Facility Manager

Update: Operational Requirements labelled

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WHEN YOU APPLY:

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about candidates’ experience. You must include the length of time that you performed each function and where you obtained the qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

Reporting to the Asset Manager of Crown Managed Facilities, the Facility Manager plans, prioritizes, operates and manages the maintenance operations at the Joseph A. Ghiz facility (Summerside Tax Center) in Summerside PEI.
The Facility Manager supervises 5 direct and 4 indirect maintenance staff that provide support to project delivery and deliver facility Operating and Maintenance (O&M) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and services. Adaptability and flexibility are required to respond to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges involving life-cycle replacements.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
• Manage, control and direct O&M and PM programs including establishing technical specifications for service contracts and validating programs of work.
• Directly supervise a team of maintenance staff. Duties include establishing maintenance scheduling, employee development, change management and ensuring an all inclusive workplace.
• Manage, plan, prioritize, maintain and deliver the short term minor and major capital program of projects for the facility.
• Manage and oversee the budget allocations for O&M and PM programs as well as minor and major projects for the facility.
• Provide client service to the main building tenant (Canada Revenue Agency) and represent PSPC during client meetings.
• Ensure (business) program needs are met in an efficient and safe manner by understanding and evaluating the current status of building operation and understanding the needs (processes) of the end-users.
• Provide advice to Senior Management on portfolio investment/code compliance and act as technical liaison for the facility.

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 indeterminate English Essential position who will work out of the Joseph A. Ghiz facility located in Summerside PEI. Relocation assistance could be considered for this appointment.
A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, language requirements, and security requirements in various locations within Public Services and Procurement 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)

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
E1: Experience working in the field of facilities management or project management related to buildings and/or construction projects.
E2: Experience managing multidisciplinary teams of staff and/or contractors to provide maintenance, repair and/or project delivery.
E3: Experience in financial and contract management.
E4: Experience in managing projects related to buildings and building systems from the requirements phase through the design phase and delivery phase.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
AED1: Successful completion of post-secondary education (University or College) from a recognized institution in a Real Property building/construction field such as:
• Energy Management, Building Operating Systems
• Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical)
• Building Sciences, Facility Operations, Business Management

AED2: Red Seal Certification in a maintenance related trade

AED3: Professional training, designation or certification related to property management or project management such as:
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
• Accounting (CA, CMA, CPA, CGA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Property Manager (CPM)
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
• Facility Management Certificate (FMC)
• International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- AEx1: Experience managing facilities and/or technical projects related to facilities
- AEx2: Experience in managing a budget for facility operations and/or project delivery.
- AEx3: Experience planning, programming and managing multi-year programs or projects.
- AEx4: Human resource management in an operational setting.

Operational Requirements:
• Willing and available to travel, as required.
• Willing and available to work overtime, if required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of modern building systems technology (e.g. Instrumentation, remote monitoring, automation, carbon neutrality)
K2: Knowledge of principles and practices for building operation and life-cycle maintenance planning.

COMPETENCIES:

C1: Create Vision and Strategy
C2: Uphold Integrity and Respect
C3: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
C4: Achieve Results
C5: Client Service Level 2
C6: Manage People Effectively

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
AS1: Ability to identify and resolve problems associated with the operation of a facility and/or its related projects
AS2: Ability to plan, set and revise priorities and manage day-to-day operations of a facility.
AS3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AS4: 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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid Provincial 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.

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

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this staffing process.

1. You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.
2. For this staffing process, the PSPC will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the staffing process.
3. Depending on the number of applicants, PSPC's needs and PSPC HR plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.
4. During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.
5. A current copy of your resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.
6. You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.
7. Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as: reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.
8. All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate

Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection 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.