Senior Hazardous Materials Officer

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Assessment accommodation

How does this process work? Please read below to find out!

Step 1:
You submit your application and if selected for further consideration, your application will be screened to determine if you meet the Essential Education and Experience Qualifications. For all experience factors, ensure you answer the screening questions with enough details to allow hiring managers to fully understand the scope of your experience. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete details in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Decisions on your further consideration may be based on depth and breadth of your experience. Note that this information may be validated against your resume. "See resume", or a similar response, is not an acceptable response to screening question(s).

We are aware that there are many questions to answer, keep in mind that efforts are rewarded. In fully answering all the questions for which you meet the criteria, you will significantly increase your chances for an opportunity and let managers know what you bring to the table.

Step 2:
If you were screened in, you will be contacted for further Assessment. The Assessment may occur in phases and could include written assessment(s), review of past work, interview and reference check(s). Assessments may be conducted virtually through email, telephone and/or videoconference. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their computer and mobile equipment is in working condition before starting an assessment. As part of the assessment, reference checks may be sought. All applicants that move through to the Assessment phase will be advised of their outcome in the process.

Step 3:
Candidate selection is made and the selected candidate is advised.

Duties

What does a Senior Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Officer do anyways?

The Senior Hazmat Officer works in the Environment and Safety (E&S) Services Branch and reports to the Senior Safety Officer, under the Chief of Environment & Safety. This is a specialty position that provides support, oversight and advice to all integral and lodger units specific to many aspects of hazardous materials handling, storage and disposal. The Senior Hazmat Officer is responsible for development, implementation and oversight of a broad range of tasks associated with the aspects of hazardous materials management mentioned across multiple locations and jurisdictions. Applying expertise in conducting compliance inspections or audits and providing technical advice and training, along with skill in analyzing and advising on dangerous goods and hazardous materials issues, interpreting and applying regulations, and preparing technical reports will be key to success in this position. The position is responsible for a small remote team, so experience leading a team is also key.

The successful candidate will be someone who can work effectively under pressure during incident response situations, and is able to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, collaborate effectively to achieve results and bring stability to a fluid environment where soldiers, contractors and other staff see a high rate of turnover. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be someone who is a strong leader, trainer and communicator who shows initiative, good judgement and is able to adapt, show tact under pressure, and work effectively with little direction.

If you think you would be the candidate we are looking for, please read through the full list of qualifications and position requirements in the advertisement and apply!

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in environmental engineering/technologist, chemistry, or other applied sciences applicable to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting compliance inspections or audits, such as hazardous materials, industrial health and safety, or other relevant area.
Experience providing technical advice to stakeholders and senior management.
Experience preparing and presenting technical reports, training and presentations.
Experience leading a team of specialists in a work environment.
Experience collecting samples for laboratory analysis and collecting and testing samples in the field in accordance with standard practices.
Experience with Transportation of Dangerous Goods, such as oversight or management.
Experience using MS Office software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Experience with data entry or data management.

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

Graduation with a university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in environmental engineering/technologist, chemistry, or other applied sciences applicable to the position.

Degree equivalency

Valid and unrestricted Class 1 or 3 Alberta driver’s license with air brake endorsement, or equivalent from another province or territory.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Training Certificate (including handling and offering for transport) of dangerous goods.

Experience as part of a hazardous materials incident response or command or remediation team.
Experience leading or as a member of a compliance, or systems audit team.
Experience using SharePoint.
Experience developing or implementing an environmental, safety or hazardous materials management system.
Experience developing or maintaining a hazardous materials database.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to analyze hazardous material related issues and provide recommendations.
Ability to prepare and deliver technical training and presentations.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant hazardous material regulations and procedures.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

Autonomy
Dependability
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Tact
Leadership
Judgement
Adaptability
Attention to detail

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

Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and their applications.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and their applications.
Knowledge of basic spill response process and procedures.
Knowledge of basic chemistry.
Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and storage practices.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Travel.
Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to be on call for after hour emergencies (as assigned).
Valid and unrestricted Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence or equivalent from another province or territory.
Ability to obtain/retain a DND 404 Operator’s Permit.
Willing and able to wear PPE, including a full face or half-mask air purifying respirator.
Able to work around chemicals and petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) and adverse conditions including but not limited to extreme temperatures, confined spaces, rugged terrain and at heights.
Completion of employer-directed training and certification, including First Aid, CPR and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Training Certificate (including handling and offering for transport of dangerous goods), and maintain throughout employment.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). We recommend adding the contact email at the bottom of the poster to your list of contacts. Failure to respond in a prescribed timeframe may result in elimination from this process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be considered in this appointment process.

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.