Program Officer: PM-01 (Stream 1) and PM-02 (Stream 2) - ANTICIPATORY

Important messages

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Please indicate which stream(s) you are applying for and provide concrete examples of how you meet each essential education and experience qualification and any applicable asset education and experience qualification in no more than two paragraphs per qualification.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and linguistic profiles, security requirements and/or tenures within Environment and Climate Change Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Education:

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
ED1. A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
EX1. Extensive* experience in reviewing, compiling and validating data from various sources, such as paper documents and computerized databases.
EX2. Experience in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet Explorer (or other web browser) and MS Outlook (or other email program).
EX3. Experience in working with regulations and standard operating procedures.
EX4. Experience working with external clients or stakeholders.

*Extensive is defined for Stream 1 as a minimum of one year of relevant experience within the last five years for PM-01 positions.
*Extensive is defined for Stream 2 as a minimum of two years of relevant experience within the last five years for PM-02 positions.

FOR STREAM 1 (PM-01):
EX5. Experience in data entry.

FOR STREAM 2 (PM-02):
EX6. Experience in working within the requirements of service standards.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC), or English Essential or French Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
K1. Knowledge of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) or the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation on International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA)
K2. Knowledge of the Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR) or the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Abilities:

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
A1. Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

FOR STREAM 1 (PM-01):
A4. Ability to enter data efficiently and accurately.

FOR STREAM 2 (PM-02):
A5. Ability to maintain a tracking system for requests originating from external clients and ensure that deadlines are adhered to.

Personal Suitability:

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Reliability
PS3. Attention to detail
PS4. Client Service orientation
PS5. Judgement

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime occasionally and on short notice.
Willingness and ability to work on assigned schedule during the hours of service from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Willingness and ability to travel, when required.

Other information

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when attending the required test(s) and/or interview(s).

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the answers you will provide in all of the screening questions you will be required to answer in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) questionnaire.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at
http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.