Project Manager – Level I

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
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.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

📌Having a hard time applying? Want to learn more about the hiring process? Come and meet management for a virtual Question & Answer session to be held on Tuesday, March 5th 2023. (Please click on the link in the advertisement information section). We look forward to exchanging information with you!

📌Virtual Q & A session – Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) - French Session
6:00-7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) - English session

📌 Please note that applicants are to meet both the education and essential experience criteria in order to be invited to the next stage of the evaluation. Thank you for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

Engineer/Architect duties include:

• Manages all aspects of real property moderate level of complexity and value projects and delivery on behalf of clients through the various phases of initiation, planning, definition, execution, and close-out;

• Provides strategic real property project management services and advice to internal and external clients on projects/programs of work; advises clients on alternative strategies and manages client expectations and industry/government relationships to ensure the objectives of projects/programs are met;

• Provides information and guidance on the technical aspects of policies, procedures, and applications specific to project integration, scope, scheduling, cost, quality, resources management, communications, risk and procurement;

• Manages resource requirements and budgets, provides contract administration by preparing contract specifications and documentation and manages the acquisition of professional service providers and ensures quality assurance during all phases of service delivery;

• Research/identifies engineering/architectural issues and challenges within projects and identifies and addresses the policy, process, and procedural requirements specific to the challenge in consultation with other specialists;

• Builds a best-practice library of experience of previous successful projects and aims for continuous improvement.

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, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed. 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.

PSPC has a lot to offer:
▹Up to three (3) weeks of holidays per year, which increases with years of service;
▹Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government;
▹Advantageous pension regime and benefits;
▹Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

Intent of the process

📢 We are looking for talented individuals to join our team!
The intent of this process is to staff bilingual positions located in the National Capital Region.

A pool of fully qualified candidates with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC linguistic profile will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (Acting, Term, Indeterminate, Deployment, Assignment, Secondment) within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

⭐ Education
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𝐄𝐍𝐆-𝟎𝟒 (𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬):

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

𝐀𝐑-𝟎𝟓 (𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬)

Graduation with a degree* in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
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Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in landscape architecture or in urban planning, rural planning, community planning or some other specialty relevant to landscape architect and town planner positions.

*A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degree assessed against Canadian education standards. Consult the Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca.

Degree equivalency

⭐Experience
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𝐄𝐗𝟏: Significant* experience managing** real property*** projects or programs related to planning and development or construction of buildings or engineering assets****. This includes from the planning to the delivery of projects, with varying degrees of complexity and magnitude in an environment of competing demands.
𝐄𝐗𝟐: Experience managing** procurement processes and contract management related to real property*** projects.
𝐄𝐗𝟑: Experience managing**, preparing, or reviewing technical documents, such as design or tender drawings, specifications, functional programs, or feasibility studies.
𝐄𝐗𝟒: Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management, clients, and/or stakeholders in two (2) or more of the following areas: accommodation planning, project management, construction technology, cost estimation, sustainable development or construction scheduling.
𝐄𝐗𝟓: Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams (includes consultants or contractors).

𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

*Significant experience is defined as approximately five (5) years of work experience.
Experience will be evaluated based on the depth and breadth of experience in regard to the amount, complexity, and diversity of the work handled and the level of autonomy demonstrated.
**Managing is defined as having hands-on responsibility, supervisory control or authority.
***Real property includes all property asset acquisitions or improvements, including entering into a lease, and doing corrective or betterment work such as fit-up of accommodation space, construction, renovation and remediation of a built-work (building, bridge, dam, road, etc.) or on land. They are deemed to include demolition, disposal and maintenance projects or any project activity related to property assets or space.
****Engineering Assets is defined as bridge, dam, wharf, or road.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB
Bilingual Imperative: CBC/CBC

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:
Candidates must possess a minimum of a BBB/BBB level or better.
All positions to be staffed are bilingual imperative.

Information on language requirements

⭐ Knowledge
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𝐊𝟏: Knowledge of project management principles and practices including contract management

⭐Competencies
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𝐂𝟏: Create vision and strategy
𝐂𝟐: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
𝐂𝟑: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
𝐂𝟒: Demonstrating integrity and respect
𝐂𝟓: Client Service Competency: Level 2 – Ensures high-quality client service

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬:
For information on Client Service Competency – Level 2 please visit the following website:
(https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html)

For information on Key Leadership Competencies please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

For information on the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, please visit the following website:
(Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca (tbs-sct.gc.ca)

⭐Abilities
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𝐀𝟏: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
𝐀𝟐: Ability to communicate effectively orally
𝐀𝟑: Ability to plan and organize work, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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

⭐Education/Certification
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Asset qualifications are not essential for the job

𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟏: Possess current certification with a Canadian provincial association granting professional license in engineering.
𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟐: Possess current certification with a Canadian provincial association granting professional license in architecture.
𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟑: Possess current certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟒: Possess other project management training, certification, or education
𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟓: Sustainability green certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Globes, or other relevant building certifications.

Degree equivalency

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐀𝐄𝐗𝟏:Experience working on complex* real property projects.
𝐀𝐄𝐗𝟐: Experience supervising engineering related technical work products such as planning, design, or construction documents.
𝐀𝐄𝐗𝟑: Experience supervising architectural related technical work products such as planning, design, or construction documents.
𝐀𝐄𝐗𝟒: Experience managing procurement processes related to project delivery such as Design Bid Build, Design Build or Construction Management.

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

⭐Operational Requirements
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➨Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally
➨Willingness and ability to conduct site visits

Conditions of employment

➨Security Clearance: Reliability or Secret (depending on 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

📌 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 selection process.

To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button “Apply Online” above.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to relocate to the National Capital Region. Flexible work arrangements are available. Regular visits to construction sites may be required and attendance at meetings may be necessary.

📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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👉 ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED 👈


🔎 INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you :

Ⓐ Clearly demonstrate how you meet each criteria (education and experience) by answering the online questions and provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.

Ⓑ Include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Ⓒ Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.

Ⓓ Validation of the qualifications; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume.

Ⓔ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. Also note that certain competencies will be assessed globally. This means that candidates may proceed through all the assessment steps, including the reference check phase at which time a global score will then be assigned that will indicate an overall pass / fail.

Some assessments may be conducted remotely, including teleconference or videoconference assessments.

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 selection process.

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📌 Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

📌 Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

📌 Depending on the number of applicants, department needs, and human resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

📌 The written communication will be assessed using the answers of the screening questions as well as your résumé. // The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the staffing process, including in your application and communications via email.

📌 Your Second Language Evaluation results will be requested. Please detail your current level for each competency (reading, writing and oral as well as expiration date.) To get an official copy of your results: http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test-examen-result/result-eng.htm. Candidates who do not have valid second language results will be tested during this process. Candidates who fail second language testing will no longer be considered as the intent of this process is to create a fully qualified pool.

📌 You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship. For candidates with an international diploma/degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

📌 Please note that only candidates who are retained will be contacted. No other communication will be sent to candidates who are not considered.

📌📌*All interactions with HR will be taken into consideration. If a candidate displays inappropriate behavior they will be eliminated from this process as this will not be tolerated.

𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

National Capital Area Project Delivery (NCAPD) : responsible for the delivery, leadership, and guidance for major office-related real property projects in the National Capital Area (NCA), with the continuing goal of planning and managing the successful delivery or major projects for PSPC’s clients within the region. This includes base building projects, as well as the fit-up of office space in both PSPC crown-owned and leased locations. NCAPD has both national and regional oversight responsibilities related to stakeholder partnerships (e.g., the use of pre-established contracts for project delivery services, as well as project coordination and integration activities with Shared Services Canada), as they relate to project management and delivery.

Project Management Service Line (PMSL): regroups all project management expertise to deliver projects and is accountable nationally for the development and improvement of project management services. The sector works in close collaboration with all of Real Property Services’ (RPS) sectors and partners to enable horizontal integration and coordination towards effectively meeting government, departmental, and branch mandates. PMSL assist with the planning and delivery of a wide range of projects such as real property asset acquisitions or improvements, fit-up of accommodation space, construction, renovation and remediation assets (building, bridge, dam, road, etc.).

The Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch (SPIB) is advancing the delivery of new science infrastructure across Canada to meet the needs of our scientists into the future and carrying out important work of renewing Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct. This will include steering Canada’s 25-year plan to revitalize federal science and technology laboratories and implementing the Long-Term Vision and Plan to restore and modernize the buildings and grounds of Parliament Hill.

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.