Regional Senior Environmental Advisor

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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

EVERYONE IS WELCOME: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RESPONSES TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS WILL ALSO BE USED TO ASSESS THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: “ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING."

Duties

The development, implementation and regional delivery of an environmental program or environmental services and the provision of related technical, scientific, regulatory/non-regulatory and/or management advice to internal and external clients/stakeholders.

Work environment

Transport Canada ⇄ A smart career move!

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of all Canadians. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system in Canada.

Intent of the process

A pool of essentially qualified candidates will be established from this process which may be used to staff similar positions within Transport Canada at various locations, with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, assignment/secondment, deployment), and various conditions of employment, which may vary according to the position to be staffed. The pool may be used to staff positions with various language/linguistic profiles and security requirements.

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 physical science, biological science, environmental engineering, or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Significant* and recent** experience leading contaminated sites projects involving two or more of the following: 1. Phased Environmental Site Assessment, 2. Environmental Risk Assessment, 3. Remediation.
• Significant* experience providing strategic and/or technical advice to management and/or clients.
• Experience participating in complex*** contaminated sites projects.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing related work activities, which were primarily the candidate’s responsibility, completed with minimal supervision, over the course of five (5) or more years.

** Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last ten (10) years.

***Complex is defined as projects or programs with two (2) or more of the following factors: high level of public or media attention, multi-stakeholder, multi-organizational, multi-jurisdictional, emerging contaminants, Indigenous consultations, regulatory interest, or any other factors that the candidate can demonstrate constitutes complex.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:
• Significant* experience leading complex*** federal contaminated sites projects.
• Significant* experience working on human health and ecological risk assessments where Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are the key contaminant of concern.
• Experience working on assessment and management of federal aquatic contaminated sites.
• Experience working on federal environmental risk assessments.
• Experience in the planning and implementation of environmental remediation projects involving a construction component.
• Experience supervising staff and/or managing consultants/contractors.
• Experience participating in Indigenous and/or public consultation processes.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing related work activities, which were primarily the candidate’s responsibility, completed with minimal supervision, over the course of five (5) or more years.

***Complex is defined as projects or programs with two (2) or more of the following factors: high level of public or media attention, multi-stakeholder, multi-organizational, multi-jurisdictional, emerging contaminants, Indigenous consultations, regulatory interest, or any other factors that the candidate can demonstrate constitutes complex.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of frameworks and guidelines related to federal contaminated sites management.

Competencies:
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Achieve results

Abilities:
• Ability to effectively communicate scientific information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Ability to effectively manage projects/programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: women, members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, or persons with a disability.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must be willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
Must be willing and able to travel using various modes of transportation.
Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence.

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

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.

A variety of assessment tools and methods such as written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, and reference checks, may be used. All information obtained during the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

Communications 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). Failure to respond to time sensitive correspondence may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in the application.

Original proof of education will need to be provided as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for more information.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.