PC-03 Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist

Update: The posting period has been extended until August 27, 2018.

If you have already applied, you can modify your application until August 27, 2018.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

* PREFERENCE GIVEN TO INUIT ENROLLED UNDER THE NUNAVUT AGREEMENT.

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The salary range for these positions is from $83,007 to $98,777, plus northern allowance (from $19,000 to $31,000 per year) and vacation travel assistance (approximately $2,000-$3,000 per person (i.e. per employee and each of the eligible dependants), twice per year).

Candidates applying from outside of Iqaluit, Nunavut, must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en

This position comes with subsidized Crown housing. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information: http://www.njc- cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

***IMPORTANT***: When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding some qualifications (essentials and assets). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these requirements through your resume AND by answering the online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW you acquired each qualification by giving examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported in your resume.

Work environment

Do you want to contribute to a team that makes a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples and northern residents through the improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity and the development of healthier, more sustainable communities?

If so, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) wants YOU to be a part of our team!

This position is located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The incumbent will be a member of a small team responsible for managing environmental assessment project reviews subject to the Nunavut Agreement and related Acts and Regulations.

To find out more about departments, visit the departments' website: www.aadnc- aandc.gc.ca/

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff, on an indeterminate basis, the Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist position.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate, term, or acting period) within federal departments and agencies located in the Nunavut Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, physics, chemistry, or some other natural science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant* experience participating in environmental impact assessments and evaluating the environmental impacts of development proposals.

• Experience in providing expert procedural or technical guidance or critical review in relation to the environmental review of projects.

• Experience writing and reviewing technical reports.

• Experience in leading complex projects involving several participants.

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex related activities.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the supervision of staff.

• Experience participating in environmental impact assessment processes for major development projects in a Northern environment.

• Experience working in the context of the Nunavut Agreement.

• Significant* experience chairing or leading, committees, workshops or community meetings.

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

• Experience working in a northern environment.

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex related activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• General knowledge of the northern biophysical environment and of the principles of sustainable development.

• Knowledge of process steps and important concepts in completion of environmental impact assessments for major development projects.

• General knowledge of federal environmental legislation.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform critical analysis of complex issues and situations, and provide reasoning behind the analysis.

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to lead and participate effectively in working groups and committees with various stakeholders with potentially conflicting interests.

• Ability to develop and manage contractual arrangements for the purpose of obtaining expert advice.

• Ability to apply Article 12 of the Nunavut Agreement to project scenarios.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Adaptability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the mandate of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada in Nunavut, particularly as related to the management of natural resources.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to supervise and provide training and guidance to staff.

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Aboriginal Peoples: Preference given to persons self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work outside regular working hours.

• Willingness to travel on small aircraft, helicopters, boats, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.

Conditions of employment

• Enhanced Reliability Status

• Medical 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

Job applications must be submitted via GC Jobs.

When considering candidates who meet the essential qualifications for a position in Nunavut, the following order of precedence applies:

1. Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.
2. All other applicants.

Different methods of assessment may be used to assess potential candidates (written
exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignment, secondment, or deployment in order to maintain employee's indeterminate status.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

*Note: Interchange Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury- boardsecretariat/ services/professional-development/interchange-canada.html) facilitates temporary assignments of individuals working outside the Government of Canada (for example, employees of Inuit organizations, Government of Nunavut, etc.) to work within its public services.

Applicants are entitled to participate in a selection process in the official language of their choice. The interview could also be provided in Inuktut.

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.