Various positions, Real Property, Project Officer, and Materiel Management Officer

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

All applications must be submitted electronically through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) on jobs.gc.ca. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal you must contact prior to the closing date to receive approval to apply via an alternate means.

By the closing date of this job advertisement, you must clearly demonstrate in the text boxes for the screening questions provided in your online application, how you meet the essential and asset education and experience qualifications. Candidates are not required to meet all of the asset qualifications. Explain and provide details related to your experience for only those asset qualifications that apply to you. If you do not have experience for a particular qualification, leave the text box blank.
The assessment board cannot infer work experience. Please provide detailed and specific information describing the activities you actually performed and how these activities demonstrate the requirements. Failure to provide complete information in response to the screening questions may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited to provide missing/incomplete information.
Resumes may be consulted as a secondary source to validate experience described in application.

Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, or use of asset qualifications may be used.

Work environment

CBSA offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and innovation is valued. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the population we serve.

In accordance with respective business and/or operational requirements flexible work arrangements (e.g. compressed work week, telework agreements, etc.) may be considered in accordance with position requirements. We take all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our employees.

At the Canada Border Services Agency, our real property management or materiel management employees manage a very large and diverse portfolio that spans across Canada. They act as subject matter experts and work in a dynamic operating environment. Our teams supply millions of dollars in real estate services and goods each year. Our services support important programs, such as fleet renewal; maintenance, renovation and replacement of land border ports of entry; the realization of office space accommodation projects, and also the realization of projects in legislated facilities (airports, wharfs/docks, international toll bridges and tunnels and railways).

The Canada Border Services Agency is actively looking for professional, passionate and motivated individuals who have experience in materiel management or in the management of infrastructure or office space projects. As a member of our teams, you will be involved in the development and delivery of projects. You will be called upon to collaborate with multiple stakeholders inside and outside the Government of Canada. You will work within teams responsible for the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of real property projects or materiel management activities.

Intent of the process

If you qualify in this selection process, you will be placed in a pool of candidates accessible to all CBSA hiring managers.

This process may be used to staff identical or similar positions in CBSA on a bilingual non-imperative basis should no qualified candidate meet the required language profile.

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

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EXP1: One year of experience in the last five years in working on real property projects involving multi-disciplinary internal or external partners.
OR
One year of experience in the last five years in working on materiel management projects involving multi-disciplinary internal or external partners.

EXP2: One year of experience in the last five years in gathering information, analyzing options, and identifying solutions.

EXP3: One year of experience providing functional advice and guidance to clients.

EXP4: One year of experience monitoring and tracking project timelines and deliverables.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

C1: Service Excellence
C2: Initiative
C3: Ability to Work in a Team
C4: Integrity
C5: Written Communication
C6: Oral Communication

ABILITIES

A1: Ability to work under pressure, organize work priorities and meet deadlines.

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

ASSET EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

ED: Diploma or a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position such as: property management, public administration, business administration, business management, engineering, architecture, interior design, urban planning or building technology.

Degree equivalency

ACERT: Project Management Certification

ASSET EXPERIENCES (for all streams)

AEXP1: One year of experience monitoring and tracking project financials.

AEXP2: One year of experience developing and writing project management documents, schedule, activity trackers or financial spreadsheets.

AEXP3: One year of experience receiving and analyzing vendor proposals.

AEXP4: One year of experience with life cycle management of assets.

AEXP5: One year of experience working with a real property contract, including quality monitoring, and tracking performance.

The CBSA promotes employment equity. We encourage candidates to indicate in their application if they belong to one or more of the designated groups (women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples or persons with disabilities*) when they apply. For information on self-declaration please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.


*Note that the terms “Aboriginal peoples”, “persons with disabilities” and “members of visible minorities” are used, to align with the terminology defined in the Employment Equity Act. We understand and recognize that candidates may prefer to use other terms.

CBSA employees affected by Workforce Adjustment will be given priority consideration for placement.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice.
- Willing and able to undertake job-related travel, including by plane, for periods of one week; and under potentially difficult conditions. Travels may be either within Canada and/or the United States.
- The official location of the positions to be filled is various CBSA offices across the country. At this time, the work performed by the incumbent to this position requires a minimum of two (2) days a week in the office and can be done through a hybrid combination of onsite and remote work with agreement between the manager and the employee.
- Willing and able to carry and use a telecommunication device during and outside of regular work hours.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or
Secret security clearance depending on the position being staffed

Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

Some positions may require various terms and conditions of employment such as, but not limited to:
• Enhanced reliability security clearance ;
• Secret security clearance ;
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license ;
• Willingness and ability to travel ;
• Varying work shifts, including evening and weekends ;
• Willingness and ability to work overtime ;
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 kg.

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

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates are responsible to notify National Collectives of any pre-approved leave for the duration of the process to facilitate scheduling of evaluations.
One (1) alternate date will be provided for only one of the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate; 2) Death in your immediate family; 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made prior to the advertisement posting date); 4) Religious reasons; 5) Participation in a different appointment process; or other reason approved by the assessment committee.

All communication about this process, including information about assessment dates, etc., will be sent via e-mail.

Candidates are responsible for providing valid e-mail addresses (both professional and personal) and updating their personal information if/when it changes.
Please check your spam/junk folder periodically for legitimate emails that have been sent there by mistake.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

The planned assessment strategy (may be subject to change) for this selection process is:
1. Screening of the essential education and experience qualifications
2. Written Test
3. Interview
4. Screening of the asset experience qualifications

Please note: Only successful candidates will be invited to participate in subsequent assessment steps in the 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.