Senior Environmental Specialist **AMENDMENT - CLOSING DATE**

Update: ***AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE - September 12, 2023***

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

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 special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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 immediate intent of this selection process is to fill two (2) term positions.

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.

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)

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EDUCATION
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↬ 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

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EXPERIENCE
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↬ *Significant experience in assessing and applying policy and regulatory requirements related to environmental issues.
↬ *Significant experience in providing expert advice and guidance to senior officials and stakeholders on environmental related issues.
↬ *Significant experience in collaborating with stakeholders to develop and deliver complex environmental projects.

*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. It will be assessed based on scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties for a period of at least three years.

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

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ASSET QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED, BUT NICE TO HAVE)
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ASSET EDUCATION:
↬ Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a science domain relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
↬ Experience in working with Indigenous communities
↬ Experience in conducting environmental assessment for infrastructure projects
↬ Experience in addressing solid waste management process
↬ Experience in addressing climate change issues
↬ Experience in conducting contaminated site assessment and remediation process
↬ Experience with project management practices

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE
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↬ Knowledge of Federal Impact Assessment Act
↬ Knowledge of current environmental management practices
↬ Knowledge of the social, economic and environmental issues impacting First Nations

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ABILITIES AND SKILLS
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↬ Ability to effectively communicate orally
↬ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
↬ Ability to manage multiple competing priorities within tight deadlines
↬ Ability to supervise or lead a team

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PERSONAL SUITABILITY
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↬ Effective interpersonal relationships
↬ Initiative
↬ Flexibility
↬ Judgment
↬ Teamwork
↬ Respect for Diversity

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

ASSET ABILITIES:
↬ Ability to negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
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↬ 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
↬ 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

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EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
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Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At ISC, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve. Therefore, this selection process could be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Visible Minorities, or Persons with Disabilities.

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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and to your e-mail. You must check your e-mail account frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please ensure your e-mail address accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will consider that you are not interested in participating in this selection process should you not respond to our communication.

When communicating with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

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.

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

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications prior to being appointed to a position. Results from other selection processes in the federal public service may be used to supplement our assessment.

You will be asked to provide proof (original documentation will be required) of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not necessarily mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process, or to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

ISC recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

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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.