Regional Manager, Real Property and Environment

About the position

Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis.

The Real Property and Environment Branch (RPEB) is a dynamic and forward-looking corporate services organization that aims to ensure that NRCan has optimal real property assets that enable the delivery of world class science programs while balancing sustainability and affordability. To respond to the Horizontal Fixed Asset Review, RPEB has embarked on an ambitious change agenda that involves leading NRCan through significant real property transformation as well as modernizing business practices, processes and systems. The organization is well connected to the Real Property Institute of Canada and works collaboratively with other government departments to share best practices, work collaboratively and problem solve together. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in a number of communities, such as: the Pride Network, the Indigenous Employee Network, which has launched a Circle of Nations Learning Centre, where all NRCan employees, both Indigenous and nonindigenous, come together to participate in traditional ceremonies; and the Visible Minority Advisory Council, with the vision to achieve a harmonious and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. NRCan is also a strong promoter of women in science and participates each year in numerous activities that promote women in the workforce.

Intent of the process
The intention of the process is to staff one position on an indeterminate or determinate basis.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
This position operates in a dynamic and demanding environment that supports activities in remote Arctic regions. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel frequently, including to isolated northern locations, and to reside in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for extended periods as part of rotational assignments that may last several weeks. Travel will be required by both commercial and charter aircraft, often under changing and challenging weather conditions. The role also requires the flexibility to work overtime on short notice to meet operational needs. Regular visits to project sites and facilities will involve working outdoors in Arctic environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme weather, cold temperatures, and rugged terrain.

Conditions of employment

• Secret Status security clearance
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial/territorial equivalent).

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including travel to remote northern locations.
• Willingness and ability to work in Resolute Bay, NU for extended periods of time, including rotational assignments lasting several weeks.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion and on short notice to meet operational requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel by commercial and charter aircraft under varying weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in Arctic environmental conditions while visiting project sites and facilities.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary diploma are:
- An acceptable combination or education, training and/or experience.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in at least three (3) categories of the real property domain, listed below:

o Facility Management
o Facility Operations
o Facility Maintenance
o Accommodations management
o Project Delivery• Experience in managing and supervising a team of employees. • Experience in financial forecasting, monitoring budget expenditures, and providing strategic financial advice and recommendations to management.• Experience in developing and presenting strategic advice and recommendations to senior management* within the real property domain through products such as reports, presentations, and briefing notes. • Experience facilitating effective engagement and coordination among different stakeholders during a planning process.• Experience in implementing, and/or administering policy initiatives, programs, or projects related to real property domain, listed above.
* Senior management refers to an executive level position (director level and equivalent and above)

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the legislation, regulations and policies of the federal government pertaining to real property management including Canada Labour Code, health and safety, and/or environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of real property management trends and recent developments.
• Knowledge of real property project management, risk management, and project leadership practices.

COMPETENCIES
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with sector clients and service providers.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EDUCATION
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university or college with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position such as business administration, commerce, urban planning, engineering, or architecture. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

ASSET CERTIFICATION
• Certification or training from a recognized real property association such as IFMA, BOMA, AAIC, REIC, or other.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in developing Building Management Plans and commissioning supporting studies such as Building Condition Reports and Investigation and Analysis Reports.

• Experience in real property analysis and asset benchmarking in support of broad portfolio management objectives.• Experience in life cycle management and/or real estate investment analysis (e.g. valuation, revenue forecasts, rate of return, asset benchmarking/performance measurement).• Experience in working at a science or research facility.• Experience planning, coordinating or delivering infrastructure, construction or capital projects in remote and/or Arctic environments.• Experience supporting or coordinating procurement and contracting activities in Northern or remote locations.• Experience applying or supporting Indigenous procurement requirements, Indigenous participation initiatives and/or socio-economic procurement obligations within Government of Canada procurement processes.• Experience working collaboratively with federal partners such as Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the Department of National Defence (DND), territorial governments or other organizations involved in northern infrastructure delivery.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• Contact information for 2 references

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Christina Tarksy - HR Specialist Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

Apply