Environmental Technologist

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

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.gc.ca/ government-jobs.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy in Kingston, Ontario. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

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:

- Successful completion of post-secondary education specializing in Environmental Technology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

* RECENT is defined as within the last 3 years
** SIGNIFICANT is defined as 2 years of experience.

- Recent* and significant** experience working in the environmental field.

- Experience with environmental sampling.

- Experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS Outlook.

- Experience in sampling result analysis.

- Experience in preparing and delivering training and information briefings.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Initiative
- Customer Service Orientation

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

- Must be eligible for certification as an Applied Science Technologist or Certified Engineering Technologist with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.

- Experience in planning, developing and coordinating projects.

- Experience in the use of GIS programs and applications in the context of environmental projects and programs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Willingness to work in various climatic conditions.
- Willing and able obtain DND 404.

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

- In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

- Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.