WANTED: Environmental Scientists with Passion!

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Work environment

Finding the Right Job is Hard.

How can you be sure it’s the kind of place where you can be impactful, somewhere you can showcase your savvy know-how and let your talents flourish? Don't look any further - We have the perfect job for you!

We’re the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. A mouthful to say, we’re aware. The Agency works on top Government policies, to put in place better rules and processes for the review of major projects, such as pipelines, mines, hydroelectric and ports projects.

You’ll do the best work of your career here. Every day will bring new challenges and interesting situations. We’re building and fostering a culture where all voices can be heard, initiative is valued and diversity and inclusion are embraced. In short, we’re awesome.

We also invite you to check our results from the Public Service Employee Survey - http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pses-saff/2017-2/results-resultats/bq-pq/47/org-eng.aspx

So, if you’re ambitious, passionate and wanting to make a difference, check out our opportunity below. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

What You Could Be Doing:

- Using your wealth of knowledge and experience to provide advice and/or guidance on Impact Assessment subject matter.

- Showcasing your talents by participating in interdepartmental working groups regarding impact assessment, complex policy issues, or other related issues.

- Working within a project team and being responsible for ensuring that your work is polished while meeting strict deadlines by being on the ball.

- And a whole lot more!

What We Need From You:

In a cover letter, tell us a little about how your experience can contribute to the Agency by:

- Showing some spunk and your go getter attitude.
- How you connect with people effectively.
- Your ability to think outside the box.

**Throw in a fun fact about yourself, something that helps us better understand who you are.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience analyzing scientific issues.

- Experience writing or reviewing science based documents.

- Experience in environmental or impact assessment.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience consulting with the public or indigenous groups.

- Experience delivering training or facilitating groups.

- Experience conducting policy analysis and making policy recommendations to management.

- Knowledge of the principles and practices related to environmental or impact assessment.

- Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s principles and practices related to Indigenous consultation

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES:

- Showing initiative and being action oriented
- Effective written communication
- Effective oral communication
- Working effectively with others
- Thinking things through
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Adaptability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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.