Project Coordinator - High Frequency Rail (HFR)

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What is the HFR project?

The High Frequency Rail (HFR) is a world-class transportation infrastructure that puts people first, and redefines the way we live, work and play.

To deliver an enhanced passenger experience that would provide more frequent, faster and more reliable service on modern accessible trains with improved operational performance in Canada’s most densely populated region, the Government of Canada is advancing the High Frequency Rail (HFR) project, covering Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Montréal, Trois-Rivières and Québec City. This modern, mostly electrified network would include mainly new and dedicated track and extend over 1,000 KM. It would provide greater economic vitality for the route’s cities and communities and offer greater lifestyle choices to the people who live, work and play in them.

Duties

Perform project activities to support the Land Acquisition and Agreements team of the HFR project;

Assist in the engagement of partners and stakeholders in assessing the economic, social and environmental impacts of the land acquisition process, including Indigenous consultations;

Assist and oversee the process of negotiating agreements;

Assist the Executive Director in working horizontally across Transport Canada and with other Government Departments (including the Public Services and Procurement Canada) to provide expert advice and direction to the HFR project as it moves through the land acquisition process;

Coordinate and direct project and initiative activities, including the formulation of action plans, objectives, schedules, strategies, and priorities. Monitor, track, and report progress and status of the project and initiatives;

Develop communication strategies and documents to explain and promote the HFR project, more particularly the Land Acquisition and Agreements Team and initiatives.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join the HFR project at Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie, and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforces acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate AS-04 position (bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB) within the Land Acquisitions and Agreements Team - HFR project at Transport Canada.

Additionally, as the project is being co-driven by VIA HFR-TGF Inc., (https://hfr-tgf.ca/), successful candidates may receive an offer for assignment through an Interchange Agreement to work directly for the Crown Corporation (length of time to be determined). Please see Interchange Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html) for more information. Should you be considered for the appointment, the details will be communicated at this time.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff other positions of various tenures, security requirements and/or various linguistic requirements within HFR or Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

You must demonstrate your education, experience, and asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering screening questions within the application and providing supporting information in your résumé. The information and examples you provide must be concrete and with details (e.g. when, where, and how) to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. It is not sufficient to only state that you meet a qualification or provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being screened out.

EDUCATION
ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*
*The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience acquired over the past three (3) years, in a commercial Real Property context, in one or a combination of these fields:
- Project Management
- Real Property Transaction (e.g. Acquisition or Disposal)
- Valuation (i.e. appraisals)
- Leasing
- Land Use and/or Site Planning

EX2: Experience preparing at least two (2) types of written products such as briefing notes, position papers, project summaries, presentations, procedures, or guidance material

EX3: Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

EX4: Experience in analyzing and synthesizing information and conducting research

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience interpreting policies, regulations, and/or legislations
AEX2: Experience delivering training or developing training materials and tools
AEX3: Experience leading** projects or project teams/working groups
AEX4: Experience in real estate management
AEX5: Experience in real estate negotiation
**Defined as developing plans, managing tasks and milestones, monitoring progress, and briefing managers

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

Various language requirements
English essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
C1: Thinking things through
C2: Working effectively with others
C3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to gather, analyze and report information and make recommendations to management
A4: Ability to develop and present presentations using software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime
- Willingness and the ability to travel as required

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reliability or 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

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written test, interview, performance appraisals and/or reference checks.

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, application of one (1) or more assets, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

Communications for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with a current email address to reach you.

Candidates must meet essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 or inform the Contact persons below.

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.