Client Accommodation Services Advisor

Client Accommodation Services Advisor

Reference number : SVC22J

Selection process number : -SVC-EDM-EA- Public Services and Procurement Canada - Accommodation and Portfolio Management

Edmonton (Alberta), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Regina (Saskatchewan)

AS-04, AS-05

$71, to $92, (AS-04, $71, - $77, / AS-05, $85, - $92,)

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Self-declaration :

Closing date : 29 December - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Update : Amendment to closing date

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.

HERES HOW THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS WILL GO :

STEP 1- INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

Tell us about yourself! We want to know why you would be the ideal candidate for this position and what you would bring to this role.

You can do this by clicking Apply Online

We have included questions in the online application, please put some thought into answering these questions, they will help us to better understand your experience.

As part of this process you have been asked to provide us with a cover letter responding to the following question : Please describe the last real property project you lead or strategy you developed.

Your response should be in essay format and should include the following information :

Project description - location and size.

In what capacity you were involved in the project and define your role and responsibility clearly.

Identify any strategic advice and making recommendations you may have made.

Include the biggest challenge you faced on this project and how you solved that challenge.

The current status of the project.

This letter may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing.

STEP 2 SCREENING THE APPLICATIONS :

Your responses to the screening questions will be reviewed to determine if you have the following experience and education.

Please make sure that you tell us about your experience and education. We need very specific examples demonstrating how you meet experience and education requirements.

This is your chance to let us know why you are the ideal candidate.

STEP 3- INTERVIEW :

Based on your resume, you may be invited to an interview. An interview can include a written assessment and oral interview.

Duties

These positions report to the Regional Manager, Accommodation Management.

Accommodation Management is responsible for the provision of office accommodation to other government departments.

The positions are responsible for the following :

• managing a portfolio of clients office space needs;
• developing office accommodation strategies, preparing investment management reports, and presenting business cases for project approval;

leading multi-disciplinary project teams in the delivery of office space projects

reporting on project scope, schedule and budget; and

understanding the future of office and modernization; and

providing client service

Work environment

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.

Intent of the process

This process will establish a pool of qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within PSPC (indeterminate, term, acting, assignment, or secondment).

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "As part of this process you have been asked to provide us with a cover letter responding to the following question : Please describe the last real property project you lead or strategy you developed.

Your response should be in essay format and should include the following information : Project description - location and size.

In what capacity you were involved in the project and define your role and responsibility clearly. Identify any strategic advice and making recommendations you may have made.

Include the biggest challenge you faced on this project and how you solved that challenge. The current status of the project.

This letter may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing."

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

Education :

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

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

English essential

Experience :

For AS-04 opportunities :

Recent experience working as a project team member actively involved in the planning and implementing of real property projects or strategies

Experience working with financial budgets

Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams, working groups or committees

For AS-05 opportunities :

• Recent and significant experience in the leading, planning and implementing of complex real property projects or strategies
• Recent and significant experience in managing project financial budgets including financial tracking of budgets, and / or expenditures

Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, working groups or committees

Significant experience preparing business cases or investment analysis reports.

For the purpose of this selection process :

Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last 5 years.

Significant is defined as one consecutive year and refers to the breadth and depth of experience normally acquired through direct responsibility to a wide and variety of complex files or projects in the field of work in question.

Complex is defined as a project with a major risk factor, including but not limited to : challenging clients, high security requirements, high media or stakeholder interest, or senior management involvement.

Knowledge :

For AS-04 opportunities :

Knowledge of project management theories

For AS-05 opportunities :

Knowledge of project management theories

Knowledge of theories and principles of financial planning and investment analysis

Key Leadership Competencies :

For all opportunities)

Demonstrating Integrity & Respect

Thinking things through

Working Effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Client Service level 1

Abilities :

For all opportunities)

Ability to use excel at an intermediate level

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally

Ability to work with minimal supervision

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

Education :

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in business administration, economics or some other specialty related to the position.

Experience :

Experience using the Government of Canada real property and financial database (SIGMA)

Experience providing real property services to Government of Canada departments

Knowledge :

Knowledge of procedures to deliver accommodation services

Abilities :

Ability to use Excel at an advanced level

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.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment :

Ability to travel, including overnight

Possession of a valid drivers license or mobility to the extent of possession of a valid drivers license within the limits of Treasury Board policy

Ability to work overtime

Reliability Status

Other information

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.