Environmental and Impact Assessment Inventory (EC-04/05/06)

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

Only applications submitted online through jobs.gc.ca will be accepted.

======== What is an inventory? ========

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Not to worry though, we are keeping the application process simple. You won't even need a cover letter! Have a look at the essential and asset qualifications, answer some questions and also tell us a little about your areas of interest.

======== What happens after you click submit? ========

Applications will then be reviewed by various CEAA managers. Then, as needs arise within the organization within the various Divisions, candidates who have expressed an interest may be contacted for further consideration.

Work environment

At the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), we are working on a top government priority to put in place better rules for the review of major projects such as pipelines, mines, hydroelectric, ports etc. We are a small Agency now, but we are growing and growing fast.

We need top talent, and lots of it to help us achieve our goals. Will you join us?

We offer a positive work environment where creativity and collaboration is appreciated. You will work alongside other professionals who share your passion for excellence.

Our offices are bright and open, and we offer a stimulating working environment. Team CEAA is friendly and helpful from coast to coast to coast. Our social committee is engaged and creative with multiple activities throughout the year.

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to create an inventory for employment opportunities at the Agency. Please note that this inventory may be used to fill a wide range of positions at our offices across 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)

EDUCATION
-Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Note: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

ABILITIES
Depending on the position to be staffed, you must meet at least one of the following areas of expertise:

-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in consultation
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in negotiation/facilitation
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in social impact assessment
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in economic impact assessment
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in environmental impact assessment
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in health impact assessment
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in policy analysis
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in compliance and enforcement
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise as a project manager
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise organizing or delivering training or in coaching
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in preparing cabinet documents
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in environmental law

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

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

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

ASSET EDUCATION
-Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

ASSET ABILITIES
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in engagement, collaboration or negotiation
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in Indigenous affairs (e.g. consultation, policy, or analysis)
-Ability to undertake or demonstrate expertise in social policy, health policy, economics, or gender based analysis

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Available and willing to travel within the National Capital Region (NCR), Canada or internationally for work related matters
-Available and willing to work extended hours when required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or Secret Security Clearance

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

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.