About the positionWork environmentCome join our multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals and contribute to the Government of Canada's goals towards a cleaner, greener country. Environmental Services and Contaminated Sites (ESCS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) - Ontario Region, provides a wide variety of services to Federal Departments including: Environmental Site Assessments , Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment, Contaminated Site Remediation, Environmental Assessments in accordance with Impact Assessment Act, Ecological Inventories and Management plans, Waste Reduction, Sustainability, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas/Energy Studies and other environmental initiatives.
ESCS is a branch within Real Property Services (RPS) which is the government's real property center of expertise, managing one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in Canada. In addition to projects that we deliver for other departments, ESCS supports RPS in managing environmental aspects of our assets. ESCS provides strategic advice with respect to meeting government goals and priorities, monitoring legislative changes, and developing corresponding operational requirements and compliance strategies. ESCS leverages private sector expertise and resources as a component of our project delivery.
Intent of the process The intent of this process is staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established, and the results may be used to staff same or similar positions for future vacancies of various tenures at Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Important messages We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.
The ability to communicate effectively in writing can be assessed at any time during the process.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Communication 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.
Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance
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Operational Requirements 1. Possession of a valid class "G" driver license or equivalent, or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.
2. Able and willing to travel to remote sites and/or construction work sites to access areas of work for inspection or assessment.
3. Willing and able to work overtime, as required.
You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, earth sciences, physical geography, or other science or applied science directly relevant to the position.
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Experience:
1. Significant* and recent** experience conducting or managing complex*** contaminated sites projects involving one or more of the following disciplines: 1. Phased Environmental Site Assessment, 2. Environmental Risk Assessment, 3. Remediation
2. Significant* experience in managing contractors or consultants (including sub-contractors) during the execution of contaminated sites projects
3. Experience in implementing project management principles (for example: scope development, terms of reference, schedule development, budget control)
4. Experience providing scientific interpretations, advice and recommendations to senior managers.
NOTE:
*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 for a period of approximately 5 years.
**Recent is defined as experience within the last 6 years from the closing date
***Complex projects would contain two or more of the following characteristics: high profile (e.g. public or media attention), multi-stakeholder, high value, multi-organizational, multi-jurisdictional (e.g. public-private, federal-provincial, federal-municipal), broad in scope, requiring broad consultations, high impact, or any other factors that the candidate can demonstrate that constitute complex.
Applied / assessed at a later date Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of contaminated sites management (e.g. phased environmental site assessments, risk assessments and remediation) including federal or provincial environmental guidelines.
2. Knowledge of project management principles
Competencies:
1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
2. Thinking things through
3. Working effectively with others
4. Showing Initiative and being action-oriented
5. Client Service (Level 1)
6. Written Communication
7. Oral Communication
Abilities:
1. Ability to effectively manage tasks in an environment of conflicting priorities and fixed deadlines
2. Ability to analyze complex issues in order to provide effective solutions
Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date Education:
1. Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
2. Certificate as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist in Canada.
3. Certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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Experience:
1. Significant* and recent** experience in conducting or managing Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessment.
2. Significant* and recent** experience in conducting or managing Phased Environmental Site Assessment projects.
3. Significant* and recent** experience in conducting or managing remediation projects with a minimum value of $100,000 through design, implementation and close out phases.
4. Significant* and recent** experience in managing or completing contaminated sediment assessment and/or remediation.
5. Recent** experience working with federal, provincial or municipal environmental regulatory agencies, Indigenous Communities and/or other stakeholders regarding contaminated sites.
6. Recent** experience in managing or completing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment.
7. Recent** experience in interpreting hydrogeological studies.
8. Recent** experience as Qualified Person (QP) Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for Record of Site Conditions (RSC) submissions to Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks under O.Reg.153/04 as amended, with proof, dates and site name.
9. Recent** experience as QP Risk Assessment (RA) for RSC submissions to Ontario MECP under O.Reg.153/04 as amended, with proof, dates and site name.
NOTE:
*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 for a period of approximately 5 years.
**Recent is defined as experience within the last 6 years from the closing date.
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Information you must provide We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted. Additional links Self-declaration: Want to learn more?
Hiring organization contact Name: Rosa Laboni - Human Resources Advisor
Email address: Rosa.Iaboni@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
