Manager, Impact Assessment

Update: The posting period has been extended until December 11, 2023.
If you have already applied, you can modify your application until December 11, 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

Relocation and housing:

If you are living outside Iqaluit, NU, you could be entitled to relocation assistance. Furthermore, federal government housing is available. See the Relocation Directive and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information:

• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en
• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

If you are currently residing at Iqaluit, you are also eligible for a federal government housing. More information is available in the Directive mentioned above.

Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $26,770 to $44,616 per year, depending on the number of dependants, geographic location and whether the accommodation is provided by the Crown. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $2,000 twice a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

Duties

The Impact Assessment division guides sustainable development in Nunavut by fully participating in environmental assessments pursuant to Article 12 of the Nunavut Agreement and Parts 3 and 4 of Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act.

The successful candidate will manage the Impact Assessment Division and lead Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s participation in Nunavut Impact Review Board reviews for projects across Nunavut.

This requires management of Human and Financial Resources and the providing professional support, consultation, information and advisory services with respect to Impact / Environmental assessments.

Work environment

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

Do you want to contribute to our team in Nunavut and make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples through the protection of the environment, improvement of social well-being and economic prosperity?

If so, CIRNAC wants YOU to be a part of our team in Iqaluit!

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) full-time indeterminate position at Iqaluit, NU.

This process will be used to fill current vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) in Nunavut only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret).

*** Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Nunavut 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)

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. To be selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

• 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 in managing human and financial resources.
• Experience in the delivery or management of programs related to impact/ environmental assessment or resource management.
• Experience collaborating effectively with industry, government, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the public.

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

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. They are assets; preference could be given to those who meet them.

• Experience in identifying and analyzing and advising upon regulatory requirements pertaining to impact / environment assessment, water management, or enforcement.
• Experience in consulting or negotiating about non renewable resource issues with other levels of government, aboriginal groups, or other stakeholders.
• Experience working in a Northern environment.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following criteria are essential for the job, but assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies or programs related to resource management or environmental protection.
• Knowledge of the principles of sustainable development.
• Knowledge of the impacts or effects of natural resource development.

• Ability to coordinate a technical and scientific review of development proposal.
• Ability to manage contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including developing and delivering presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to coach or mentor employees.

• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Attention to detail.
• Leadership.
• Values and Ethics.

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

These assets are assessed later; preference could be given to those who meet them.

• Knowledge of the Northern biophysical, cultural, political or economic environment.
• Knowledge of Canadian federal or provincial legislative, policy or regulatory responsibilities, especially related to the northern environment.

• Ability to coordinate socioeconomic reviews of development proposals.
• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.

As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Department of CIRNAC is committed to hiring more Indigenous persons within its workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve governmental services offered to all Canadians. Also, consistent with the Clerk’s Call to Action, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are correctly represented within our organization. We may therefore select only persons who have self-declared themselves as being members of the Indigenous and persons with disability groups.

Indigenous Peoples: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

Operational Requirements (may be requested, upon taking up the position):
• Willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

The following conditions must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:

• Reliability Security Clearance.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance (if required).
• Oath or Solemn Affirmation.
• Willingness to travel in small aircraft(s).

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

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the prescreening process is completed.

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice. Your interview could also be done in Inuktitut. Do not hesitate to make a request.

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.