Environmental Assessment Coordinator

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

You hesitate to move to Iqaluit? Well, you are entitled to relocation assistance. Furthermore, federal government housing is available. See the Relocation Directive and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information:

• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en
• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $22,000 to $36,000 per year, depending on the number of dependants, geographic location and whether the accommodation is provided by the Crown. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $1,500 twice a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

Work environment

The successful candidate would be working with a small team responsible for leading the Department’s interventions during reviews of environmental assessment reports for projects pursuant to the Nunavut Agreement (formerly known as the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) and the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act.

Intent of the process

We would like to hire a candidate for an indeterminate position located in Iqaluit, NU.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to fill similar or identical positions in the future at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) or other federal departments and agencies located in Nunavut. Please note that the tenure or security requirements may vary.

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)

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. To ensure that you are selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

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

Degree equivalency

• Experience in writing, or working with, scientific reports.
• Experience working in diverse groups or project teams.

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

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. As they are assets, you do not need to meet them to be selected. However, preference could be given to those who have them.

• Experience working in an environmental field.
• Experience with environmental impact assessment processes for development projects.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

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

English essential
You will have to communicate, both in writing and orally, in English as part of your work.

Information on language requirements

The following criteria are essential for the job and will be assessed later by using different assessment methods:

• Knowledge of the northern biophysical environment.
• Knowledge of the steps required to undertake an environmental impact assessment.
• Knowledge of the potential for impact of development projects on the Arctic environment.
• Knowledge of the Nunavut Agreement.

• Ability to coordinate working groups.
• Ability to critically review scientific reports and provide reasoning behind the analysis.
• Ability to effectively manage extensive documentation records.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Thoroughness.

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

The following criterion is an asset and will be assessed later. You do not need to meet it to be selected, but preference could be given to those who have them.

• Ability to communicate in Inuktut.

Organizational need: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Operational requirement: Be willing to travel on small aircraft and to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance.
• Medical clearance.
• Oath of Solemn Affirmation.
• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the screening process is completed.

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice. Your interview could also be done in Inuktitut. Do not hesitate to make a request.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.