Technical Advisor – Building Information Modeling (BIM) (Closing date extended)

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
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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**Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.**

Duties

For both streams

Reporting to the National BIM Manager, the Technical Advisor will:

📌 Support the effective implementation of PSPC BIM Adoption Strategy towards achieving PSPC BIM Vision and support PSPC Real Property excellence through Building Information Modelling (BIM) and complementary technologies for integrated lifecycle information management of built assets.

📌Support the integration of BIM into PSPC Asset lifecycle activities in line with the following standards:
• ISO 19650 - Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) - Information management using building information modelling
• ISO 55000 - Asset management - Overview, principles and terminology.

📌Engage with ongoing national and international standards and best practices development.

📌Provide strategic advice to senior management and/or clients regarding BIM.

📌 Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary teams across Real Property Services Branch (RPS) to
ensure an effective adoption and implementation of BIM and complementary technologies.

Stream 1: BIM Operations

In addition to the duties above, the Technical Advisor – BIM Operations will:

📌Provide BIM expert technical advice and guidance on projects
📌Establish quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) frameworks and procedures in the production, receipt and reuse of BIM models and associated lifecycle data.
📌Develop BIM standards, best practices and procedures

Stream 2: BIM Strategic Integration

In collaboration with PSPC Real Property community and/ or industry and/or private sector, the Technical Advisor – BIM Strategic Integration will:

📌Develop PSPC’s BIM & Complementary Technology (CT) Pilot Project Strategy to implement all
relevant BIM capabilities across the asset lifecycle and various project types, complexities,
scales and locations.
📌 Support internal professional development/ training.
📌Review PSPC key performance indicators (KPIs) and update its BIM benchmarking strategy to
assess progress as required.

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, 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 process is to create a pool of partially qualified candidates to support a growing BIM Team and immediately staff two (2) determinate (term) BIM Strategic Integration positions in Gatineau, Québec. The pool of partially assessed candidates established through this process may be used to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada with various tenures, linguistic or security profiles.

A full-time teleworking agreement could be considered from any location in Canada where a PSPC or Coworking GC office is accessible. We invite anyone interested to apply, whether or not they live in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "In your cover letter please use each education and experience criterion as a header and clearly explain how you meet each education and experience criterion. To do so, provide one example/situation that you feel demonstrates each education and experience criterion by using specific examples. Record examples/situations that demonstrate your behavior against the education and experience criteria outlined in the Statement of Merit Criteria using the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result)."

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree* (See note 1) from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝟏: A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degree and certificates assessed against Canadian education standards. Consult the Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

For both streams
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Experience developing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring policies, standards, and good practice guidelines.
Experience in the development of requirements and resources to support ISO 19650 standards adoption.
Working in Open-BIM Environment and delivering projects with the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).

Stream1: BIM Operations
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Experience integrating and deploying BIM processes within an organization.
Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement, consultation and outreach.
Experience in the development of BIM statements of work and technical reviews of consultants’ and contractors’ submissions.


Stream 2: BIM Strategic Integration
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Experience in real property information management and technology integration planning.
Experience in process, workflow and service delivery re-engineering.
Experience coordinating IM/IT upgrades

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

Various language requirements
 Bilingual CBC/CBC
 Bilingual BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Common to both streams
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Knowledge of the fundamental principles of BIM as well as the ISO 19650 standards.
Knowledge of BIM management principles, inherent processes, emerging BIM complementary technologies, trends and standards.
Knowledge of Open BIM-related tools and information technology software and principles.
Knowledge of common data environments (CDE) and collaboration platforms such as BIM360 or others.

STREAM 1: BIM OPERATIONS
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Knowledge of BIM-related quality assurance or control standards and best practices.

STREAM 2: BIM STRATEGIC INTEGRATION
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Knowledge of the IM/IT architecture associated with property management.

COMPETENCIES

COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS
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Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Client Service - Level 2: Providing a high-quality level of client service

ABILITIES

COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS
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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)

EDUCATION

COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS
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Graduation with a Masters degree in BIM

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS
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Current certification as a professional engineer in Canada

KNOWLEDGE

COMMON TO BOTH STREAMS
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Knowledge of the fundamental principles of asset management based on the ISO 55000 standard.

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

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

To be considered, you must provide your resume and a cover letter that indicates the stream you are applying for and provide concrete and detailed examples to demonstrate how you meet the experience requirement for the position.

The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the essential qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Ensure that clear and accurate details are provided to demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through concrete examples. Your resume should support the information provided on your described experience.

***** Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your application. *****

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.