Contaminated Sites Officer / Senior Contaminated Sites Officer - Anticipatory

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Education:
Bachelor of Science from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in physical geography, biology, earth science, environmental sciences, toxicology or other sciences related to the position.

Degree equivalency

PC-02 and PC-03:
- *Significant experience conducting sample collection, data analysis and reviewing environmental studies to address specific environmental issues and risks related to contaminated sites.
- *Significant experience in planning and conducting Phase 1-3 Environmental Site Assessments and/or risk assessment in the field to address specific environmental issues and risk related to contaminated sites.
- Experience in project management.

*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally gained over 5 years.

PC-03 Only:
- Experience in the management and delivery of a contaminated sites program.
- Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

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

Master’s Degree

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Canadian and BC Provincial acts, regulations, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures related to assessment and management of contaminated sites.
- Knowledge of the principals of chemical transport and fate in the environment.
- Knowledge of the principals of toxicology.

Abilities:
- Ability to communicate scientific and technical data effectively verbally
- Ability to communicate scientific and technical data effectively in writing
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Personal Suitability:
- Values and Ethics – integrity and respect
- Thinking Things Through – analysis and ideas
- Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations and partners
- Excellence through Results – Initiative

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

Operational Requirements:
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to work overtime
- Willingness to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Requirement to travel using various modes of transportation including but not limited to: logging road via automobile, boat, plane, helicopter in order to access remote sites throughout the Pacific Region.
- Requirement to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when participating in site visits throughout the region.
- Physically able to work in rugged environmental conditions and terrains.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.