Environmental Analyst

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BENEFITS OF WORKING AT IOGC:

1. Performance pay
2. Market allowance
3. Family Day stat
4. Free parking
5. Flexible work arrangements/Telework option
6. Work-life balance
7. Banked Time program
8. A small agency with many exciting opportunities
9. Located on the Tsuut'ina First Nation with views of downtown Calgary and the Rocky Mountains

Duties

1. Reviews and evaluates Environmental Review Form (ERF) applications for proposed oil and gas projects, coordinates the evaluation with First Nation, company, and environmental consultant representatives, carries out site visits for all stages of site development, prepares written evaluation, identifies mitigation measures and terms, and recommends application approval, modification or rejection.
2. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with First Nation representatives including Chief and Councils, industry leads, environmental consultants, and other provincial and federal regulators through regular correspondence, meetings, industry-regulator working groups, and presentations.
3. Assesses, promotes, and manages environmental compliance through the review and approval of environmental audits, maintenance of compliance databases, and by undertaking independent (IOGC-First Nation) and provincial, First Nation and IOGC site inspections.
4. Provides expert advice with compliance and enforcement action and direction to ensure companies are meeting regulatory requirements.
5. Reviews, evaluates, and approves Remediation Action Plans (RAP) in coordination with the First Nation Chief and Council, company, and environmental consultant, and ensures compliance with RAP commitments and approach.

Work environment

IOGC is an organization committed to managing and regulating oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands. It is a non-unionized special operating agency within Indigenous Services Canada. IOGC is responsible for the administration of oil and gas resources on First Nation reserve lands across Canada, primarily south of the 60th parallel. Most of IOGC's work is in Western Canada in the area of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.

Intent of the process

Full-time two year term positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or indeterminate positions.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
1. A post-secondary science degree from a recognized University with specialization in environmental sciences, biological sciences, forestry, wildlife, agriculture, chemistry, conservation & enforcement, or other specialization relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
1. Experience in environmental management of oil and gas activities in Canada.

2. Experience in compliance, remediation and/or reclamation of oil and gas activities.

** Experience is defined as a minimum of 5 years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
1. Knowledge of environmental assessment & management principles and practices for oil and gas sites.
2. Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation and regulations, particularly those applicable to the provincial oil and gas regulators and related to oil and gas projects.

COMPETENCIES:
1. Effective interpersonal skills
2. Create vision and strategy
3. Uphold integrity and respect
4. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
5. Achieve results
6. Communication

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

CERTIFICATION:
1. Certification with a professional association to oversee remediation and reclamation.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with First Nations including Chiefs and Councils.

ABILITY:
1. Ability to locate, gather, organize and share information using appropriate technology and information systems and identify areas for improvement.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
1. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as a member of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Valid Driver’s License - Willingness to travel to remote locations via vehicle, propeller aircraft, helicopter, all-terrain vehicles, etc.) & work on Reserve Lands with oil and gas activities (including sour gas sites), work overtime and wear Personal Protective Equipment - Safety Training; H2S Alive, First Aid & WHIMIS

The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for Indian Oil and Gas Canada requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.

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

Candidates must apply online in order to answer the screening questions. When answering these questions, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. Please specify when, where and how you gained this experience using specific examples, including dates and the role you played at that time. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be evaluated through your responses to the screening questions, your covering letter, and/or your résumé.

Interviews will be conducted. Written test(s) will be administered. Reference checks will be conducted.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or an organizational need. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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. 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 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.