Coordinator/Officer Environmental Programs

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HOW TO APPLY

YOU MUST MEET THE ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THIS PROCESS.
We strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications on-line. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Applicants can create and manage their accounts and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
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• Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

HOW WE WILL EVALUATE CANDIDATES

We will review your responses to the essential education and experience criteria to verify that you have met each criteria.

If you meet the essential qualifications, you may then be invited to participate in a written exam. If you do not meet the essential criteria, your application will not be considered any further.

If you are successful on the written exam, you may be invited to an interview. You will also be asked to provide proof of your education credentials and references.

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

Intent of the process

Staff one full-time indeterminate position

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and could be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, acting, deployment, assignment or secondment) at Environment and Climate Change Canada - Quebec region

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)

EDUCATION:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or in another 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:

Recent* experience in the development, implementation and execution of an environmental program, environmental projects or environmental action plans.

Recent* experience in problem analysis and advice to internal and external stakeholders for management purposes.

Recent* experience in partnering with government, non-governmental and other organizations.

Recent* experience in coordinating the work of a project or program team in the environment.

*The term 'recent experience' refers to experience gained in the last three (3) years.

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

Various language requirements
French essential

Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Quebec's water management policies, guidelines, legislation and jurisdictions.

Knowledge of key environmental issues that may affect aquatic ecosystems, particularly the St. Lawrence river.

ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and manage priorities and workload to achieve program goals.

Ability to analyze, integrate complex scientific and multidisciplinary information, and formulate and communicate strategic advice and recommendations for management purposes.

Ability to obtain the cooperation of many governmental and non-governmental stakeholders and partners to build consensus.

Ability to lead working groups in a matrix management context.

Ability to communicate in person and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Leadership
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Mobilization
Judgment

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

EDUCATION:

Master of a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in negotiating and managing contribution agreements, collaborative agreements and more.

Experience in database use and management.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consent to travel and be able to do so.

Consent to overtime when required and be able to do so.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Condition of Employment:

Have a valid driver’s licence.

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

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.