ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (PC-02) / SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (PC-03)

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

Please apply online. The application process includes assessment questions so please plan for up to 2-3 hrs to complete the competencies questions that are included in the online application process.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE POSTER THOROUGHLY AS THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION THUS PROVIDING FOR INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT AND RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Candidates must submit at the time of application:

- Complete the screening questions on the Public Service Resourcing System application website. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates must fully respond to the screening questions in the space provided for each question. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Please note that only stating the Essential Experience qualifications have been met, and/or listing job titles and responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. DETAILED RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADDITION TO YOUR RESUME.

- Your resume.

- A cover letter is NOT required.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY STAFFING. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions, with various tenures depending on organizational needs (Indeterminate, Acting and Specified Period), within Indigenous Services Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia.

We are willing to share the pool of qualified candidates with our federal public service partners who have similar needs.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

PC-02 and PC-03
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other 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:
PC-02 and PC-03
Experience in the delivery of programs related to environmental legislation and policies.

PC02:
Minimum 2 years of experience working in the field of environmental management or environmental impact assessment.

PC03 :
Minimum of 4 years of experience working in the field of environmental management or environmental impact assessment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:

PC-02 and PC-03
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to analyze and apply environmental information, legislation, policies and/or guidelines to identify issues and propose appropriate solutions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PC-02 and PC-03
Thinking things through
Demonstrates integrity and respect
Dependability
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

PC-02 and PC-03 :
Examples must demonstrate the depth and breadth of the experience for these activities including the number of years and when the experience was obtained as well as the complexity, value, and/or legislative frameworks involved in the projects. Extensive experience is required for the Senior Environmental Specialist PC-03 which is normally acquired over a minimum 4 year period or greater.

Experience in preparing environmental impact assessments

Experience managing and conducting environmental site assessments or contaminated site remediation projects

Experience in solid waste management

Experience working with First Nations or Indigenous organizations.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

PC-02 and PC-03
Indigenous Services 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 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:

PC-02 and PC-03
Willingness and ability to travel by various modes of transportation (small and large aircraft, vehicles and/or boats), in various weather conditions, often to remote communities with few amenities.

Willingness to work overtime as required

Physical dexterity in a variety of terrains and climates

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PC-02 and PC-03
Reliability clearance
Possession of a valid driver’s licence or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with possession of a valid driver’s licence within the limits of the Treasury Board’s Travel Policy.

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. Reference checks may be sought.

2. An interview may be administered.

3. A written exam may be administered.

4. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

5. Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

6. Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

7. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

8. Proof Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status will be required.

9. Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

10. Please note that resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

11. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY:
ONLY ON LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

12. Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

13. 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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.