Senior Environmental Specialist

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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 step 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.

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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 seventh 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!

Come join our multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals and contribute to the Government of Canada’s goals towards a cleaner, greener country. Environmental Services and Contaminated Sites (ESCS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) - Ontario Region, provides a wide variety of services to Federal Departments including: Environmental Site Assessments , Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Contaminated Site Remediation, Environmental Assessments in accordance with Impact Assessment Act, Ecological Inventories and Management plans, Waste Reduction, Sustainability, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas/Energy Studies and other environmental initiatives.

ESCS is a branch within Real Property Services (RPS) which is the government's real property center of expertise, managing one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in Canada. In addition to projects that we deliver for other departments, ESCS supports RPS in managing environmental aspects of our assets. ESCS provides strategic advice with respect to meeting government goals and priorities, monitoring legislative changes, and developing corresponding operational requirements and compliance strategies.

To find out more about PSPC, please visit our website at: http://www.pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established, and the results may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, chemistry, earth sciences, physical geography, or other science or applied science directly relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

- Significant* and recent** experience conducting or managing complex*** contaminated sites projects involving one or more of the following disciplines: 1. Phased Environmental Site Assessment, 2. Environmental Risk Assessment, 3. Remediation
- Significant* experience in managing contractors or consultants (including sub-contractors) during the execution of contaminated sites projects
- Experience in implementing project management principles (for example: scope development, terms of reference, schedule development, budget control)

NOTE:
*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate’s responsibility.

**Recent is defined as experience within the last 6 years.

***Complex projects would contain two or more of the following characteristics: high profile (e.g. public or media attention), multi-stakeholder, high value, multi-organizational, multi-jurisdictional (e.g. public-private, federal-provincial, federal-municipal), broad in scope, requiring broad consultations, high impact, or any other factors that the candidate can demonstrate that constitute complex.

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

- Possession of a valid class “G” driver license or equivalent, or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Able and willing to travel to remote sites, and construction work sites.
- Willing and able to work overtime, as required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Knowledge of contaminated sites management (i.e. phased environmental site assessments, risk assessments and remediation) including federal or provincial environmental guidelines.
- Knowledge of project management principles

Engagement
Working effectively with others
Judgement
Client Service (Level 1)
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Written Communication
Oral Communication

- Ability to effectively manage tasks in an environment of conflicting priorities and fixed deadlines
- Ability to analyze complex issues in order to provide effective solutions

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

- Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
- Certificate as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist in Canada.
- Certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Degree equivalency

- Significant* and recent** experience in conducting or managing Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessment.
- Significant* and recent** experience in conducting or managing Phased Environmental Site Assessment projects.
- Significant* and recent** experience in conducting or managing remediation projects with a minimum value of $100,000 through design, implementation and close out phases.
- Significant* and recent** experience in managing or completing contaminated sediment assessment and/or remediation.
- Recent** experience working with federal, provincial or municipal environmental regulatory agencies, Indigenous Communities and/or other stakeholders regarding contaminated sites.
- Recent** experience in managing or completing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment.
- Recent** experience in interpreting hydrogeological studies.
- Recent** experience as Qualified Person (QP) Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for Record of Site Conditions (RSC) submissions to Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks under O.Reg.153/04 as amended, with proof, dates and site name.
- Recent** experience as QP Risk Assessment (RA) for RSC submissions to Ontario MECP under O.Reg.153/04 as amended, with proof, dates and site name.

NOTE:
*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate’s responsibility.

**Recent is defined as experience within the last 6 years.

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

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

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.