Senior Environmental Assessment Coordinator

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate English Essential position in Yellowknife.
A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures,security requirements, linguistic profiles and/or requirements within Environment and Climate Change Canada in Iqaluit as well as the Prairie and Northern Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:

ED1- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in environmental or biological science, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Note:
1.The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1. Experience leading or working in a team regarding the implementation or coordination of an environmental program.

EX2. Experience providing scientific and technical advice, or briefing, on environmental programs or projects.

EX3. Experience in collaborating with officials from the federal government, provincial/territorial government, Indigenous groups, municipalities, or industry on environmental protection issues.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION - Education:

AED1. Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in an environmental or biological science or other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - Experience:

AEX1. Experience with the environmental assessment of large project proposals such as mines, oil and gas production or pipeline developments, major infrastructure, etc.

AEX2. Experience supervising staff.

AEX3. Experience in planning, writing or evaluating technical documentation such as: environmental impact assessment and advice; environmental monitoring studies.

AEX4. Experience in conducting Indigenous or stakeholder consultations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. Knowledge of environmental protection legislation administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
K2. Knowledge of principles and practices used in the conduct of environmental assessments such as the identification of mitigation measures.
K3. Knowledge of environmental assessment processes in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
K4. Knowledge of environmental issues related to industrial and commercial development activities.

Competencies:

C1. Effective interpersonal relationships
C2. Judgment
C3. Adaptability
C4. Dependability

Abilities:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to integrate and synthesize complex information from widely dispersed sources in order to identify issues of key relevance.
A4. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize in order to meet objectives.

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

Organizational Needs:
Preference given to persons self identifying as Beneficiaries under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Travel required including travel to remote communities and locations.
• Work extended hours and conduct field visits.
• A Valid driver’s license.
• Candidates will be required to complete a Personal Health Declaration as the postings are in locations considered to be an isolated post. In addition, project site visits often involve chartered aircraft, the use of ice roads and boats to remote sites where medical facilities and services are not readily accessible.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.