Senior Resource Management Officer

Update: The posting period has been extended until March 11, 2019.

If you have already applied, you can modify your application until March 11, 2019.

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

You are an Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement? Preference will be given to you!

You are not from Nunavut and you hesitate to move in Iqaluit? Well, you are entitled to relocation assistance. Furthermore, federal government housing may be available. See the Relocation Directive and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information:

http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en
http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $18,000 to $33,000 per year, depending on the number of dependants, geographic location and whether the accommodation is provided by the Crown. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $2,000 to $3,000 twice a year for you and each eligible dependant.

You are still hesitating... Wait until you see your work environment and the tasks that await you.

Duties

You will work as part of the Field Operations team, in the heart of the action, and will be able to share your technical and legal expertise in resource management during meetings and negotiations with our clients, stakeholders, and partners.

You will have to:

• Manage the assigned portfolio of complex and sensitive inspection, compliance, investigation, and enforcement activities;

• Provide advice, mentoring and coaching to all members of the Field Operations team (your future team!);

• Educate, advise and guide our clients, stakeholders and partners with your technical and legal expertise.

Your role, as a technical, legal and management specialist, is to provide advice, support your manager and act as a second-in-command when necessary.

Work environment

You also believe in reconciliation between Inuit and government, and want to contribute to improving living conditions in the North? Why not contribute to our mandate and leave your mark on Canadian history. Join our department and make a difference!

You will be in the heart of the capital of this beautiful province where you will be surrounded by wild nature. Get a unique work experience in an inclusive environment.

As part of your work, you will have the opportunity to travel on small planes, helicopters, boats, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles.

The regional office strongly believes in its workforce and offers a variety of development opportunities.

Are you interested in that? See below if you have the profile we are looking for!

Intent of the process

We would like to hire a candidate for an indeterminate position.

However, please be aware that a pool of qualified candidates may be established to fill similar or identical positions in the future at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) or other federal departments and agencies located in Nunavut. Please note that the tenure or security requirements may vary.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please, make a choice among the following:
  
  1- GC Jobs website
  2- Other employment website (Indeed, Neuvoo or other)
  3- Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or other)
  4- Family members or friends
  5- Employees of Indigenous Services Canada or Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
  6- Job/Career Fair (please specify)
  7- Other (please specify)
  
  Thanks for your collaboration!

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

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. However, they are only assets, so you do not need to meet them to be selected, but preference could be given to those who have them.

Here are the assets we are looking for:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or in another field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working in a northern environment.

• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically relates to Inuit culture and values.

• Experience in representing an organization in legal cases including the need to prepare court briefs, as well as supporting Counsel in preparing to prosecute the case, and appearing as a witness for the Crown.

• Knowledge of the natural resource activities in the North.

• Knowledge of land claims in the North.

• Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

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

English essential
You will have to communicate, both in writing and orally, in English as part of your work.

Information on language requirements

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the screening questions we ask you to complete online. To ensure that you are selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

This is what we are looking for:

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, experience and/or training in a field relevant to the position.

Note : Be prepared to provide us with your proof of education later in the process.

Degree equivalency

• Experience providing scientific and technical advice, or briefing on environmental programs or projects.

• Experience in developing informational documents such as, but not limited to, developing policy, directive, procedures or guidelines.

• Experience in investigation and enforcement activities.

• Experience in environmental protection or water and land resource management monitoring.

These criteria are essential for the job, but they will be assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Knowledge of environmental issues related to industrial and commercial development activities.

• Knowledge of the legal requirements related to conducting regulatory site inspections and investigations.

• Ability to conduct environmental inspections in extreme conditions or at remote sites across Nunavut.

• Ability to understand technical reports, environmental legislation, regulations or permits.

• Ability to provide functional guidance, coaching, mentoring or oversight to other staff.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

In addition to having the knowledge and abilities mentioned above, you are a dependable person who:
• Demonstrates judgment;
• Shows initiative;
• Demonstrates values and ethics;
• Has effective interpersonal relationships.

So what are you waiting for? It's a person like you we need!

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

The operational requirements listed below may be requested upon taking up the position.

• Ability and willingness to work overtime.

• Ability and willingness to work outside of regular working hours.

• Firearms Possession and Acquisition License.

Conditions of employment

These conditions must be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment.

• Ability and willingness to travel on small aircrafts, helicopters, boats, snowmobiles and
all-terrain vehicles.

• Ability and willingness to travel from home base for extended periods.

• Ability and willingness to work outdoors.

• Valid driver's license (minimum Nunavut Class 5 or equivalent).

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Reliability Security Clearance and medical clearance prior to taking up their position.

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

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website.

No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the prescreening process is completed.

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice. Your interview could also be done in Inuktut. Do not hesitate to make a request.

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.