Electronic Security Systems Specialist - Project lead

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Assessment accommodation

*** Please note that this process replaces the following process: # 2024-PEN-EA-NHQ-189672.

We encourage you to self-identify during the application process. The committee could decide to initially evaluate applicants who are part of one of the four employment equity groups: Women, People with disabilities, Members of visible minorities and Indigenous.

Duties

The incumbent leads and manages projects in the field of electronic security systems to ensure efficient, timely and effective delivery of electronic security systems in grouped establishments in one or many regions across Canada. This includes overseeing the design, installation, and integration of electronic security systems. The incumbent ensures proper coordination of infrastructure requirements, such as cabling, electronic wiring, and other components, while managing stakeholder collaboration and ensuring compliance with operational standards and policies.

Work environment

The Electronic Security Systems Branch of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment where the mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of systems and equipment in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters and community correctional centers located throughout Canada. The systems we manage are diverse such as uninterruptible power supply, movement and fences detection systems, closed-circuit television systems, door controls, alarms, radios, access, etc.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "You must write a cover letter of a minimum of 750 words and a maximum of three pages in which you explain, using examples from your professional experience, how you meet the following qualifications: • Significant experience in the planning, development, and implementation of projects related to infrastructure or equipment for large facilities. “Significant experience” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex inter-related activities and the performance of these duties for a period of approximately 12 months on a full time basis within the last five years. • Experience in managing professional contract services such as, but not limited to contractors, consultants, engineers, or technicians. • Experience with financial management including budget planning, tracking and forecasting activities; • Experience to provide advice, guidance and to formulate recommendations to support decision-making in project management. The information you provide in your cover letter must also be reflected in your résumé to allow the selection committee to assess the level, duration, and extent of your experience in relation to the required qualifications. Failure to provide this information as prescribed may result in the rejection of your application."

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

EDUCATION :

· A secondary school diploma AND completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

· Significant* experience in planning, developing and implementing projects related to infrastructure or equipment for large facilities**
· Experience in managing professional contract services such as, but not limited to contractors, consultants, engineers, or technicians
· Experience with financial management including budget planning, tracking and forecasting activities
· Experience to provide advice, guidance and to formulate recommendations to support decision-making in project management

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex inter-related activities and the performance of these duties for a period of approximately 12 months on a full time basis within the last five years.
** Large facility is defined as a building and grounds which are similar in size to a correctional institution, hospital, airport, shopping mall, college campus or factory.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION :

· Diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :

· Significant* experience in planning, developing and implementing projects related to electronic security systems***
· Experience working in a correctional facility
· Experience working on infrastructure projects in a Federal or Provincial Government Department

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex inter-related activities and the performance of these duties for a period of approximately 12 months on a full time basis within the last five years.
***Electronic Security Systems encompass, but are not limited to : uninterruptible power supplies, movement and fence detection systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, door controls, alarms, radios, and access systems. These systems include their installation, integration, and maintenance, along with the supporting infrastructure such as cabling, electronic wiring, and other essential components.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES :

· Ability to communicate in writing
· Ability to communicate orally

COMPETENCIES :

· Demonstrating integrity and respect
· Working effectively with others
· Thinking things through
· Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

· Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.
· Willingness and ability to visit and inspect work in correctional institutions.

Conditions of employment

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.

Information on employment equity

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

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.

Contact information

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