Senior Program/Project Engineer (EN-ENG-04); Physical Science Planning Officer (PC-03)

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

***Amendment to closing date.***

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.

Work environment

At Environment and Climate Change Canada, our business is protecting the environment, conserving the country’s natural heritage and providing weather and environmental predictions to keep Canadians informed and safe.

There is no better time than now to work for Environment and Climate Change Canada and contribute to the environmental agenda. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff EN-ENG-04 and PC-03 positions with different tenures (indeterminate, specified period, assignment/secondment, acting appointment and extension of acting appointment), with various linguistic profiles and requirements and security levels (reliability or secret), within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• STREAM 1: Senior Program/Project Engineer (EN-ENG-04)
  STREAM 2: Physical Science Planning Officer (PC-03)
• Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Fredericton (New Brunswick), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Burlington (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec)

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 mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, mining engineering, geological engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

ED2. Graduation with a science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in biology, physics, geology, chemistry, environmental sciences or some other science discipline relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1. Significant** experience preparing briefing material for senior management*** and developing advice for clients on environmental issues.

EX2. Experience* developing partnerships with representatives from government, industry or other stakeholders on environmental issues.

EX3. Significant** experience leading a project and working group.

EX4. Significant** experience gathering, analyzing and presenting scientific or technical information from scientific publications, technical reports or primary data sources.

EX5. Significant** experience writing technical reports or other documents on environmental issues.

EX6. Significant** experience in any of the following sectors: electricity, oil and gas, fuel production, transportation, chemicals or products manufacturing; waste management; mining, metals or minerals processing; forestry.

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties in a work environment during a period of one (1) year.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties in a work environment during a period of three (3) years.

***The expression «senior management» is defined as being persons occupying director positions and above.

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

Asset Qualification - Education:

AED1. Post graduate degree (e.g. masters, doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications - Experience:

AEX1. Experience* in preparing terms of reference, reviewing proposals, and managing contracts.

AEX2. Experience* coordinating work or tasks, supervising or overseeing staff such as students, contract workers or other staff.

AEX3. Experience* in writing, assessing or reviewing scientific or technical documents related to the impacts on the environment of energy production, oil and gas production and distribution, electricity generation, industrial processes, transportation or infrastructure projects (e.g. environmental assessment studies or environmental impact studies, feasibility studies or related studies).

AEX4. Experience* in assessing the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants from energy production, conservation or consumption by related sectors which include, electricity generation, oil and gas production and distribution, the transportation sector and industrial sectors.

AEX5. Experience* in database development and maintenance

AEX6. Experience* in regulatory development or administration

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties in a work environment during a period of one (1) year.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential, English essential, Bilingual BBB/BBB (depending on the position being staffed)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. Knowledge of environmental issues related to i) air pollution and climate change OR ii) chemical management from the energy sector (electricity, oil and gas, fuel production or transportation) or industrial sector (chemicals or products manufacturing; waste management; mining, metals or minerals processing; forestry) in Canada.

K2. Knowledge of processes or technologies related to the prevention and control of releases of i) air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions OR ii) chemical substances into the environment.

K3. Knowledge of federal and provincial/territorial responsibilities in the management of the environment.

Abilities:

A1. Ability to analyze information and develop recommendations
A2. Ability to plan, organize and set priorities
A3. Ability to work effectively in a team environment
A4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A5. Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability:

PS1. Judgement
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Results oriented
PS4. Reliability
PS5. Flexibility

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

Operational Requirements:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally.

Conditions of employment

Condition of Employment

Security: Various - Reliability or Secret (depending on the position being staffed)

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 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.