Manager, Real Property, Safety and Security Branch

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

🚩 PLEASE NOTE that physical presence at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) will be required as telework is not offered on a full-time basis for these positions.
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Work environment

Real Property, Safety & Security (RPSS) is one of three real property custodians within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) administering the majority of DFO real property assets, including office and special purpose buildings, such as Canadian Coast Guard bases, light stations, hatcheries, laboratories and a number of smaller facilities. The availability of these facilities, along with Public Services and Procurement Canada-provided leased inventory, are crucial for departmental sectors to deliver their mandated programs.

The branch provides leadership and expertise in real property planning, strategic investment, divestiture, infrastructure life cycle management, facilities maintenance, environmental management, and employee safety and security advisory services. Regardless of the position to be staffed, we are looking for self-starters who are passionate about service excellence and eager to assist our clients in meeting their objectives.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing pool - Intent is to create a fully assessed pool of candidates that may be used to staff similar/identical positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis in Dartmouth, NS.

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:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training, or experience relevant to the position*
*Relevant experience would be directly related to the key duties of the position. Training relevant to the position would be defined as any formal, post-secondary training from a community college, university, or professional organization directly related to the key duties of the position. This may include formal training in real property management, safety or security.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience providing advice and guidance to senior management on complex* issues
• Experience managing human and financial resources
• Experience in managing a program or multi-faceted project
• Experience in planning and organizing complex* departmental/branch activities, or rolling out initiatives

*Complex refers to projects that include ambiguity or uncertainty and are often surrounded with unpredictability. Other indicators of a complex project include: involvement of multiple teams and/or stakeholders, numerous moving parts, strict project timelines and budget restraints.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in coordinating outreach activities or special events (i.e. information, education, or promotional campaigns)
• Experience in applying policies and processes or developing of strategic and operational plan related to the management of a security program
• Experience in supporting and administering a Occupational Health and Safety Committee
• Experience in leading audits and/or investigations relating to occupational health and safety and/or security issues
• Experience related to a Real Property, Safety and Security Program such as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Emergency Services or Security

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• A valid driver's license
• Requirement to travel using various means of transport
• Requirement to work overtime when required
• Physical presence at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) will be required as telework is not offered on a full time basis for this position

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 must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (other qualifications). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At DFO, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve.

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.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

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.