Environmental Officer, Indigenous Relations

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Environmental Officer is responsible for the analysis of projects under their responsibility in order to issue recommendations related to Indigenous Engagement and Consultation efforts that may be required. This includes analysis components of potential environmental effects of projects and of potential prejudicial effects on established and/or potential Indigenous Rights. The position holder also carries forward Engagement and Consultation efforts with Indigenous peoples.

Intent of the process

We have currently a need to staff a one year term position. A pool of qualified candidates could be created for similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent) and locations at Transport Canada, Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Diploma from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in environmental science, environmental studies, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, environmental engineering or any other science field pertaining to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience related to consultation, engagement or collaboration with various stakeholders within Indigenous communities, governments and/or various organizations.
• Experience in analysis of issues and in elaborating strategic advice.

* Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Federal Government’s policies and priorities in regards to Indigenous Peoples.
• Knowledge of the ''Updated Guidelines for Federal Officials to Fulfill the Duty to Consult – March 2011.''
• Knowledge of issues impacting Indigenous Peoples in Quebec.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to adapt.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :
• Values and Éthics
• Strategic thinking
• Autonomy
• Effective interpersonal skills

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :
Studies with specialization in Indigenous studies.

EXPERIENCES :
• Experience in analyzing environmental effects of projects.
• Significant** experience as project manager in the conduct of environmental compliance audits and environmental site assessments (phase I, II and III), including budget control of these studies.

**Minimum 2 years of pertinent experience obtained within the last 5 years.

Organizational needs :
Employment equity may be used to address under-representation of these designated groups: visible minorities, people with disabilities, women and Aboriginal peoples.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Be available to travel and work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid driver’s license.

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 client organization will accept online applications only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. 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.)

If you currently are a Public Servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and your Department/organization.

Acknowledgment 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 of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must meet each essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs. However, meeting some of these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.

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.