additional conditions of employment could include but are not limited to:
• Must possess a valid unrestricted class 5 (Class “G” in Ontario) driver’s licence issued by the Province of work to be performed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment used in a construction/maintenance environment
• May be required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights. Work may include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to travel to undertake training as required.

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

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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.