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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.
For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html
Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
🏢 PSPC Network of spaces in the common hybrid work model* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWu8NKG5HY
* PSPC offers hybrid work arrangements, a mix of in-office and virtual work. View the PSPC Network of spaces (link above) to learn about our vision! Specific work arrangements will be discussed with your manager based on the position and operational needs.
Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
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.
The intent of this appointment process is to establish a fully assessed pool of qualified candidates. The results of this process may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada or Licensed as a professional Architect in Canada.
Recent* and Significant** experience in the planning and managing of various phases of design and construction with varying degrees of complexity*** related to either
1. Institutional or commercial buildings including major building renovation and/or interior fit-up of interiors (over 5000 m2), or
2. Heavy civil infrastructure projects such as fixed and/or movable bridges, and/or marine infrastructures including water retaining structures.
Recent* and Significant** experience in managing project quality, finances and schedules.
Recent* and Significant** experience in reporting project status/performance to clients and management.
Recent* and Significant** experience in managing design consultants and contractors, including directing, reviewing design deliverables and contract management.
Candidates are asked to provide 2 sample projects describing the candidate’s role. The projects are to demonstrate that the candidate has all of the required experience.
Definitions:
Experience is defined as work-related experience acquired in the identified field following graduation.
* Recent is defined as within the ten (10) years immediately prior to the closing date of this job opportunity advertisement.
** Significant is defined as the complexity and diversity of work which would normally be acquired over a period of approximately 4 years where the candidate performed the role of project manager or deputy project manager, managing all aspects and stages of project delivery including design, construction and closeout.
***Complexity is viewed in terms of risk. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in managing complex projects, with at least 2 risk factors, for example: high technical difficulty (e.g. specialized laboratory fit-up requiring specialized mechanical systems), multiple stakeholders, projects implemented in secure facilities (e.g. correctional facilities with restrictions for access by construction crew), high stakeholder and media interest, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, physical challenges , unknown site conditions.
CACB accreditation in Architecture
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
LEED Accredited Professional Certification
WELL Accredited Professional Certification
Experience in federal project delivery subject to federal acts, regulations, codes and standards
Experience in project delivery methods such as Design Build or Construction Management at Risk
Experience in the provision of the full range of architectural design services (pre-design to commissioning) with varying degrees of complexity for institutional or commercial buildings including major building renovation and/or interior fit-up of interiors (over 5000 m2)
Willing and able to travel, as required
Willing and able to travel to project sites, as required
Willing and able to work overtime, as required
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of construction practices
Knowledge of contract management
Thinking things through
Engagement
Action Management
Client Service - Level 1
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Values and Ethics
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
Security Clearance - Various (Reliability or Secret depending on the position being staffed)
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
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process 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.
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.