Environmental Officer - Anticipatory

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Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their screening answers how they meet essential and asset qualifications in education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria. Candidates must write one or two paragraphs for each, demonstrating how they meet them and citing concrete examples (when, where, how). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Résumés may only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in your answers. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Work environment

WHAT TO EXPECT

Health Canada's Regulatory Operations and Regions Branch - Controlled Substances and Environmental Health Directorate - Environmental Health Programs is seeking motivated individuals with a background in environmental health-related sciences. The ideal candidate enjoys working within a team environment and is an excellent communicator. You will work as part of a national team in the Edmonton office to deliver the Radon program as part of the Outreach and Engagement Unit in the Environmental Health Program. You will coordinate with other regional teams and colleagues across the country whose offices are located in downtown Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Longueuil and Halifax.

The Environmental Officer (Radon) is a member of the Outreach and Engagement Unit in the Environmental Health Program. This position is responsible for Radon program delivery in Alberta and North of 60. The main objective of the position is to educate and encourage members of the public to test their dwellings for radon; and to mitigate is levels are above Health Canada guideline. This objective is accomplished mainly through public outreach including targeted public presentations and tradeshows; developing stakeholder relationships and managing contracts with non- governmental organisations, industry, and provincial/territorial governments; and liaising with other Health Canada Directorates to maximize outreach to the Canadian public.

Intent of the process

This process is an anticipatory process. A pool of partially assessed candidates may be established with the exception of a Second Language Evaluation (SLE). Pools may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various linguistic profiles,(Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and bilingual imperative CBC/CBC) various security requirements, conditions of employment as well as various tenures permanent and temporary (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate) within Health Canada across Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of position and/or group and level to apply.

As positions become available, the manager will select candidates from the partially assessed pool. Applicants should be aware that the essential language qualification for this process is required solely upon appointment therefore second language evaluations will be conducted for those being considered for appointment, if they do not have valid SLE results.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

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 physics, geology, chemistry or other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders (this may include other Federal government departments, Provincial and territorial governments, non-governmental organisations, industry representatives or Indigenous groups).

Experience in conducting public outreach or awareness activities in relation to environmental health promotion (this may include delivering presentations, tradeshows, other educational events).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of radiation.
Knowledge of environmental health risks to human health.

Ability to communicate information to a non-technical audience.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Dependability
Discretion/Tact
Initiative
Judgement
Networking
Respect for Diversity
Team Player

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

Graduation with an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in Environmental Health.

Degree equivalency

Experience in managing government contracts.

Experience developing or delivering environmental projects, research or studies.

Knowledge of radon measurement techniques and mitigation.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
May be required to work overtime on weekdays or weekends.
Willing and able to travel as required, including travel north of 60
Small amounts of lifting and carrying presentation materials including but not limited to backdrops, posters, and brochures

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.

Information on employment equity

A random or top-down selection may be used at any stage of the process.

You will be required to complete an online experience questionnaire when you apply. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true. You must respond to all statements in all categories in order to proceed to the next steps.

• Written test(s) may be administered.
• Interviews will be conducted.
• Reference checks will be conducted.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the prescribed timeframe will result in your application not being referred to the hiring manager. The applicant shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for a position

Proof of education will be requested if you are considered for a position.

The use of the masculine gender was adopted in this document to facilitate the reading and has no discriminatory intent.

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.

Any false and/or fraudulent information that you provide during this section process may result in:
1. The rejection of your application;
2. Not being hired;
3. The revocation of your job in the public service if you have already been hired;
4. The PSC taking any corrective action it considers appropriate; and
5. In the case of fraud, in addition to the above consequences, you may also be subject to a criminal investigation and found guilty of a criminal offence.

Language Evaluation (SLE) may be used, depending on the needs of the hiring manager.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLY MISSING INFORMATION.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Please note that candidates are responsible for submitting their application by the closing date in order to be considered. No applications will be accepted once the deadline has passed.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/927/identify_the_organization_responsible_for_recognition.canada.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will only contact those candidates screened into the process.

An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service who are invited to interviews MAY be responsible for their own travel and/or accommodation expenses. Requests for reimbursement of limited travel and/or accommodation expenses MAY be considered by the selection board on a case-by-case basis and will require you to obtain approval from the selection board PRIOR TO making any such travel/accommodation arrangements. In some cases, interviews MAY be conducted by telephone or videoconferencing, where Health Canada facilities are available.

Successful candidates from outside the Federal Public Service who are appointed to temporary positions (for a duration less than 1 year) will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

Successful candidates from outside the Federal Public Service who are appointed to a position (permanent or of any temporary duration greater than one year) may be authorized for reimbursement of relocation expenses up to $5,000. This will be evaluated on a case by case basis and the candidate needs to obtain prior approval.

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.