Project Manager

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Duties

1. Manages a team of professionals, from a wide variety of scientific fields located throughout Canada, and an operating budget in the development and implementation of the regional Contaminated Sites Program projects.
2. Develops proposals, and implements policies, strategies, plans, research studies and analyses in the delivery of the Contaminated Sites Program in the Region.
3. Plans, develops and implements the contaminated sites project management life cycle for the Region.
4. Provides professional, technical and scientific support, consultation, information and advisory services on assigned projects.
5. Develops and maintains a consultative and cooperative network with managers within the region and HQs and with officials of federal and territorial departments/ministries, other levels of government, Indigenous partners, NGOs, ENGOs and other clients, partners and stakeholders including private sectors.
6. Participate in the development of the Directorate’s overarching and coherent policy and program frameworks and strategic, research and business priorities, objectives and plans.
7. Provides expert scientific, technical, policy and program advice on the management and remediation of the contaminated sites in the region to internal and external clients.

Work environment

OUR MISSION:
Working together to make Canada a better place for Indigenous and Northern peoples and communities.

WHY CHOOSE CROWN-INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA (CIRNAC):
Contribute to CIRNAC’s interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting a renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Leave your mark on Canadian history, as you work with a team that is leading the government’s work in the North. Join a workplace committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. You can’t find this type of experience anywhere else. CIRNAC provides you with the tools you need to develop valuable skills that will promote your future success, with opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) full-time position in Yellowknife, NT.

This process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities in Northwest Territories only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret). Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Northwest Territories to fill vacancies elsewhere across 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)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a 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 other science or applied science directly relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* and recent** experience managing environmental projects or programs including the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites
• Significant* and recent** experience in managing client relations
• Experience in providing strategic and expert technical advice on environmental issues including environmental compliance for real property
• Experience in leading environmental project teams including consultants and contractors.
• Experience managing financial resources including cost estimating, budget tracking, cost control and reporting.

*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 on the basis of scope, complexity and the diversity of the wok 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 two (2) years.

**Recent experience is defined as experience acquired in the last five (5) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of project management practices pertaining to the delivery of Real Property projects.

COMPETENCIES:
• Values and Ethics – serving through integrity and respect
• Engagement – mobilizing people, organizations, partners
• Management Excellence – Delivering through Action Management, People Management, Financial Management
• Client Service Level 2

NOTE: For information on the Key Leadership Competencies, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/effective-behaviours.html#manager
For information on the PSPC client service competency, please visit: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to provide strategic advice in the fields of environmental management, remediation and/or compliance

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

The following criteria are not required for the appointment, but preference may be given to candidates who possess these asset qualifications.

• Experience in managing employees, including setting goals and assessing performance.
• Experience in developing and implementing business development strategies.
• Experience in human health and/or ecological risk assessment
• Experience in environmental impact assessments for projects in accordance with federal legislation
• Experience in environmental building audits, hazardous materials assessments or studies (for example asbestos, halocarbons, or designated substances)
• Experience in sustainable buildings management such as studies or assessments related to the following: energy efficiency, water conservation, wastewater management, sustainable use of resources, non-hazardous waste management, LEED, or BOMA
• Experience in petroleum storage tank management projects (assessments, design and implementation)
• Certification as a Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP). P.Eng. and/or PMP/ or P.Ag / P.Biol. designation is preferred.

Conditions of employment

The following condition(s) must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:

Reliability and Security: Reliability Status
Must be willing and able to travel as required
Must be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.

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.