Chief, Environment, Health & Safety (Anticipatory)

Intent of the process

This anticipatory selection process will be used to indeterminately or determinately staff the abovementioned position. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established from this anticipatory process and may be used to staff similar positions where tenure, language requirements and security requirements may vary according to the position to be staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "You must provide a cover letter in which you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (if applicable). You must use each criterion as a header and then, using clear and concrete examples, write one or two paragraphs explaining when, where and how you obtained each education and experience criterion. Describe the examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the screening board can clearly understand the circumstances. Content of your response must be supported by your résumé. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected. Your résumé will be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Please note that point form or a “copy and paste” from your résumé are not sufficient. Failure to provide a complete application, consisting of both a cover letter and a résumé, may result in your application being rejected. Please note that the cover letter and/or résumé may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing."

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’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in environment, geology, chemistry or other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the management or execution of programs related to the Environment or Health & Safety.

Experience in providing recommendation and counsel to Upper Management.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, in any science specialization or discipline relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience in human resources and finance management.

Experience in production and/or management of Health & Safety management systems
or environmental management systems according to OSHAS 18001 or ISO 14001 standards.

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

Various language requirements
Position to be staffed: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
Pool: Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations applicable to the Environment.

Knowledge of general principles of management of environmental files (ex.: species at risk, hazmat, effluents, halocarbon, petroleum product storage tanks) or health & Safety files (ex.: accidents, return to work, protective personal equipment, machinery lock up).

Knowledge of ISO 14001 or OSHAS 18001 norm.

ABILITIES:

Ability to efficiently communicate verbally.

Ability to efficiently communicate in writing.

Ability to manage : analysing, solving problems, delegating, planning, organizing, managing programs.

Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.

Ability to provide counsel and recommendation to Upper Management.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Initiative;

Judgement;

Effective interpersonal relationships;

Leadership;

Client service orientation;

Focus on results.

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, Part II, and of legislation and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel occasionally and to work overtime when needed.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.