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.
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.
How does this work?
Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply online.”
Step 2: Tell us about you! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
As a project manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of construction projects, from design to completion. Your tasks will include developing requirements, producing tender documents internally or collaborating with consulting firms, monitoring budgets and schedules, tracking work, ensuring compliance with codes, standards or regulations governing construction, as well as resolving any issues that may arise during the execution of the work. You will also be responsible for maintaining effective communication with clients, consultants and other stakeholders involved in the projects. You will also act as a technical expert in your discipline.
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
What do we offer?
At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
The intent of this process is to fill six (6) positions in various official language requirements.
There are positions immediately available in:
Bagotville
Montreal
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Valcartier
This process will also create a pool of qualified persons and may be used to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures (indeterminate, acting, specified period), language profiles (English Essential, French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB) within the Department of National Defence.
This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).
By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.
Positions to be filled: 6
Your résumé.
❗ Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.
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EDUCATION:
EDU1. College Diploma (DEC) in one of the following technical areas: Civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology and/or in a field related to the position to be staffed.
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EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Experience in project management within the field of construction.
EX2. Experience in problem solving of civil engineering, architectural, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or any other relevant problems in a field related to the position to be staffed.
EX3. Experience as a technical expert in civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or any other relevant field related to the position to be filled.
Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Information on language requirements
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KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of codes, standards and regulations governing construction, including health and safety.
K2. Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of the main discipline of the position to be filled and varied knowledge of other construction disciplines allowing multidisciplinary project management.
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ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to manage financial resources.
A2. Ability to manage projects in the targeted field.
A3. Ability to create designs in the targeted field.
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COMPENTENCIES:
C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2. Work effectively with others.
C3. Thinking things through.
C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented.
C5. Communication.
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ASSET EDUCATION:
AEDU1. Undergraduate degree in one of the following technical areas: Civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology and/or in a field related to the position to be staffed.
AEDU2. Hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
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ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1. Experience in managing large-scale projects.
AEX2. Experience using business management software such as SAP (System Analysis Program Development) and Autodesk.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Reliability Status security clearance
CE1. Be able to obtain and maintain a National Defense driver’s licence (DND 404).
CE2. Have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence issued by the Province of Quebec or equivalent issued by another Canadian Province or territory.
CE3. Ability and consent to submit a satisfactory record from the Quebec Automobile Insurance Board (SAAQ) or equivalent issued by another Canadian Province or territory.
CE4. Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
CE5. Availability and willingness to travel outside the Headquarters Area.
*Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment
Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
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▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.
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.