Senior Environmental Specialist - Anticipatory

Update: Closing date extended to 2024-02-18

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

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.

Experience merit criteria will be assessed by your Cover Letter and Resume.

VERY IMPORTANT: Applicants must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet the experience factors listed in the ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS.

Indicate the stream or streams you would like to be considered for. For every stream you are applying for, include concrete examples of how you meet the stream-specific experience.

For each of the other experiences listed in the advertisement, in one or two paragraphs, demonstrate how you meet the experience listed and provide concrete examples.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Indicate how you meet the experience factors listed.

Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL SCREENING CRIETERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

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. Candidates are encouraged to apply for as many of the streams that interest them.

You will be responsible for program and project management (e.g. scope, schedule, & budget oversight) including 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

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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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period), various locations and security requirements within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Indicate the Stream or Streams you would like to be considered for. For every steam you are applying for include concrete examples on how you meet. For each of the experiences listed in the advertisement, in one or two paragraphs, demonstrate how you meet the experience and provide concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Indicate how you meet the experience factors listed."

Contact information for 3 references.

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, biology or some other environmental science relevant to the position.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE

EXP1
*Significant experience in at least one of the following streams:

Stream 1 –Contaminated Sites:
• Leading teams and consultants for contaminated sites programs and projects including assessments, risk assessments and remediation.

Stream 2 – Sustainability/Greening Government:
• Leading environmental programs involving sustainable buildings management.

Stream 3 – Environmental Management and Compliance:
• Experience in working with governments and stakeholders in designing, implementing and monitoring compliance programs to meet environmental regulatory requirements.

Note:
DEFINITION -*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 work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities.

EXP 2 (All Streams): Experience in contract management and administration including: identifying requirements, developing scopes of work and specifications, tendering, monitoring the general contractor progress and performance.

EXP 3 (All Streams): Experience in the management of human and financial resources. This includes supervising staff, assigning work, performance management, and managing budgets.

EXP 4 (All Streams): Experience in collaborating with First Nations and/or other government departments and/or other levels of government and/or stakeholders such as industry.

COMPETENCIES (All Streams):

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

ABILITIES (All Streams):

Ability to communicate effectively

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

In support of achieving a diverse 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: Aboriginal person, Person with a Disability, Member of visible Minority group, Woman.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to:
• in the future, to undergo and maintain additional security clearance such as secret and secret enhance, in order to meet government and clients’ needs.
• work overtime
• travel, including availability to make on-site visits to facilities and remote field sites.

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.

NOTE: Those selected must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.