Environmental Officer - PC-02 (ANTICIPATORY)

Update: **amendment to closing date**

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

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process aiming to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool may be used to staff positions on a term and/or permanent basis in Edmonton, Alberta.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 university, with acceptable specialization in environmental studies, environmental management, environmental sciences or some other specialty directly related to the position.

*Proof of eligibility to graduate in the form of a transcript or letter from the Registrar may be accepted for students who have completed their degree requirements but not yet received their diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the field of environmental management and protection.
• Experience participating in, reviewing, and providing input to environmental impact assessments, environmental site assessments, environmental auditing, environmental protection or contaminated sites.
• Experience in administering environmental policy.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the key federal legislative, regulations and/or policies for environmental management on reserve.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, cultural and political characteristics and issues of First Nations People.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to interpret and apply federal legislation and/or regulations affecting the environment and reserve lands.
• Ability to provide technical and analytical advice on environmental issues and concerns.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet objectives & deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.
• Ability to draft, prepare and make oral and written presentations to a variety of partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to collect, review and interpret technical environmental information to support decisions.
• Ability to follow directions effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Judgement.
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.

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

EDUCATION:
Honours degree or masters degree in environmental sciences.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience developing terms of reference and scopes of work.
• Experience working with Aboriginal Communities.
• Experience in contaminated sites management.
• Experience working with other federal departments, provincial, territorial or municipal governments, aboriginal groups, or industry to address complex, multi-stakeholder environmental issues.
• Experience managing federal government contracts and/or funding arrangements.
• Experience reconciling and managing a project budget.
• Experience in project management.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Maintain a valid Driver’s License.

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

1) Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable, and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

2) Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.

3) Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

4) 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.

5) On-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:

• Modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date.
• When applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager.
• Verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time.
• Obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.If you are unable to apply online, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below PRIOR to the Closing Date. Please provide an explanation as to why you are not applying on-line for consideration. (Note: You must state the Selection Process number in the Subject of enquiry)

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.