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 will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications: Education, Essential Experience.
Failure to provide this information in the requested fields may result in your application being rejected.
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Candidates MUST submit their application through the online system available at: GC jobs. Applications submitted in any other format will not be accepted. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
ABOUT US
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the courts. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.
OUR MISSION
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
The Technical Services, Prairie Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment whose mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio of more than $ 8 billion dollars in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The facilities we manage are varied, such as buildings and structures, building systems, infrastructure for utilities such as water, electricity and sewer, oil reservoirs, thermal power plants, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences and barriers, and vehicles.
A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent or temporary.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience analyzing and interpreting technical documents related to building construction (i.e., shop drawings, specifications, sketches, blueprints, etc.)
• Experience writing scope of work or terms of reference related to construction projects.
• Significant** experience planning, managing, and monitoring building construction projects and/or contracts.
** Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 1 year within the last 3 years.
English essential
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
ABILITIES:
• Ability to write technical scopes of work related to construction
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of building construction inspections against required deliverables
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in architecture or mechanical, electrical, civil, or geotechnical engineering.
• Eligibility for, or in receipt of, certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
• Certified technician or engineering technologist in a Canadian province association.
• Professional certification “Project Management Professional (PMP)” obtained from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or other professional designation related to project management issued by a recognized institution.
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience using computer-aided drafting and design software (example: AutoCAD).
• Experience in providing technical advice and support to develop project proposals.
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience working in a correctional environment
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
To support employment equity objectives, diversity and inclusion and/or to meet business objectives, selection may be limited to a member of an equity-seeking group.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.
• Willingness and ability to work within a correctional environment.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Reliability Status security clearance
Candidate must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements and must maintain it throughout employment
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
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their responses that they meet the essential education and experience qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out and rejected from the process.
We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.
You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
For this selection process, we will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this selection process. It is your responsibility to inform of any change of address, telephone number and / or email address. You must ensure to check/view your email accounts including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. Candidates who respond past the deadline risk being removed from the selection process.
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.