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Do heritage buildings and preserving Canada’s history interest you? Do you wish to contribute to the effort of greening government operations and sustainable development?
If you are committed, motivated and rigorous in your analyses, research, recommendations and reports and if you want to be part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate on a daily basis with experts from different fields, you may be the candidate we are looking for!
PSPC's Technical Services Sectors across Canada are called upon to use their expertise in the service of the Department as well as other federal agencies and departments for the achievement of various real property mandates.
For example :
• Lead various projects, studies, research and analyses in the portfolio;
• Propose measures to promote compliance with Treasury Board’s Directive on the Management of Real Property, standards and regulations, the achievement of departmental and federal government objectives in order to ensure the compliance and sustainability of the real estate portfolio of PSPC;
• Provide advice on the impact that proposed projects, activities and decisions may have on the portfolio’s heritage value, and recommend appropriate measures;
• Interact with numerous clients, partner organizations, representatives of regulatory bodies and internal and external professional groups in order to provide various heritage conservation advice;
• Sit on national committees and act as an expert in a cutting-edge area of heritage conservation to advise the Department and clients.
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 anticipatory process is to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates to staff various Heritage Architect positions with various tenures, linguistic requirements and security requirements across Canada within Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Positions to be staffed may be located (but not limited to) in the following cities: Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Gatineau, Québec and Halifax.
Positions to be filled: 5
Your résumé.
EDUCATION
EDU 1 Graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.
CERTIFICATION
EDU2 Licence as a professional architect in Canada.
EXPÉRIENCE
EX1 Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior management and clients on the potential impacts of proposed projects or programs to ensure compliance with legislation and priorities.
EX2 Experience in leading multidisciplinary heritage project teams.
EX3 Experience in providing investigation and design services in architectural conservation services to clients while applying architectural conservation standards and guidelines.
ASSETS
EDUCATION
AEDU1: Recognized training in the field of heritage conservation related to the protection of historic buildings or cultural landscapes.
EXPERIENCE
AEX 1: Experience supervising employees.
Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
- Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
- English essential
- French essential
- English or French essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
K1 Knowledge of current policies and regulations related to architecture and heritage conservation and their application to real property programs or projects.
K2 Knowledge of historic construction methods in the Canadian context, including materials and techniques used to conserve heritage buildings.
K3 Knowledge of investigative and testing techniques related to heritage building condition assessment.
COMPETENCIES
C1 Client Service – Level 2: Ensures high-quality client service
C2 Achieve Results
C3 Promote innovation and guide change
C4 Uphold integrity and respect
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For information on Client Service Competency – Level 2 please visit the following website:
(https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.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)
For more information regarding Key Leadership Competencies: (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html)
ABILITIES
AB1 Ability to interpret project or program requirements.
AB2 Ability to communicating effectively in writing.
AB3 Ability to communicating effectively orally.
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
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel to locations throughout Canada and occasionally abroad.
Reliability Status security clearance, or Secret security clearance
Maintain professional registration as an architect in Canada.
Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites
Willingness and ability to undergo construction safety training certification
Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment.
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 need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.
For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in 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.
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.
The successful candidate must be willing and able to relocate depending on the position to be staffed. Flexible work arrangements are available. Regular visits to construction sites may be required and attendance at meetings may be necessary, depending on the position to be staffed. Individual work agreements will be prepared.
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APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step
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* ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED *
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INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you:
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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.
Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" or cut and paste from résumés 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 such as written examination, candidate assessment, interviews and reference checks. Note that the examples provided in your application and assessment methods may be verified through your references. 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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❗️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 degree/diploma, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.
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.
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 provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).
Depending on the number of applicants, department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as a top-down approach, invocation of assets and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.
A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates such as written examination, candidate self-assessment, interviews and reference checks. Note that the examples provided in your application and assessment methods may be verified through your references.
Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed and/or validated throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application and includes correspondence (written or oral) with HR or Management.
You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.
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 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.