Environmental Analyst

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples, IN THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Only screening questionnaire will be used during pre-screening process. We may use resumes as a secondary source to validate the answers to the pre-screening questions. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information will be eliminated from further consideration.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

-Applicants can create a profile and a résumé that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Work environment

🌟 Canada, through the creation of Indigenous Services Canada and Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, has demonstrated a commitment to ensure that we are working with Indigenous Peoples to measure progress and improve service delivery on an ongoing basis. This is founded on a principle of a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership.

🌟 Indigenous Services Canada is committed to the identification of the best models for delivering improved services to Indigenous Peoples and improve accountability to Indigenous Peoples for the quality of services delivered, including: work to leverage the ingenuity and understanding of Indigenous Peoples as well as experts from the private sector, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and international experts on service delivery. It will be expected for you to assess how Indigenous Peoples experience the delivery of government services on a day-to-day basis and identify ways to improve delivery that are holistic, community-based, and put the needs of the person first.

Intent of the process

The current need is to indeterminately staff one position in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions in various locations with various tenures such as permanent specified term, acting, assignments/secondments, or deployments. It may also be used to staff identical or similar positions by other regions or federal departments across Canada.

As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

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:
↬ Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in resource management, physical or biological sciences, or any other environmental science relevant to the position (Environmental science may include biology, ecology, soil science).

*The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
↬ Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including stakeholders in the management of projects

↬ Experience in analyzing data and preparing reports

↬ Experience in participating in the delivery of environmental programs

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
↬ Knowledge of the social, economic and environmental issues impacting First Nations

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
↬ Ability to effectively communicate orally
↬ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
↬ Ability to research, analyze and make recommendations

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
↬ Effective interpersonal relationships
↬ Initiative
↬ Dependability
↬ Teamwork
↬ Respect for diversity

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
↬ Experience in working with Indigenous communities
↬ Experience in identifying and resolving environmental issues

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
↬ Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
↬ Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations by road, boat, or air may be required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

↬ Willing and available to work overtime, as required

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

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.

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this staffing process.

You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

Applicants who are screened in to this selection process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.

A current copy of your resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.

In order to manage the number of applications in the selection process, management may use asset qualifications, random selection and/or top down consideration of scores at various steps in the process, to determine the number of candidates who will be further considered in the process.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca

All applicants who are new to the federal public service must provide proof of citizenship prior to their appointment. This is necessary for both temporary (specified period) and permanent (indeterminate) employment. Any of the three (3) documents would be accepted: 1. Birth Certificate, 2. Passport or 3. Citizenship Certificate. Note: An expired passport, satisfies the proof of citizenship requirement.

How to obtain Canadian Citizenship Certificate: The citizenship certificate is provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. To learn about how to obtain the certificate, visit this link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/eligibility.html

Note that there is a fee to receive this certificate and the displayed wait time for the production of the certificate may be several months, however; requiring proof of citizenship in order to obtain employment would be considered an urgent reason, significantly reducing the wait time.

Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

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.