Director, Environmental Science & Technology Laboratories

Update: * The intention of this selection process is to staff 1 bilingual CBC/CBC position on an imperative basis. However, the use of a non-imperative appointment from this process could be considered if no qualified bilingual person is identified.

** Closing date extension.

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WHO WE ARE?
As a leader on environmental issues, ECCC is mandated with ensuring that Canadians have a safe, clean and sustainable environment today, tomorrow and well into the future. The Science and Technology Branch (STB) of ECCC strives to offer a diverse, inclusive, innovative and dynamic environment for our employees and encourages a collaborative work environment that fosters professional development and success.

The Water Science and Technology Directorate of STB is seeking a Director who will oversee the operations of the Environmental Science and Technology Laboratories Division. This includes responsibility for a 200+ employee organization from coast to coast, charged with delivering analytical laboratory services and operational field support to a wide range of internal and external clients, as well as providing scientific support replated to environmental emergency planning, preparedness and response.

Intent of the process

The process aims to staff one indeterminate Director position in Burlington, Ontario, with responsibility for the operations and management of the Environmental Science and Technology Laboratories Division. The duties of the position will have to be performed in Burlington, financial support for relocation will be available if required.

The process could also be used to create a pool of fully and/or partially qualified candidates for future needs at ECCC.

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 in a field relevant* to the work to be performed.
* Relevant fields could include: environmental science, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or related scientific or engineering field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in providing advice and briefings to senior management(1) on sensitive and complex(2) issues related to the environment.

• Significant(3) experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative working arrangements with partners (for example, federal organizations, provincial/territorial governments, non-profit organizations, universities, Indigenous communities).

• Significant(3) experience in leading multidisciplinary scientific teams in a field, research or laboratory context.

• Experience in managing human(4) and financial(5) resources.

NOTES:
(1) Senior management refers to a position at a senior executive level such as a Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Vice President, or other equivalent executive position.
(2) Complex refers to at least three of the following characteristics: multi-dimensional, multi-jurisdictional, highly sensitive in nature or confidential, affecting multiple partners or stakeholders, setting a precedent, having a potential for significant media coverage, having a major impact on service or program delivery, or in direct fulfilment of department or government priorities.
(3) Significant experience will be assessed based on the extent, the complexity and the diversity of work performed in addition to the level of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files and/or projects.
(4) Managing human resources may include:
• implementing HR strategies to ensure workforce capacity to meet operational needs.
• conducting performance management through provision of feedback, conducting performance assessments and management of difficult employees.
• determining training and development needs to support talent management.
(5) Managing financial resources may include:
• delegation of a budget over one or more complete fiscal years.
• resource management and forecasting.
• planning, budget allocation, tracking expenditures, reporting, etc.

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

EXPERIENCE - ASSETS:
• Experience in managing science or technology laboratories.

• Experience in implementing quality management systems.

• Experience in overseeing complex fieldwork programs with associated occupational safety and health considerations.

• Experience in environmental emergency planning and response.

• Experience in working with Indigenous science and Indigenous knowledge systems.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada values the importance of both official languages, and our Executives commit to maintaining their second language results valid at all times. This requirement has an impact on performance management and talent management placement.

* The intention of this selection process is to staff 1 bilingual CBC/CBC position on an imperative basis. However, the use of a non-imperative appointment from this process could be considered if no qualified bilingual person is identified.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of emerging issues and challenges within the federal science and technology community.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results

Conditions of employment

• Must hold and maintain Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Must be willing to travel.

Other information

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is committed to having a skilled and diverse workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Departmental approach to achieving employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal (Indigenous) peoples, persons with a disability, and visible minorities.

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.