Various scientific positions (5 streams) - Anticipatory *****AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*****

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Assessment accommodation

Stream A: Environmental Assessment Officer
Stream B: Program Scientist, Marine Programs
Stream C: Compliance Promotion Scientist
Stream D: Water Quality Scientist
Stream E: Contaminated Sites Scientist

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process, the purpose of which is to develop a pool of qualified candidates for positions in Environment and Climate Change Canada in Vancouver, BC and/or Whitehorse, YT only. The positions may have various tenures and security requirements. The selected candidate must be willing to relocate to Vancouver or Whitehorse.

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 physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Note: 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:
All Streams:
EX-01 - Recent and direct experience* preparing or developing scientific or technical advice, documents or recommendations for various audiences (e.g. the public, Aboriginal groups, industry, governmental or non-governmental organizations).
EX-02 - Recent and direct experience* working collaboratively with working groups or multi-stakeholder committees on environmental issues or projects.
EX-03 - Recent and direct experience* in the development or delivery of environmental protection programs or legislation.

Stream A (Environmental Assessment):
EX-04 - Recent and direct experience* reviewing, evaluating or preparing scientific or technical data, information or documents in the context of assessing environmental impacts and risks from industrial projects (e.g. infrastructure, energy, mining)

Stream B (Marine Programs):
EX-05 - Recent and direct experience* reviewing, evaluating or preparing scientific or technical data, information or documents in the context of assessing environmental impacts and risks to the aquatic environment.

Stream C (Compliance Promotion):
EX-06 - Recent and direct experience* in implementing programs intended to increase compliance or awareness with environmental or pollution prevention regulations, legislation or policies.
EX-07 - Recent and direct experience* in the study or management of environmental pollutants.

Stream D (Water Quality):
EX-08 - Recent and direct experience* in reviewing scientific documents or generating advice on the generation, delineation, transport, or mitigation of contaminants in water or sediments and their impact on the aquatic environment as associated with development of industrial projects (e.g. infrastructure, energy, mining).

Stream E (Contaminated Sites):
EX-09 - Recent and direct experience* writing or reviewing reports related to site assessment, risk assessment, or remediation of contaminated sites.

*Recent and direct experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having conducted a range of activities over a minimum period of one (1) year within the past four (4) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
All Streams:
K-01 - Knowledge of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s mandate and legislation.
K-02 - Knowledge of key environmental issues related to development and operation of industrial [projects (e.g. infrastructure, energy, mining) and other anthropogenic activities.

Stream A (Environmental Assessment):
K-03 - Knowledge of environmental assessment practices.

Stream B (Marine Programs):
K-04 - Knowledge of methods and techniques used to evaluate effects (biological, chemical and physical) of industrial or other activities on aquatic environments.

Stream C (Compliance Promotion):
K-05 - Knowledge of federal environmental protection legislation, as it applies to control of toxic substances or other environmental pollutants.
K-06 - Knowledge of engineering or scientific principles and processes for controlling environmental pollution.

Stream D (Water Quality):
K-07 - Knowledge of contaminants commonly associated with industrial projects (e.g. infrastructure, energy, mining) and the contaminants’ potential impacts on water quality, sediment quality or the aquatic environment, including toxic effects to fish.
K-08 - Knowledge of environmental quality guidelines and site specific environmental benchmarks for water or sediment.

Stream E (Contaminated Sites):
K-09 - Knowledge of site characterization, risk assessment, risk management, or remediation of contaminated sites.

ABILITIES:
A-01 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A-02 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
A-03 - Ability to analyze and synthesize science-based information
A-04 - Ability to work well under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS-01 - Teamwork
PS-02 - Flexibility
PS-03 - Initiative
PS-04 - Dependability
PS-05 - Judgement

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
All Streams:
AED-01 - Graduation with a Masters degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a relevant field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
All Streams:
AEX-01 - Experience liaising and collaborating with First Nations or Indigenous groups in the context of environmental initiatives or programs.
AEX-02 - Experience organizing, interpreting and presenting geo-referenced environmental data to support decision making.

Stream A (Environmental Assessment):
AEX-03 - Experience participating in or contributing to federal, provincial or territorial environmental assessment regulatory processes.

Stream B ( Marine Programs):
AEX-04 - Experience in planning, implementing, or evaluating biological, physiochemical or physical studies in aquatic environments.

Stream C (Compliance Promotion):
AEX-05 - Experience reviewing, evaluating or preparing scientific or technical data, information or documents in the context of an environmental protection program.
AEX-06 - Experience in developing and presenting materials to others to explain complex information in an understandable way.
AEX-07 - Experience in marketing, behavioural insights or behavioural economics.

Stream D (Contaminated Sites):
AEX-08 - Experience working with the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) Program.
AEX-09 - Recent and considerable experience** writing or reviewing reports related to site assessment, risk assessment, or remediation of contaminated sites.

Stream E (Water Quality):
AEX-10 - Recent and considerable experience** in reviewing scientific documents or generating advice on the generation, delineation, transport, or mitigation of contaminants in water or sediments and their impact on the aquatic environment as associated with development of industrial projects (e.g. infrastructure, energy, mining).

**Recent and considerable experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having conducted a range of activities over a minimum period of two (2) years within the past four (4) years.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Environment Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity designated groups: Members of visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel including to remote communities and locations.
- Willingness to work overtime.
- Willingness to conduct field visits.
- A valid Canadian driver’s license, or mobility similar to a driver’s license, is required depending on the position being staffed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

A pre-employment medical clearance depending on the position being staffed.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your application and resume clearly indicates how you meet these qualifications.

In order to manage the number of applications in the selection process, management may use top-down consideration of scores at various steps in the process, to determine the number of candidates who will be further considered in the process.

Candidates may be required to pay for their travel expenses when attending the required test(s) and interviews.

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.

To facilitate the administrative process, current employees of the Government of Canada should indicate their personal record identifier (PRI) and ensure that their employment status, substantive group and level, language results and security clearance are also included.

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If you do not wish to receive results by email and if you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

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.