Environmental Analyst

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All applications must be submitted online at www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Do not email, fax or mail-in applications as these will not be accepted.

Candidates must apply online in order to answer the screening questions. When answering these questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. Please specify when, where and how you gained this experience using specific examples, including dates and the role you played at that time. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through your responses to the screening questions, your covering letter, and/or your résumé.

Duties

The Environmental Analyst is responsible for ensuring all IOGC’s and other environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations in relation to oil and gas activities on First Nation reserve land are promoted and adhered to. The position requires careful consideration of social (including Traditional Ecological Knowledge), economic and environmental factors as well as legal requirements, emerging scientific research, technology, and industry best practices.

Environmental Analysts are IOGC’s frontline representatives and the relationships developed and maintained with First Nation representatives and Chief and Councils are paramount. The Environmental Analyst is responsible for ensuring both the spirit and intent of federal Aboriginal consultation requirements are met and documented throughout the life cycle of oil and gas development projects.

The work can be stressful in that it involves balancing multiple priorities. The incumbent must work towards reconciling the interests of many parties who often have conflicting interests, developing new policies and practices which reflect the dual mandate of fulfilling the Crown's fiduciary and statutory obligations as well as furthering First Nation initiatives to manage and control their oil and gas resources. Careful consideration and diligence is required to ensure activities and decisions do not adversely affect the government’s position in potential legal cases.

The decisions, recommendations, and policies developed and implemented by the Environment Unit have significant impact on the management of First Nations oil and gas and may also impact departmental liability, judgement, and initiatives.

Work environment

IOGC is located away from Calgary's downtown core at the west end of Anderson Road on Tsuu T'ina First Nation lands.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time term position for 9 months. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

A post-secondary science degree from a recognized University with specialization in environmental sciences, biological sciences, forestry, wildlife, agriculture, chemistry, conservation & enforcement, or other specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

*Experience in assessing, evaluating, mitigating, monitoring and overseeing the environmental impacts of oil and gas activities.
OR
*Experience in compliance, remediation and reclamation of oil and gas activities.

*Experience is defined as a minimum of 5 years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of pre-planning environmental review processes.
2. Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation and regulations, particularly those applicable to the provincial oil and gas regulators and related to oil and gas projects.
3. General knowledge of operational standards, incident management and other environmental practices related to the oil and gas industry.

Ability:
1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing situations.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Personal Suitabilities:
1. Effective interpersonal skills
2. Sound Judgement
3. Attention to Detail
4. Reliability

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

Experience:
1. Experience in oil and gas regulatory compliance.
2. Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with First Nations including Chiefs and Councils.
3. Experience in being innovative and resourceful.

Knowledge:
1. Awareness of First Nation history and current affairs affecting Indigenous peoples.

Ability:
1. Ability to integrate relevant scientific, technological, Traditional Environmental Knowledge (TEK) or other information and skills to make decisions, recommendations, develop plans, policies, and procedures.
2. Ability to locate, gather, organize and share information using appropriate technology and information systems and identify areas for improvement.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as members of the following designated Employment Equity group: Aboriginal people

Operational Requirements:
1. Valid Driver’s License
2. Willingness to travel to remote locations via vehicle, propeller aircraft, helicopter, all-terrain vehicles, etc.) & work on Reserve Lands with oil and gas activities (including sour gas sites), work overtime and wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or an organizational need. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
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 to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can: modify your application/resume at any time before the closing date, verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and be notified electronically of assessment details and results. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

INFORMATION ABOUT INDIAN OIL & GAS CANADA:

IOGC is an organization committed to managing and regulating oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands. It is a special operating agency within Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. IOGC is responsible for the administration of oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands across Canada, primarily south of the 60th parallel. Most of IOGC's work is in Western Canada in the area of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

Benefits of working at IOGC include: work-life balance, full benefits and comprehensive pensions, flexible work hours, performance pay, market allowance, banked time, confidential Employee Assistance Program, personal and career development, reward and recognition program, on-the-job training and classroom training.

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.