Environmental Specialist, Contaminated Sites

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Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the responses to the screening questions. You may be assessed using a variety of tools (online test, written examination, interviews, pre-recorded interviews, presentation, reference check, etc.).

In answering the screening questions, you must demonstrate variability in complexity and magnitude with respect to projects, programs and activities with specific examples of projects, programs or activities where you were involved in the full life cycle including the development stage (financial, scope, quality control and resource planning), execution stage (monitor, control, oversight), and closure stage (closure, post review).

Work environment

We are One PSPC!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Environmental Services (ES) comprises a branch within Real Property Services (RPS). RPS is the government's real property centre of expertise, managing one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in Canada. RPS also provides a full range of real property services. Within this context, ES provides services in relation to environmental compliance and stewardship and contaminated site management, environmental evaluations and assessment, and sustainable development. ES also provides strategic advice with respect to meeting government goals and priorities, monitoring legislative changes, and developing corresponding operational requirements and compliance strategies. Work performed for other government departments is carried out on a transactional basis, leveraging private sector expertise and resources.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish a pool of candidates that may be used to staff similar positions at an identical or equivalent group and level with various linguistic requirements and various security profiles within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Information you must provide
- Your résumé.
- Proof of degree at the time of appointment.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the Essential Education and Experience Qualifications below.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, chemistry, earth sciences, physical geography, or other science or applied science, including engineering, directly 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:

EX1: Experience planning, implementing and managing projects/programs involving contaminated sites ( i.e. phased environmental site assessments, ecological and human risk assessments, remediation, environmental risk management, and/or environmental long-term care and maintenance).

EX2: Experience preparing or reviewing technical reports and providing recommendations related to contaminated sites.

EX3: Experience working with stakeholders, clients or organizations to improve environmental performance.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation and/or regulations, guidelines, policies and best practices specific to management of contaminated sites.

K2: Knowledge of project management practices (for example: scope development, terms of reference preparation, budget and schedule tracking and QA/QC of technical reports).

CORE COMPETENCIES:
1 - Client service orientation - Level 1
2 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented
3 - Working effectively with others
4 - Thinking things through
5 - Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

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

AE1: Experience in conducting or managing projects involving one or more of the following:
• Air quality studies and hazardous materials assessments
• Fuel storage and handling
• Potable water and wastewater studies
• Environmental auditing
• Halocarbon equipment, legionella, radon testing

NB: During the evaluation process, the asset qualifications may be used to enhance the candidates profile.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel to complete site visits.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice; please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

**Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process.

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.