Project Manager Level 1 & Project Manager Level 2

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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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Are you an experienced, competent Project Manager 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.

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

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 Level 1 indeterminate bilingual imperative CBC/CBC position in Moncton, New Brunswick.

This process will be used to establish a pool of candidates that may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements, security profiles, locations and tenures within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION (APPLICABLE TO ALL LEVELS):
Graduation with a degree 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.
OR
Graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
📌Level 2 (ENG-03/AR-04):
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.
OR
Eligibility for certification as a professional architect in Canada.

📌Level 1 (ENG-04/AR-05):
Registration as a professional engineer in Canada.
OR
Licensed to practice Architecture by a recognized Provincial Association in Canada.

EXPERIENCE (APPLICABLE TO ALL LEVELS):
• Experience in managing quality, finances and schedules of projects.
• Experience in reviewing drawings and specifications for construction projects.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience in providing advice to clients.

📌Level 2 (ENG-03/AR-04):
• *Significant experience in the delivery of Real Property projects including the planning and managing various phases of **complex Real Property projects.

📌Level 1 (ENG-04/AR-05):
•***Extensive experience in the delivery or design of real property projects including the planning and managing of various phases of Real Property projects
•*Significant experience with managing various phases of real property projects with ****challenging degrees of complexity and magnitude.

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DEFINITIONS:
Real Property is defined as new construction or renovations (e.g., interior fit-up) and includes any structures such as buildings, heritage buildings and structures, engineering assets (bridges, dams, marine infrastructure, roads or on land), underground infrastructure, earth retaining structures or equivalent built works which also includes specialized science-based laboratories, new iconic complex buildings or industrial facilities. Marine infrastructure includes assets such as wharfs, jetties, or dry docks.

*Significant experience is defined as the performance of these duties for approximately three (3) years.

** Complex is defined as projects involving at least one (1) complexity, for example: high technical difficulty, projects implemented in secure facilities, high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, physical challenges, marine dredging, heritage considerations or comparable complexity. It must be explained in detail including the candidate’s role.

***Extensive experience is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired through the performance of duties for a minimum period of six (6) years. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their roles and responsibilities relating to the experience..

****Challenging degrees of complexity and magnitude is defined as dollar value of projects or programs approximately $4 million or larger AND one additional challenge must be demonstrated such as a large number of stakeholders requiring specific governance and organized communications, important heritage component, multi-disciplinary team, interrelated dependencies with other projects or programs, alternative form of delivery, or approvals required from Central Authorities (such as Treasury Board or a Board of Directors or equivalent in the private sector). It must be demonstrated that the candidate has taken a lead role in the project delivery.

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

Asset qualifications are not essential, but may be deciding factors at any stage of the process.

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

📌LEVEL 2 (ENG-03/AR-04):
Registration as a professional engineer in Canada.
OR
Licensed to practice Architecture by a recognized Provincial Association in Canada.

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the delivery of repair or construction of bridges or roads.
• Experience in the delivery of wharves or breakwaters or other marine infrastructure.
• Experience in the delivery of buildings or fit-ups.
• Experience in the delivery of heritage conservation projects.
• Experience in the delivery of projects in secure facilities (for example: Correctional institutions, RCMP, CBSA, etc.)
• Experience in alternate forms of project delivery such as construction management or design build.
• Experience in the delivery of airport projects.
• Experience in the delivery of environmental remediation projects.
• Experience in cost estimating and project planning.
• Experience working with a Quality Management System.
• Experience in the supervision of staff.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, and on short notice, as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight and on short notice, as required.
• Willingness and ability to work in and around project sites and remote locations including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willingness and ability to enter construction sites.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC
English Essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
• Thinking things through
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Client Service Competency: Level 1

The client service competency is defined in the Competencies Profile available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

ABILITIES:
• Ability to prepare reports and estimates.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Conditions of employment

• Security: Reliability Status or Secret security clearance, depending on the security requirement of the position.
• 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.
• For those positions requiring registration as a professional engineer or architect in Canada, registration must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained for the duration of 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

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.

Responses to screening questions may be used to assess Ability to Communicate Effectively in Writing.

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.