Environmental Officer and Environmental Management Program Officer (Various Streams)

Important messages

There are two (2) streams in this selection process:
Stream one (1): Contaminated Sites
Stream two (2): Environmental Management

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates may not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is the lead federal Department in managing Canada's fisheries and safeguarding its waters. The Office of Environmental Coordination supports these goals by working with other DFO staff to continuously improve environmental performance and to achieve compliance with our environmental responsibilities. Our team is the lead on the development of an Environmental Management System that supports continuous improvement for all of the environmental aspects of our business.

This dynamic team works together to develop policies, guidance documents, training and to conduct environmental audits to ensure environmental consistency. As a member of the team you will have the opportunity to interact with staff from different groups within DFO and learn how we advance our goals of sustainable aquatic ecosystems and support safe and secure Canadian waters while fostering economic prosperity across maritime sectors and fisheries.

As an employee of Fisheries and Oceans Canada you will have the opportunity to learn and challenge yourself. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates which will be used to staff one indeterminate position (PC 02) and three determinate positions, one at the PC 02 level and two at the PC 03 level. The pool may be used in the future to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (casual, term, indeterminate) within Fisheries and Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in environmental sciences, environmental studies, ecology, biology, geology, chemistry, environmental engineering or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

STREAM 1: CONTAMINATED SITES
PC-02 and PC-03:

*Experience in planning, implementing, and/or managing contaminated sites projects.
*Experience is defined as depth and breadth normally gained over approximately 2 years.

*Experience in the analysis and interpretation of environmental data for the preparation and/or review of technical reports related to contaminated sites.
*Experience is defined as depth and breadth normally gained over approximately 2 years.

*Experience in providing technical advice on matters relating to contaminated sites.
*Experience is defined as depth and breadth normally gained over approximately 2 years.

PC-03 Only:
Experience in the management and delivery of an environmental program.

STREAM 2: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PC02 and PC03:

*Experience in planning, implementing, and/or managing projects relating to environmental compliance, sustainable development or environmental management systems.
*Experience is defined as depth and breadth normally gained over approximately 2 years.

*Experience working with stakeholders, clients, and/or organizations to improve environmental performance (e.g. greening building operations, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance).
*Experience is defined as depth and breadth normally gained over approximately 2 years.

PC-03 Only:
Experience in the management and delivery of an environmental program.

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

STREAM 1: CONTAMINATED SITES
PC-02 and PC-03:

**Significant experience conducting phased environmental sites assessments, sediment toxicity studies, risk assessments, and/or remediation, including sample collection, data analysis, and/or writing related technical reports.
**Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally gained over a period of 5 years.

Experience managing Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) projects or programs.

PC-03 Only:
Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

Experience in the planning and development of federal procurement tools such as standing offers or supply arrangements

STREAM 2: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
PC-02 and PC-03:
***Significant experience conducting environmental inspections or audits which evaluate regulatory compliance and/or or which evaluate Environmental Management System performance.
***Significant experience is defined as depth and breadth normally gained by leading a minimum of 5 environmental inspections or audits or conducting a minimum of 2 environmental management system audits.

Experience providing energy management services, including monitoring, tracking and reporting on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, interpreting energy audit results, and/or making recommendations on renewable energy, energy efficiency or sustainable infrastructure.

Experience with BOMA BEST/LEED Accreditation.

PC-03 Only:
Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

PC-02 and PC-03:

STREAM 1: CONTAMINATED SITES:
Knowledge of federal regulatory framework (legislation, regulations, and policies) related to contaminated sites.
Knowledge of contaminated sites procedures and practices.

STREAM 2: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
Knowledge of Canadian Environmental legislation, guidelines, codes, standards and industry best management practices related to environmental management.
Knowledge of environmental auditing processes.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to research, analyze, and provide recommendations to senior management on environmental management issues.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions will require a secret security clearance.

Other information

A written exam will be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet each essential qualification in order to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate/individual to be appointed.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

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.