Job Description

Job Requisition Id: 163970
Business Function: Property and Asset Management
Primary City: Ottawa
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPMGA02
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/12/2023

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.



Manages the design, specification, and installation of structural and building science elements for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of all CPC-occupied buildings. Is the corporate authority for structural engineering and building science and is accountable for the standard of quality for all installations.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Manager, Real Estate Structural Engineering.

• Manages in-house and consultant resources for the design, preparation of specifications and drawings, review of shop drawings, site inspection, and acceptance of structural and building science elements for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of all CPC occupied buildings.

• Establishes and monitors corporate structural and building science standards and guidelines, including floor loading in operations facilities, and ensures the provision of structural and building science systems to satisfy the requirements established by Corporate Design Standards and Prototypical Design. Ensures the application of relevant codes and regulations.

• Provides terms of reference for structural and building science consultant requirements, and provides advice and recommendations on consultant selection.

• Ensures that consultants\' building programs comply with functional corporate requirements, project-specific requirements and the provision of structural and building science systems.

• Reviews and approves consultants\' designs at conceptual stage, ensuring compliance with functional corporate requirements and project-specific requirements before proceeding to final design. Approves consultants\' final designs, ensuring compliance with general corporate requirements and project-specific requirements before proceeding to construction.

• Reviews and approves final consultant designs for major projects confirming the recommended implementation regarding best design practice. Ensures cost efficiencies have been carried forward to the final design are within or better than industry norms. Continuously seek and identify cost efficiency opportunities based on industry bench marks and technological advancements.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Investigates structural and building science problems in existing buildings, such as floor loadings or envelope failure, and recommends corrective action. Decides on the engagement of specialized consultants where cost effective and appropriate. Procures consultants services as required to resolve mechanical/electrical technical issues and questions.

• Provides professional structural engineering expertise and support to Mail Operations, Commercial Operations, Systems and Engineering, and other Real Estate and Corporate groups, and Regional organizations for project definition and implementation.

• Organizes and directs national building programs, which have structural engineering considerations in general - and floor load considerations in particular - as a major element.

• Liaises with manufacturers and specialized organizations such as the National Research Council (NRC), and professional construction associations to maintain standards and guidelines on a current basis. Maintains effective working relations with users, consultants, other Corporate functions and the Regions.

• Through monitoring and audits, ensures that the integrity of the design process is maintained in an outsourced and decentralized project delivery structure

• Keeps informed of technological advances as these affect structural and building science issues and initiates action to effect appropriate modifications.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in structural engineering. Alternatively a college diploma in structural technology

Experience

• 7-10 years\' experience in managing the design, specifications and installation of structural building systems and equipment for the construction, renovation and maintenance of large industrial and commercial facilities
• 7-10 years\' experience with design and construction of medium to large industrial building( foundations, slabs, steel structure, roofs, parking lots)
• Experience in providing technical advice for building structural systems/ installations/ modifications

Other Candidate Requirements

• Review of consultant designs for compliance to CPC specifications and building codes
• Civil experience with geo technical review would be an asset, for building foundation, parking lots
• Able to cooperate with others and to motivate the team to accomplish goals
• Can make detailed plans with clear action steps and gain agreement to proposals and plans
• Adaptable and receptive to new ideas

Other Information

• 24 months temporary assignment with possibility of extension or permanency

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada\'s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

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Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Leadership Behaviours
Decision Making - A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner that aligns with the corporation\'s best interests.
Accountability - An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds themselves and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.
Business Orientation - A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.
Execution - A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.
Leading People - A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.

Our Values

We value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.

Canada Post\'s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.

Safety - We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.
Customer - We serve Canadians with pride and passion.
Respect - We treat each other with fairness and respect.
Integrity - We act responsibly and with integrity.
Transformation - We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.

Employment Type: Full-Time

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