Cost Planner and Estimator / Senior Cost Planner and Estimator

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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📢 WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Are you an experienced, competent Cost Planner & Estimator looking for a change? Do you value work life balance, a supportive and engaging workplace, plus industry leading benefits that include leave for family related responsibilities? Are you up to the challenge of managing high profile projects while meeting tight timelines and budget objectives? Apply now!


📢 WHEN YOU APPLY:

Focus on the screening questions and your résumé. Ensure you answer the screening questions in detail. The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience; it is important you clearly demonstrate to what degree you meet the essential experience by giving detailed examples. Screening questions and your résumé will be the first pieces of information we’ll see about you, so be sure to highlight your achievements, be clear about your experience and be specific about roles you've occupied and projects you’ve worked on.

The responses to the screening questions may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
- five diversity networks;
- a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
- a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
- an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
- an Accessibility Office and;
- a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one English Essential indeterminate EG-07 Senior Cost Planner & Estimator position; and one English Essential indeterminate EG-06 Cost Planner & Estimator position in one of the following locations: Halifax, NS; Moncton, NB; Saint John, NB; Charlottetown, PE; Corner Brook, NL or St. John’s, NL.

A pool of completely or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various tenures, linguistic requirements and various security profiles at Public Services and Procurement Canada within the Atlantic Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

STREAM 1: EG-06 - Cost Planner and Estimator
STREAM 2: EG-07 - Senior Cost Planner and Estimator

EDUCATION:

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2
Graduation with a diploma in construction management, project management, engineering or architectural technology or related building technology from a recognized technical institute or college OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

STREAM 1
Certification as Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)

OR

Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certification in Estimating

STREAM 2
Certification as Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)

EXPERIENCE:

STREAM 1

Experience in providing conceptual estimates, cost planning and cost control for real property construction projects in Canada.

STREAM 2

Significant* experience in providing conceptual estimates, cost planning and cost control for real property construction projects in Canada.

Experience in supervising staff, including assigning work, managing workload, and managing performance.

*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2

Project Management Institute certification

Certification as Member Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

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

KNOWLEDGE

STREAM 1 and STREAM 2

Knowledge of architectural, engineering and construction industry practices and principles in cost planning and estimating, as applied to the building construction field.

COMPETENCIES

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
Client Service – Level 1

STREAM 2 ONLY

Achieving Results

ABILITIES

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2

Ability to apply value engineering techniques to projects.
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)

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

STREAM 1 AND STREAM 2:
Working overtime may be required to meet tight timelines.
Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites, including wearing protective equipment.
Willingness to travel frequently by car, boat or airplane.

Conditions of employment

STREAM 1 and STREAM 2:

Reliability Status or Secret Status depending on the position to be staffed

Possession of a valid Driver's License OR personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.

Stream 1: Must maintain Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) certification in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors OR Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certification in Estimating.

Stream 2: Must maintain Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) certification in the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

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

APPLICANT INFORMATION:
-You are encouraged to apply online via the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” above.
-You must meet all essential qualifications to be qualified. Asset qualifications, under the "other qualifications" sections, are not essential, but may be deciding factors at any stages of the process.
- When communicating with us, you may use the official language (English or French) of your choice.
- We will be reaching out via email. You must include a valid email address in your application. Be sure to check your spam folder.

PROCESS INFORMATION:
-All communication during the process may be used to evaluate you.
-Various assessment tools may be used.

PROOF OF OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
-You must provide proof of your certifications.
-The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations.
-You can access the CICIC website at: https://www.cicic.ca/. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.
-Original diplomas, degrees or certified transcripts may be required and must be presented upon request.

General questions on how to apply online:
Toll-free: 1-888-780-4444
TTY/TDD: 1-800-465-7735

Advertisements over the phone (jobs open to the public)
Toll-free: 1-800-645-5605

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.