Physical Science Officer (Environmental Assessment Officer)

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand HOW (clear explanation of duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) the experience was acquired. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process.

Your resume may be used to confirm the information provided. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) PC-02 English Essential position indeterminately in Edmonton, Winnipeg or Regina.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar PC-02 positions with different tenures (indeterminate, specified period, assignment/secondment, acting appointment and extension of acting appointment), with various security levels (reliability or secret), in Yellowknife, Iqaluit or other locations within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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)

Education:

ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, 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. Recent* experience in researching or providing technical advice in relation to environmental studies, assessments or programs of a multi-disciplinary nature.
EX2. Recent* experience in drafting written briefings, presentations or correspondence.
EX3. Recent* experience in analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.

*Recent is defined as at least 6 months within the last 3 years.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Experience:

AEX1. Recent** experience in working with government departments (federal or provincial) & agencies or the private sector in the field of environmental assessment and/or management or protection.
AEX2. Recent** experience with federal environmental assessment legislation and provincial or territorial environmental assessment processes and/or regulatory permitting.
AEX3. Recent** experience in consulting or negotiating with Aboriginal groups.

** Recent is defined as at least 1 year within the last 3 years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. Knowledge of Environment Canada’s plans and priorities relating to environmental protection.
K2. Knowledge of the Fisheries Act or Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012; as they relate to environmental protection.

Abilities:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to analyse information and make recommendations.
A4. Ability to effectively organise and prioritise in order to meet objectives.

Personal Suitability:

PS1. Effective interpersonal skills
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Judgment
PS4. Teamwork
PS5. Dependability

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

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when attending the required test(s) and/or interview(s).

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

A written examination, an interview and/or a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through the answers you will provide in all of the screening questions you will be required to answer in the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) questionnaire.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

If you are already working for the Public Service, please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI on your resume / application.

Candidates will be required to submit a copy of his/her education documentation. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at
http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.