Senior Project Manager (Amended)

Update: Amended (Definition Experience): **Extensive is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 8 years where the candidate progressively performed the role of an engineer on a construction project with at least the last 5 years as a project manager, managing all aspects and stages of project delivery including project design, tendering, construction and closeout. Complexity is viewed in terms of risk. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in managing complex projects with at least 3 risk factors, for example: technical difficulty, high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements.

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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. 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

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada

1. Recent* and extensive** experience in the procurement and management of design consultant and all construction services.

2. Recent* and extensive** experience in project management and leading multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of high value*** and complex construction projects.

Definitions:
*Recent is defined as approximately the past 6 years from the closing date of this job advertisement.
**Extensive is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 8 years where the candidate progressively performed the role of an engineer on a construction project with at least the last 5 years as a project manager, managing all aspects and stages of project delivery including project design, tendering, construction and closeout. Complexity is viewed in terms of risk. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in managing complex projects with at least 3 risk factors, for example: technical difficulty, high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements.
***High Value is not the overall budget of a program, but more specifically the value of a single project or set of inter-related projects that were particularly managed by the candidate and valued at $10 M or more.

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

Experience in marine construction, including dredging, shoreline improvements, construction of canal walls and water management structures.

Experience in the management of human resources and performance management frameworks.

1. Willingness and ability to work overtime.
2. Willingness and ability to travel.
3. Willingness and ability to enter construction sites.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management practices in civil construction projects.

1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Values and Ethics
4. Strategic Thinking
5. Engagement
6. Management Excellence
7. Client Service - Level 1

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

Knowledge of “Construction Management” approach as a construction project delivery method

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
Must be willing and able to work overtime.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Must be willing and able to enter construction sites.

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.