Planning 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

📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”

✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided;
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Work environment

🍁 The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

What do we offer?

👍 At RPOU Québec (Real Properties Operations Québec), we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction. You’ll enjoy:
↪ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
↪ Opportunities for advancement
↪ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment

Intent of the process

Our immediate need is to staff positions in the following locations:
↪ Montréal
↪ St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may also be established to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), security requirements, and conditions of employment in various locations within the Department of National Defence.

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)

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EDUCATION:
Possess one of the following qualifications:

EDU1. Hold a bachelor's degree in one of the following technical fields: Civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology or in a field related to the position to be staffed.
OR
Hold a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in one of the following technical fields: Civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or in a field related to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE:

EX1. Acceptable* experience in planning, validation of needs, management of corrective and/or preventive maintenance work;
EX2. Acceptable* experience in real property operations;
EX3. Experience in human resources management;

*Acceptable experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience gained through performing a wide range of job-related activities.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

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COMPENTENCIES:
C1. Leadership
C2. Communication
C3. Demonstrate integrity and respect
C4. In-depth reflection
C5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change

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ABILITY

A1. Ability to plan program of infrastructure projects, including cost assessments, timelines and prioritization of projects to be planned or underway.
A2. Ability to identify, analyze and define complex problems and situations in order to propose effective solutions.
A3. Ability to establish and maintain fruitful professional relationships with a wide variety of technical or other stakeholders, such as client and external agencies.
A4. Ability to lead working groups with representation of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to examine a particular issue, engage stakeholders, and build consensus.

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

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ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AEX1. Recent* and significant* work experience with the use of CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system) planning and maintenance software.
AEX2. Infrastructure asset management experience.

*Recent and Significant: A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these qualifications is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed, now and in the future.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing and able to travel and work at various sites and under various conditions.

Willing and able to work overtime as required and on short notice.

Willing and able to wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able and willing to submit a satisfactory record from the "Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec" (SAAQ) or equivalent issued by another Canadian Province or territory.

Willing and able to obtain and maintain a National Defence Driver's License (DND404).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability clearance upon hiring and, depending on the needs of the detachment, the secret clearance could be required.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be able to travel and work at various sites and under various conditions.

Must be able to work overtime as required and on short notice.

Must be able to wear and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able and willing to submit a satisfactory record from the " Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec" (SAAQ) or equivalent issued by another Canadian Province or territory.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Defence Driver's License (DND404).

Must hold a valid class 5 provincial driver’s license or equivalent issued by another Canadian province or territory.

*** Depending on the position, applicants must meet the above employment conditions and respect them throughout their employment.

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

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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.