Regulatory and Science Advisor

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This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The salary range for this position is $81982- $97558, plus northern allowance and vacation travel assistance. This position may also come with subsidized Crown housing. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php

Duties

Evaluation of water licence applications and resource development proposals for compliance with legislation, regulations (e.g. Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act, Nunavut Waters Regulations), and department policy; professional expertise, guidance and consulting services to the department, proponents, other federal and territorial government agencies, Inuit and First Nations organizations and stakeholders on technical, engineering and policy issues related to water management in Nunavut and preparation of technical papers to provide the results of additional research or study of project-related influences on water management in Nunavut from specific development components or mitigations in the environmental assessment and/or water licensing phases of review.

Work environment

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada wants YOU to be a part of our team! Visit http://www.aadncaandc.gc.ca/ for more information on what the department is doing.

For more information on what the Government of Canada has to offer as an employer, read the Top 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service! https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/site/proudly-serving/top-10-reasons-join-public-service.html

Intent of the process

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.

Please note: One indeterminate positions to be staffed.

A qualified pool of candidates resulting from this staffing process will be established and may be used to fill similar positions at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and other Federal Departments and Agencies located in the North with various tenures (Specified Period, Indeterminate, Acting, Assignement, Secondment, *Interchange Canada) depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter providing CONCRETE EXAMPLES which illustrate how they meet the EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE factors listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS and ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (if applicable). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities."

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:

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable Specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• *Significant experience in conducting technical review of project development applications to characterize potential impacts and mitigations to water.
* Significant experience is generally gained over a period of approximately two years.

• Experience in identifying the need for and managing contracts with independent consulting companies within fixed timelines.

• Experience in providing advice to senior management.

• Experience with the use of computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of environmental sciences related to water and to water resource management in Nunavut.

• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and governance related to water resource Management in Nunavut.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret environmental data and critique technical reports and submissions related to water.

• Ability to design and lead multi-disciplinary scientific and technical reviews with respect to potential impacts to water.

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and listening).

• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence and to deliver presentations.

• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Demonstrating integrity and respect

• Thinking things through

• Working effectively with others

• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Master degree in relevant field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a Northern environment.

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

• Experience with project management.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of government and institutes of public government in Nunavut.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in lnuktitut.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

• lndigenous Peoples: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to travel.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Reliability Security Clearance

• Health Canada Medical Clearance (if required)

• Oath / Solemn Affirmation

Other information

All information pertaining to this process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your account at jobs.gc.ca. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail and account at jobs.gc.ca on a regular basis for new communication regarding this selection process.

Several methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

All job applications must be submitted via the jobs.gc.ca site.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment or deployment in order to protect employee's indeterminate status.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If the candidate has been educated outside of Canada, it is the candidate's responsibility to have his or her certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process. Guidance may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/.

*Note: Interchange Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html) facilitates temporary assignments of individuals working outside the Government of Canada (for example, employees of Inuit organizations, Government of Nunavut, etc.) to work within its public services.

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.