Environmental Specialist - Anticipatory

Update: Please note: This poster has been extended until August 31, 2023.

Important messages

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

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INFORMATION SESSION:
An optional information session on how to apply for this PC-02 process will be given in English on August 16, 2023 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.(EST).

Important note - Only one (1) English session will be offered. Should you wish to request a French session or accommodation, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster by Tuesday August 15.

The presentation material will be used exclusively by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to deliver the information session. Please note that the material will not be made available following the meeting.

If you have a limitation that may impact your ability to attend this Information Session, you may request an accommodation. 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.

Please download Microsoft Teams before joining the information session. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device.
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Meeting ID: 289 658 425 170
Passcode: 4s76xF

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates MUST provide a resume. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided.

APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Consider answering screening and interview questions in a structured, concrete and concise manner:
•Situation and Tasks: Describe the circumstances. When, where, who? Assume your interviewers know nothing.
•Actions: What did you consider in dealing with the situation (analysis, consultation, research)? What approach did you take and why?
•Results: What was the final outcome? Feedback received or lessons learned?

Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and/or experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

We are seeking professional Environmental Specialists to deliver a diverse portfolio of environmental projects and/or program of work on behalf of clients related to contaminated sites, greening government/sustainability and/or environmental management and compliance.
You will be responsible for project management (e.g. scope, schedule, & budget oversight) including but not limited to: contaminated sites management, environmental compliance, environmental assessment, greening government, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, and providing technical and strategic advice to clients and/or senior management.
Public Services and Procurement Canada manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada’s real property expert. Our Pacific Region extends from the Canada/US border to the Arctic, including British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Our real property professionals include office accommodation specialists, architects, engineers, environmental scientists, real estate experts and asset and facility managers. Our work in delivering services is equally diverse; it includes construction and repairs to federal correctional facilities, research laboratories, border crossings, remote harbours as well as office fit-up in owned and leased facilities.

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, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science 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:
EX.1 Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team* with partners**, clients or consultants to develop or deliver environmental programs or projects.

*Multidisciplinary team such as, but not limited to: environmental consultants, archaeologists, engineers, contractors, project managers, contracting, finance, laboratory, or other.
**Partners can refer to, but is not limited to: other levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, public, non-government organizations, or other.

EX.2 Experience in reviewing, analyzing or applying legislation or policy relating to the environment. Such as: reviewing analytical data against standards, reviewing a Health and Safety Plan against regulations, or other examples.

EX.3 Experience in project management* practices such as scope development, schedule, budget development/control or risk management.

*Note: Experience can be from a personal or professional example of a project and does not need to be related to the environmental field.

EX.4 Experience reviewing reports and preparing written documents such as project summaries or project updates related to the environment.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, chemistry, earth sciences, physical geography, or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATION
Certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute.

EXPERIENCE
AEX.1 Experience in contract management and administration including: identifying requirements, developing scope of work and specifications, reviewing proposals, monitoring contractor or consultant progress and performance (such as monitoring terms and conditions of contracts including expenditure of financial resources, budget forecasting, or risk
management).

AEX.2 Experience in coordinating or implementing compliance projects/programs relating to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act or the Canada Labour Code, or provincial legislation and regulations addressing environmental protection or human health and safety.

AEX.3 Experience in the development, management or implementation of biological studies pertaining to terrestrial, aquatic or marine resources.

AEX.4 Experience in completing studies, plans, or activities related to sustainability aspects including (but not limited to) greenhouse gas or climate change risk assessments, energy or waste audits, energy studies, or waste diversion or recycling initiatives.

AEX.5 Experience in implementing contaminated sites projects in the areas of phased environmental site assessments, risk assessments or remediation.

AEX.6 Experience providing advice related to environmental projects or programs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
C.1 Demonstrating integrity and respect
C.2 Thinking things through
C.3 Working effectively with others
C.4 Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C.5 Client Service (Level 1) - https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

ABILITIES:
A.1 Ability to communicate effectively

Note: Written communication may be assessed throughout the entire process (the answers you will provide to the screening questions, resume, exchanges and emails).

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

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

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Driver’s License or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with possession of a valid Driver’s License, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.
May be required to conduct site visits outside of an office environment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime and travel

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment 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.