Senior Environmental Engineer

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the right fit candidate.

Work environment

You are passionate about environmental issues related to real property, you want to work in an international organization, you want to make a difference for Canadians abroad, we have the job for you!

The International Platform Branch within Global Affairs Canada governs and delivers resources, infrastructure, and common services enabling the delivery of the Government of Canada’s programs in 179 missions located in 106 countries. The Project Delivery, Professional and Technical Services Bureau is responsible for the delivery of major capital projects, operation and maintenance services for a real property portfolio comprised of over 1 million square metres of office and residential space, representing over 2,400 property holdings, including many properties of high value and historic significance.

The Engineering and Commissioning Services environmental role is to:
- provide operational support to Missions on a variety of operational environmental issues;
- provide environmental support for the delivery of major capital projects, including designated substance surveys, environmental screenings and assessments;
- manage the delivery of the following programs:
- Environmental Site Investigations including contaminated sites management;
- Drinking Water Management, including Drinking Water Risk Assessments;
- Indoor Air Quality;
- Asbestos Management.

Intent of the process

A fully or partially qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future term and indeterminate vacancies as well as to fill identical or similar positions at Global Affairs Canada with tenures that may vary according to the positions being staffed (ex. indeterminate, specified period, acting) which may have various language requirements.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in environmental engineering, or some other engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in three or more of the following environmental aspects of real property management: drinking water, indoor air quality, fuel tank management, environmental site investigations, and sustainable buildings;
- Experience in managing an environmental program including contract and financial management;
- Experience in the interpretation of environmental policies, or guidelines as they relate to federal real property management;
- Experience as an environmental subject matter expert on a multi-disciplinary project team.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Certification:
Certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Experience:
- Experience in environmental aspects of real property management including: hazardous materials, and contaminated site remediation;
- Experience in the environmental management of real property, construction and operations outside of North America;
- Experience in project management related to major capital construction projects.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies and guidelines related to environmental aspects of federal real property management;
- Knowledge of environmental standards and methodologies for collecting and interpreting analytical data related to site investigations and contaminated sites to identify problems and issues;
- Knowledge of the risk assessment process, methods and technologies used to evaluate, and mitigate potential risks to human health and the natural environment;
- Knowledge of trends and developments in environmental management of real property.

Abilities:
- To communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to solve problems.

Personal Suitability
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Strategic Thinking
- Good interpersonal relationships

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to accept international travel and to work abroad.
Willingness to work overtime

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

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.

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.