Environmental Compliance, Contaminated Sites, Sustainable Development & Plastics Officers

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Duties

Stream 1: Contaminated Sites Management
Stream 2: Environmental Compliance
Stream 3: Sustainable Development and Plastics

The Regional Office of Environmental Coordination (ROEC) is a dynamic organization, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), which leads environmental management, regional environmental management system (EMS) and related policy for the Newfoundland and Labrador Region. The OEC provides advice and coordinates efforts to comply with the Department’s Environmental Policy Statement, environmental regulations, federal policies and industry standard best management practices. There are three different business lines within the ROEC: contaminated sites management, environmental compliances, sustainable development and plastics. The duties associated with each business line are as follows:

Stream 1: Contaminated Sites Management
Under Stream 1, successful candidates will play a key role in managing the department’s contaminated sites portfolio. Activities include the development of short- and long-term workplans; review of environmental site assessment (ESA) proposals and reports; management of contaminated sites databases; development of relationships with other government departments (OGDs), other levels of government, and industry professionals. The successful applicant will also engage in working groups and planning boards across the region and country.

Stream 2: Environmental Compliance
Under Stream 2, successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance with DFO’s operations and assets is being followed. The main areas under environmental compliance include fuel storage tanks, hazardous materials, halocarbons, Impact Assessment Act (IAA), Wildlife Habitat and Migratory Birds and Species at Risk. Some work activities include providing advice to custodians, site visits to conduct audits and training, assisting in the implementation and maintenance of DFO’s Environmental Management System, working with databases, engaging in National working groups and developing reports and procedures.

Stream 3: Sustainable Development and Plastics
Under Stream 3, successful candidates will be involved in providing advice to custodians on greening government activities and the Sustainable Development Strategy, engaging in national and regional working groups and project meetings with custodians, assisting in the energy reporting work and working with other DFO sectors on Plastic reduction initiatives.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, deployment, secondment, or assignment basis.

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)

Education (ALL STREAMS):

ED1: 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 (STREAM 1 – Contaminated Sites):
EX1: Experience planning, implementing or managing projects/programs in contaminated sites (e.g. Phase I-III Environmental Site Assessments, Risk Assessments, Remediation, Sediment Toxicity Studies).
EX2: Experience analyzing and interpreting environmental data for the purpose of preparing or reviewing technical reports relating to contaminated sites.

Experience (STREAM 2 – Environmental Compliance):
EX3: Experience planning, implementing or managing projects/programs in Environmental Compliance (e.g. environmental regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or environmental management systems).
EX4: Experience analyzing and interpreting environmental data for the purpose of preparing or reviewing technical reports relating to environmental compliance.

Experience (STREAM 3 – Sustainable Development and Plastics):
EX5: Experience planning, implementing or managing projects/programs in Sustainable Development within a ‘real property’ or building operations environment (e.g. greening government).
EX6: Experience analyzing and interpreting environmental data for the purpose of preparing or reviewing technical reports relating to sustainable development.

Experience (ALL STREAMS):
EX7: Experience working with stakeholders, clients or organizations to improve environmental performance.

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

Asset Qualifications:

Education (ALL STREAMS)
AED1: Master’s degree in a related discipline

Degree equivalency

Experience (STREAM 1 – Contaminated Sites)
AE1: 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.
AE2: Experience managing Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) projects or programs.

Experience (STREAM 2 – Environmental Compliance)
AE3: Experience conducting environmental inspections or audits which evaluate regulatory compliance or which evaluate Environmental Management System performance.

Experience (STREAM 3 – Sustainable Development and Plastics):
AE4: 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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge (STREAM 1 – Contaminated Sites):
K1: Knowledge of Canada’s legislative framework related to environmental management, assessment, and/or remediation/risk management, including, but not limited to, the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP).

Knowledge (STREAM 2 – Environmental Compliance):
K2: 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/or Species at Risk Act (SARA).

Knowledge (STREAM 3 – Sustainable Development and Plastics):
K3: 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.

ABILITIES (ALL STREAMS):
AB1: Ability to provide analysis and recommendations to senior management on environmental issues.
AB2: Ability to develop strategies, plans and departmental positions on environmental management issues.
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitabilities:
CC1: Thinking things through
CC2: Showing Initiative
CC3: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
CC4: Working Effectively with Others
CC5: Judgement

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (ALL STREAMS):
• Requirement to, occasionally, work overtime.
• Requirement to, occasionally, travel in order to conduct site visits.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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 note that various methods of assessment may be used such as written tests, interviews, reference checks, performance feedback 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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address. 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.