Environmental Scientist? You belong with us!

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

At the Agency, we are committed to creating and nurturing an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. Candidates who self-declare as members to any of the four-employment equity designated groups (Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women (especially women in non-traditional occupations)) might be considered if the organizational need criterion is used during the appointment process. We feel a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to fulfill our mandate in the best way possible.

IMPORTANT:
Candidates must describe in detail When, Where and How they gained the experience and how they meet the abilities and competencies and when requested, supply the names and contact information of references who will confirm the information provided. Your résumé will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in a your answers to the pre-screening questions.

Work environment

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At the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), we are working to deliver high-quality impact assessments that contribute to informed decision making on major natural resources projects. We are a small Agency, but we get a lot done! And we need you! We need several talented people to help us achieve our goals.

We offer a positive, stimulating and flexible work environment where creativity and collaboration are valued. You will work alongside other professionals who share your passion for achieving excellence.

Agency employees, from coast to coast, are friendly and thoughtful. Our offices are bright and open, conveniently located near services, restaurants and cafés. Further, social events are organized at different points in the year for Agency staff in our various offices.

Will you join us?

Intent of the process

The Agency’s intent is to staff positions in our Vancouver Regional Office, our Quebec Regional office and positions in Halifax, Ottawa and St. John's working within our National Programs sector.

All other regions and sectors will be recruiting on an anticipatory basis and will proceed with their evaluations when staffing needs are identified.

As a result of this process, a pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions at the PC-02 or PC-03 group and level on an indeterminate or specified period (acting, specified period appointment, assignment or secondment), with various linguistic profiles and security clearance requirements at the Impact Assessment Agency across Canada.

Candidates involved in this selection process may also be considered for an assignment, a secondment or an acting appointment of less than 4 months, while this process is being completed.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "You can include in your cover letter all the criteria you are unable to directly respond to in the system."

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

Essential Qualifications- You need to meet these!

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:
1.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:
*Experience for the PC-03 level is gained from working approximately 3 years in this field.

Experience in environmental or impact assessment
Experience analyzing scientific issues
Experience writing or reviewing science based documents

Competencies:
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Adaptability
Effective written communication
Effective oral communication

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

Asset Qualifications - Not required but nice to have!

Experience:
Experience in group facilitation*
*Group facilitation: Leading a multidisciplinary team with different opinions and expertise to discuss a common topic and reach a consensus.
Experience in making presentations to stakeholder groups or the public
Experience consulting with Indigenous communities
Experience interpreting or applying laws or regulations
Experience in providing advice or recommendations to decision-makers.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the principles and practices related to environmental or impact assessment.
Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s principles and practices related to Indigenous consultation.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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

Operational Requirements:
Availability and willingness to travel when required.
Availability and willingness to work extended hours.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Reference checks will be sought to confirm information you have provided in your application.
This is a self-assessment process and everything in your application will be used in your evaluation.
Asset qualifications may be considered at any time during the process.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
There is a possibility of requesting your Performance management as part of the assessment

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.