Environmental agent contaminated sites

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Duties

The contaminated Sites team serves all of the properties occupied by the Department of Defence in Quebec; The main facilities are in Quebec, Monteregie and Montréal regions. As an environmental agent of contaminated sites you will have to manage projects (characterization, restoration, risk management) on contaminated, or potentially contaminated sites, currently occupied by the Department of National Defence. You will also have to conduct environmental studies on properties that the department wants to acquire or divest. Project management includes quotation writing, costing, coordination for contracting, budget tracking, field visits and the revision of deliverables. Our service has a georeferenced environmental database operated via ArcGIS; This work tool allows to give quick and accurate environmental advice.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Department of national Defence (DND) is a department like no other. The Defense team, which constituted of DND public servant and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, is together the largest federal government department, and the only department where military members work alongside civilians.

The Environment section is part of the resource Conservation Service that belongs to the support Group of the 2nd Canadian Army Division.

As a public servant of DND, you will have access to multiple sport installations ( fully equipped gym, a running track, fitness classes, a pool, etc) at competitive prices.

If you are committed to the conservation of natural resources in order to allow a sustainable occupation of the territory, then join our team of environmental experts.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term, or indeterminate positions in the Québec area with various linguistic profiles and different security 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)

EDUCATION:
(E1) A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, biology, environmental science, geological engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering or other scientific field relevant to this vacancy.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
(EX1) Recent and significant experience ** in contaminated sites management (assessment studies, remediation, risk management/analysis, hydrogeological analysis).
(EX2) Recent and significant experience ** in administrative management of environmental projects (cost evaluation, technical specifications, budget management).
(EX3) Recent and significant experience ** in the provision of professional advice related to environmental issues.

** Recent and significant experience : 3 years in the last 5 years.

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

Various language requirements
The immediate need is to staff one Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB position. A pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements (French Essential, Bilingual) and profiles.

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

KNOWLEDGE
(K1) Knowledge of practices for environmental assessment (soil/water) , risk management/analysis and remediation of contaminated sites.
(K2) Knowledge of major federal and provincial (Quebec) laws related to environmental protection and contaminated sites management.

ABILITY
(A1) Ability to do hydrogeological analysis.
(A2) Ability to analyze, synthesize, and recommend effective solutions.
(A3) Ability to communicate in writing in a clear and concise manner.
(A4) Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

PERSONNAL SUITABILITY:
(PS1) Demonstrating integrity and respect.
(PS2) Thinking things through.
(PS3) Working effectively with others.
(PS4) Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

EDUCATION:
(OE1) Background in hydrogeology, earth sciences or water sciences.
(OE2) 2nd cycle degree in pure and applied sciences, engineering or any other field of science relevant to this vacancy.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
(OEX1) Field experience in assessment works such as trenches, drilling, observation wells installation.

KNOWLEDGE:
(OK1) General knowledge of the federal approach to contaminated sites.
(OK2) Knowledge of ArcGIS software and/or experience with map making and database queries.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Various levels of security clearance required such as Basic reliability, condfidential and secret
Possess a valid driver's license (class 5).
Must be willing and have the ability to travel.
Must occasionally 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.