Discipline Architects

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces
personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants, where applicable, to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) . Related military experience, training and skills may be recognized in the assessment process.

This is an inventory of potential candidates to fill upcoming employment opportunities for architects positions at different levels (AR-04, AR-05, AR-06, AR-07) and for the following disciplines:
1-Architect
2-Landscape Architect

These employment opportunities will be based on anticipated needs within the department of Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Depending on the position being staffed essential qualifications indicated below will be assessed each time using custom tools in accordance with the level of the position being staffed. An interview, written exam, reference checks or combination thereof may be used to assess essential and asset qualifications.

The inventory will be updated every 180 days (6 months). You will receive a notice in your applicant account 14 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 180 days (6 months).

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Intent of the process

This inventory may be used to establish pools of partially or fully qualified candidates which may be used by PSPC to staff positions within the AR group for the following levels: 04, 05, 06 and 07.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

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

EDUCATION

1-Architect:

Graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
AND
Licensed to practice Architecture by a recognized Provincial Association in Canada

2-Landscape Architect:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in landscape architecture or in urban planning, or some other specialty relevant to landscape architect and/or urban design or urban (town) planning positions.
AND
Licensed to practice Landscape Architecture and/or urban (town) planning by a recognized Provincial Professional Association* in Canada

*Professional Association means that the use of the title is legislated and reserved to members in good standing of the Association

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

EXPERIENCE

AR-04:

E1. At least 5 years of experience in providing professional services in the discipline (including concept development, tender document preparation, construction supervision, scheduling and budget estimation) for projects related to at least one of the following disciplines:
1-Architect
2-Landscape Architect

AR-05:

E1. At least 7 years' experience in providing professional services in the discipline (including concept development, tender document preparation, construction supervision, scheduling and budget estimation) including a minimum of 2 years in coordinating delivery team(s) for projects related to at least one of the following disciplines:
1-Architect
2-Landscape Architect

AR-06 (specialist):

E1. At least 10 years of experience in providing professional services (including concept development, tender document preparation, construction supervision, scheduling and budget estimation), including at least 2 years of experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams of professionals, for projects related to at least one of the following disciplines:
1-Architect
2-Landscape Architect

E2. At least 3 years of experience (that can be concurrent to the above E1) in providing strategic or expert advice in at least one of the following specialties:
a) Building code conformance
b) Universal Accessibility
c) Building science (Roofing, building envelope, etc.)
d) Heritage conservation.

AR-06 (supervisor):

E1. At least 10 years' experience in providing professional services (including concept development, tender document preparation, construction supervision, scheduling and budget estimation) for projects related to at least one of the following disciplines:
1-Architect
2-Landscape Architect

E2. At least of 3 experience in supervising* employees

*Definition of supervising: responsible for the allocation of responsibilities/duties, performance evaluations, etc.

AR-07:

E1. At least 12 years' experience in providing architectural services (including concept development, tender document preparation, construction supervision, scheduling and budget estimation) including a minimum of 5 years in coordinating multidisciplinary teams

E2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in managing project teams or programs

COMPETENCIES for ALL positions:

C1- Values and Ethics: Integrity and respect
C2- Strategic thinking: Analysis and ideas
C3- Engagement: People and organizations
C4- Management Excellence: Action management
C5- Client Services.

NOTE: For information on the Key Leadership Competencies, please visit the following website: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/eff-eng.asp

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

ASSET EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION for ALL positions:

- Additional education or certification related to project management.

- Additional education or certification related to Heritage Conservation.

- Additional education or certification related to Building Science (specialized training or postgraduate certificate or diploma relating to the materials technologies and techniques related to building enclosure systems: roof and roofing assembly, wall assembly, glazing systems and curtain wall systems, etc.)

- Additional education or certification or knowledge related to ecologically responsible (sustainable) construction planning, detailing, practices and methods; assessment tools; etc.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE for ALL positions:

AE1. Experience in conducting quality assurance review of assessment reports, conceptual options, preliminary designs, technical plans and construction practices in the discipline for which you are applying.

AE2. Experience in providing functional advice: developing and implementing policies, standards, guidelines or best practices, related to real property assets in general or one field of specialization such as heritage conservation, urban design, building conditions, code compliance, accessibility, etc.

AE3. Experience in the supervision of site work or construction of building and/or landscape projects.

AE4. Experience in the design and/or construction supervision of building and/or landscape and/or urban design project(s) in a culturally significant and/or historical context.

AE5. Experience in applying ecologically responsible design and construction tools and methodologies such as Visioning and/or partnering sessions; integrated design practices; post occupancy evaluations; life cycle planning and costing; LEED, GreenGlobe or other similar assessment tools; etc.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

- Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment.
- Placement of employees subject to current or future reorganization.
- PSPC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Confidential security clearance or Secret security clearance, depending on the position to be staffed.

- Maintain certification throughout duration of employment will be required for some positions.
- Willingness and ability to travel (i.e. make occasional visits to construction sites).
- Willingness to access and work in industrial settings and/or active construction sites.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion on short notice including weekends.

Other information

It is important to note that you are applying for potential needs rather than a particular position.

Where relevant and as a mean to manage volume, we may randomly select candidates from the inventory as opportunities arise.

Please ensure that your answer the questions for the positions you are applying for.

Your résumé will be verified by PSPC before each referral to a hiring manager. ****IMPORTANT**** You must clearly demonstrate in your resume how you meet the education and experience criteria. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving examples. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Résumés received by email will NOT be accepted.

If you are being considered for a position, you may receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your interest. This e-mail may also ask for additional information. You will be asked to provide a response and additional details about specific experiences within 72 hours.

It is your responsibility to check your e-mail account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the appropriate timeframe may result in not being referred to the hiring manager.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this inventory must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship.

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

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with a selection process that would result from this inventory.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.