Senior Mining Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) ""Candidates MUST provide a cover letter with concrete and detailed examples which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the education and experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications section as well as any applicable asset qualifications. An effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating, with clear and accurate details, how you meet each of them. The résumé will be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. Your cover letter may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.""

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology

Occupational Certification:

Must be eligible for registration in either the Professional Engineers Ontario, l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, or L'Ordre des Géologues du Québec.

Degree equivalency

Extensive* operational work experience in the mining industry.

Significant** work experience in collecting, analyzing and interpreting geological, engineering, or financial information, or the preparation of engineering and financial reports related to mining or mineral development.

*Extensive is defined as a minimum of five (5) years.
** Significant is defined as a minimum of three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canadian mineral taxation regime and the federal Income Tax Act.

Knowledge of Canadian regulations concerning exploration and mineral development

Knowledge of financial analysis including valuation of mineral properties and mining operations

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to work under pressure.

Effective Interpersonal skills
Good judgement
Tact
Initiative
Thoroughness
Dependability

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

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in business administration, commerce, finance or another business related field.

Degree equivalency

An accounting or finance designation.

Experience in mineral exploration.
Experience in underground mining operations.
Experience in open pit mining operations.
Experience in bituminous sand operations.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to travel and undertake site visits throughout the year to mineral properties and mine sites (both open-pit and underground) in Canada

Overtime may be required from time to time.

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

All applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted..

Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

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

Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Applicants do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration, however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

An interview may be sought.

A written test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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

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.