Facility Manager

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

***If you were found qualified and placed in a pool for the previous process 21-AGR-BCAB-EA-CMB-000894a, you do not need to re-apply to this process.

Link: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=1637290

If you are unsure of the status of your pool qualification, please reach out to the contact person listed at the bottom of this poster.***


We want you to succeed! Our objective is to identify qualified candidates by fairly assessing their abilities. Assessment accommodations are intended to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that all candidates can showcase their capabilities.

Please help us meet our commitment of providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require assessment accommodations, including assistance with the application process. Additional information on the assessment format(s) (for example: exam, interview) will be provided at each assessment stage.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Duties

The Facility Manager will work out of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research and Development Centres and is responsible for maintaining facilities (including complex laboratory facilities, offices, greenhouses, general maintenance and storage buildings, grounds, designated heritage buildings, assets in satellite locations).

The Facility Manager is responsible for the management and administration of legislative inspections; preventative maintenance programs, facility related work order system; health and safety and security issues and life cycle management practices of building systems and equipment. Facility Manager prepares, implements and/or oversees service contacts and provides input on maintenance budgets including identifying areas for cost or energy reductions and replacement or upgrades.

Position is responsible for overseeing and supervising the work of the facilities team.

Work environment

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network.
• The Indigenous Network Circle.
• The Managers' Community.
• The Persons with Disabilities Network.
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training.
• The Visible Minorities Network.
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network.
• The Young Professional's Network.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one permanent English Essential position in Summerland, British Columbia.

In addition to the immediate need to staff the vacant position above, we anticipate vacancies in similar positions across Canada, that may be staffed from this process.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic requirements and security requirements.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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 employer-approved alternatives*.

Employer-approved alternatives* is defined as:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; OR
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent** and significant*** experience in facility management.
• Recent** and significant*** experience managing construction and/or renovation projects.
• Recent** and significant*** experience operating and maintaining HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems.
• Experience operating Building Management systems.

Recent** is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
Significant*** is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time duties for a minimum of three (3) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of, or qualification for, a valid applicable Provincial/Territorial Trade Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification that is applicable to the position being staffed. Examples include but are not limited to: Plumbing, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Mechanic (Commercial), Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Power Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, Engineering Technician, Technologist, or Professional Technologist, eligible for licensing as a Professional Engineer.

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience providing Facility Management services in any of the following environments:
- scientific research environment;
- government building;
- medical facility;
- commercial building;
- industrial building.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual – Imperative (BBB/BBB)
English essential
French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Canadian Codes and Standards related to building operations in one or more of the following areas:
- Canadian Electrical Code;
- Canadian Plumbing Code;
- National Building Code of Canada; OR
- National Fire Code of Canada.

• Knowledge of maintenance and preventative maintenance practices related to one or more of the following:
- HVAC;
- plumbing;
- refrigeration; OR
- control systems.

• Knowledge of principles related to:
- building operation;
- building systems technology; AND
- life-cycle maintenance planning.

COMPETENCIES:
• Client Focus
• Concern for Safety
• Planning and Organizing
• Initiative
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Oral Communication

ABILITIES:
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability and willingness to work in variable weather conditions such as noisy, humid, hot, cold, and/or wet conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and be on call outside of core work hours.
• Ability and willingness to wear designated/certified personal protective equipment and safety gear.
• Willingness and ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and lift or move objects of up to 25 kg.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid Class (5) or (G) driver’s license, or another provincial/territorial equivalent.

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your educational credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information."

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).

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.