Environmental Officer

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

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Include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard seek to hire candidates that reflect Canada’s diversity and are committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility.

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By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

Duties

The Regional Office of Environmental Coordination (ROEC) is a dynamic organization, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), which leads environmental management and policy for the Maritimes Region program operations and assets, and provides an important coordination function to support the Department’s accountabilities to comply with environmental laws, prevent pollution and continuously improve environmental performance and sustainability.

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the fourth year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Just a few of the benefits of working with us:

Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
Pension Plan
Health and Dental Benefits
Leave for family-related Responsibilities
Maternity and Parental Allowances

Intent of the process

There are no immediate vacancies at this time. We will be creating a list of partially or fully qualified candidates that can be used to fill future temporary or permanent opportunities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please identify which positions you are applying for:
  
  Contaminated sites;
  Environmental Compliance;
  Sustainable Development.

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

**There are three (3) specialty areas within this group: Contaminated sites, Environmental Compliance and Sustainable Development. Candidates, and persons with priority entitlements, will only be considered for opportunities for which their experience is within the specialty area being hired for. **

EDUCATION
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in environmental sciences, environmental studies, ecology, biology, geology, chemistry, environmental engineering or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Required for all specialty areas:

• Experience planning, implementing or managing projects/programs in ONE OR MORE of the following areas:
1. Contaminated sites (e.g. Phase I-III Environmental Site Assessments, Risk Assessments, Remediation, Sediment Toxicity Studies).
2. Environmental Compliance (e.g. environmental regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or environmental management systems).
3. Sustainable Development within a ‘real property’ or building operations environment (e.g. greening government).

• Experience analyzing and interpreting environmental data for the purpose of preparing or reviewing technical reports relating to contaminated sites, environmental compliance or sustainable development.

• Experience working with stakeholders, clients or organizations to improve environmental performance.

The following experience is also required for Contaminated Sites opportunities:

• Experience in providing technical advice on matters relating to contaminated sites.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

For Contaminated Sites Opportunities:
• Knowledge of the federal approach to contaminated sites management under the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP).

For Environmental Compliance Opportunities:
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and/or assessment under the following: Impact Assessment Act (IAA), Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act and Species at Risk Act (SARA).

For Sustainable Development Opportunities:
• Knowledge of federal environmental legislation and regulations, guidelines and codes of practice including the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) and the Greening Government Strategy (GGS), related to sustainable development and real property management.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking things through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written will be assessed).
• Ability to provide analysis and recommendations on environmental management issues.

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

• Experience conducting phased environmental sites assessments, risk assessments, remediation, or sediment toxicity studies. Experience must include sample collection, data analysis, or writing related technical reports.

• Experience managing Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) projects or programs.

• Experience conducting environmental inspections or audits which evaluate regulatory compliance or which evaluate Environmental Management System performance.

• Experience providing energy management services, including monitoring, tracking and reporting on energy consumption, interpreting energy audit results or making recommendations on renewable energy, energy efficiency or sustainable infrastructure.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requirement to, occasionally, work overtime.
• Requirement to, occasionally, travel in order to conduct site visits.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of 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

**Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process.

Please note that various methods of assessment may be used such as written tests, interviews, reference checks, performance feedback, behavioral based assessments and verification of work samples.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice; please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.