Environmental Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group. An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 500 employees.

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Protection, the incumbent will be responsible for providing professional advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on matters pertaining to environmental protection and environmental regulation related to regulated companies and their facilities. In addition, the incumbent will complete technical analysis with respect to environmental effects of proposed energy industry facilities and activities regulated by the CER. The incumbent may also act as a technical resource on applications, regulatory development projects, compliance matters, and process improvement projects.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

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:
University graduation with specialization in an environment related field (including but not limited to biological sciences, agricultural science, environmental science, physical sciences, geography, rural/urban/ regional planning).

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1: Recent experience, on at least one very large development project or several smaller development projects, related to conducting environmental site assessments and remedial programs in the energy sector.

E2: Recent experience in presenting technical analysis and advice orally and through written reports to management on complex remediation issues.

E3: Recent experience in liaising with the public, industry and/or government with regard to remediation programs or issues.

Notes:
Recent is defined as having enough experience that the candidate is competent to take on the role with very little direction, having been acquired within the last five years.

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

Asset Qualifications:
AQ1 Recent experience in a regulatory sector or industry verifying, validating and analyzing data related to events (e.g. incidents, near-misses), or data related to regulatory compliance (e.g. remedial action plans) in order to support decision-making.

AQ2 Post-Graduate university degree specialized in remediation related area.

AQ3 Experience in conducting environmental impact assessment and environmental compliance inspections.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies OR Leadership Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork

Proficiency Level: Apply
• Seeks opportunities to provide leadership;
• Seeks out and accepts stretches and challenges;
• Forms working relationships and shares knowledge across the organization.

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation
Proficiency Level: Guide
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results;
• Pro-actively identifies potential problems and vulnerabilities, and considers risks in decision making and action;
• Solves complex problems at a team level, and mentors and coaches others to resolve problems.

OC3 Initiative & Adaptability to Change
Proficiency: Apply
• Assesses business systems performance and suggests improvements.

OC4 Process & Project Management
Proficiency: Apply
• Independently organizes, prioritizes and schedules own work activities and, when appropriate, that of others in the group.

OC5 Communication
Proficiency Levels: Apply
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients both verbally and in writing. Accurately conveys complex technical information.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Compliance Principles and Techniques

Proficiency Level: Apply/Guide
• Demonstrate professional judgement and knowledge of issues related to environmental, socio-economic or lands/right-of-way regulatory compliance;
• Provide clear analysis and rationale for findings and decisions and understands their impact;
• Teach, coach and provide discipline-specific expert advice to support quality of CER compliance systems.

Competency Level Definitions

Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

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. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. The NEB-09 is similar to a PC-03 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: 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. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, written examination, interview(s), reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process, and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective 1 November 2019 $86,246 – $104,926

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments

6. Terms of Employment: These positions have been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the CER Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Job Development Ladder: These positions are part of a job development ladder and future promotion may occur upon successful completion of the training and development requirements and provided they meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment for each level of the job development career ladder without an advertised staffing process.

9. Organization Future Needs: The CER 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: Aboriginal Persons.

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group.

*An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

10. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.