Unit Head (Anticipatory) EN-ENG-05/PC-04 *AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE*

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Stream 1: ENG 05 - Unit Head
Stream 2: PC 04 - Unit Head

Applicants must clearly indicate which stream or streams for which they are applying.

Work environment

What do we do?

The Environmental Protection Branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) implements legislation, regulations and other policies and programs that protect Canadians and their environment while supporting responsible resource development. Within this Branch the Energy and Transportation Directorate serves as a focal point for managing environmental effects from activities in the Oil and Gas, Transportation and Electricity sectors. We develop, implement and administer regulatory approaches and other instruments to manage emissions from greenhouse gases and air pollutants. The Directorate also plays an important role in providing advice to the Government on innovative solutions at both the national and international levels to improve the quality of Canada’s air and to address the effects of climate change.

If you are looking for a chance to work at the heart of environmental protection, energy and transportation, with a dynamic team and forge opportunities to participate and lead a wide variety of activities, then the Energy and Transportation Directorate is the place for you. We are passionate about promoting the value of science and technology to decision-making and in seeking the most innovative and effective solutions to protect our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

Who are we looking for?

In anticipation of potential future openings for Unit Head positions, we are looking for talented and innovative leaders in science and engineering who are passionate about the environment and advancing Canada’s interests in combating climate change and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Successful candidates could lead team units of other professionals to analyze science-based information and apply engineering and scientific principles to forecast greenhouse gas emissions, develop policy and programs, and collaborate multi-laterally with international bodies, industry leaders, and provincial, territorial and indigenous stakeholders to deliver on our priorities and have the chance to make a positive impact on Canada’s environment.

Interested? Submit your on-line application without delay!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements and profiles, security requirements and/or tenures within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

(Stream 1 only)
- ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position such as environmental or chemical engineering.

OR

(Stream 2 only)
- ED2. 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 such as biology.

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:

(Streams 1 and 2)
- EX1. Significant** experience in developing or implementing scientific or technical policies, regulations, programs or initiatives relating to environmental protection.
- EX2. Significant** experience in providing strategic advice or guidance to senior management (for example, a Director level or above), through briefings, presentations and the preparation of briefing material such as memoranda.
- EX3. Experience* in establishing and maintaining partnerships and collaborating with provincial, territorial or municipal governments, non-governmental organizations, industry, other federal government departments, or international organizations.
-EX4. Experience* in leading or overseeing a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with work during a period of one (1) year.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of a broad range of work-related activities for three (3) years over the last six (6) years.

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

Various language requirements
(depending on the position being staffed)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge

(Streams 1 and 2)
- K1. Knowledge of current Government of Canada priorities related to climate change and environmental issues.
- K2. Knowledge of environmental risk management approaches used in the prevention and control of greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

(Stream 1 only)
- K3. Knowledge of engineering processes or technologies related to the prevention and control of releases of pollutants into the environment.

(Stream 2 only)
- K4. Knowledge of physical and chemical sciences, economics and the implications for human health, the environment and industrial competitiveness related to the prevention or the control of air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.

Abilities:

(Streams 1 and 2)
- A1. Ability to mobilize people.
- A2. Ability to negotiate and collaborate to resolve complex issues.
- A3. Ability to develop recommendations and to provide strategic advice to management.
- A4. Ability to manage multiple priorities within time constraints.
- A5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- A6. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:

(Streams 1 and 2)
- PS1. Judgement
- PS2. Initiative
- PS3. Results oriented
- PS4. Effective Interpersonal Relations
- PS5. Reliability
- PS6. Flexibility

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

(Streams 1 and 2)
- 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

Experience:

(Streams 1 and 2)
- AEX1. Experience in the development of Regulations, including analyzing draft or proposed Regulations and providing comments, suggestions and recommendations, and in formulating non-regulatory risk management approaches
- AEX2. Experience in the administration of Regulations, or complying with Regulations, including establishing measures to achieve compliance, assessing compliance, or carrying out performance measurement.
- AEX3. 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.
- AEX4. Experience* in contract development and management, including preparing terms of reference and reviewing proposals.
- AEX5. Experience* supervising staff such as students, contract workers or other staff.
- AEX6 Experience* in financial management, such as responsibility for formulating, planning, forecasting, and managing budgets for programs or staff, and making related decisions or recommendations.

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

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

Information on employment equity

Organizational Needs:

- Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to Employment Equity. In order to ensure a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: aboriginal people, members of visible minority and persons with disabilities groups provided the candidate meets all essential qualifications listed on the job opportunity notice and any applicable asset qualification(s).

Operational Requirements:

- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
- Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally

Conditions of employment

Security: Various (e.g., Reliability, Secret)

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

The essential qualifications that are listed are mandatory. Applicants must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. An applicant may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Asset qualifications, operational requirements and organizational needs may be used in the screening process or selection of candidates. Therefore candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for education and experience.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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/.

A written exam and an interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for
screening/assessment purposes. 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 (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. Candidates should be aware that confidential information such as assessment results will be communicated via the provided email. Please ensure that you check your e-mail regularly.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their cover letter. Please clearly identify your substantive group and level, your employment status, and PRI in your application.

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

Employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

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. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html

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.