Project Manager, PC-03

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Intent of the process

The results of this process may be used to staff similar positions at the same group and level on a determinate or indeterminate basis at the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency in St. John's, Newfoundland.

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:

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

*For the purposes of these standards, the term "specialization" refers to an acceptable number of courses in a particular field of study.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

-Experience in participating in environmental assessments or projects or analyses of environmental issues
-Experience in group facilitation*
-Experience analyzing scientific issues and assessing environmental effects
-Experience preparing multi-disciplinary scientific or technical reports
-Experience providing advice and presenting information about complex issues to senior management or stakeholders
-Experience managing projects

*Group Facilitation: Leading a multi-disciplinary team with conflicting opinions and expertise to address an issue of mutual interest and to build consensus.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

-Knowledge of the scientific techniques and methods utilized in environmental assessments
-Knowledge of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and other legislation and policies relevant to federal environmental assessment.

COMPETENCIES:

-Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
-Working Effectively with Others
-Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
-Adaptability

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to analyze information and make strategic recommendations

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization* in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position

*For the purposes of these standards, the term "specialization" refers to an acceptable number of courses in a particular field of study.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

-Experience working in the marine sciences field
-Experience in the environmental assessment of offshore oil and gas related projects and activities

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

-Knowledge of current issues related to the marine environment

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The Agency would like its workforce to be reflective of the population it serves. As a result, preference may be given to candidates who are members of an employment equity designated group. Therefore, it encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

-Availability and willingness to travel when required.
-Availability and willingness to work extended hours as required

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.