Professional Leader, Environment and Socio-Economics

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The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees. While some of our team telework from locations across the country, most benefit from hybrid workplace arrangements and the flexibility it offers. This position is located in Calgary, and a significant in-person presence at the office is required, with some travel also required periodically.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

The CER strives to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We are committed to implementing systemic changes within the organization, as well as supporting the individual Reconciliation journey of each person at the CER. We offer our Indigenous employees fifteen (15) hours of paid leave and twenty-two decimal five (22.5) hours of unpaid leave — that can also be made up hour for hour — per year to engage in traditional Indigenous practices. We provide access to Elders, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events in the workplace, and opportunities to work and lead in a hybrid work model. Depending on the position, we also offer full-time telework options for Indigenous employees for whom living and working in or near their communities is critical to their identity, cultural security and the exercise of Treaty and inherent rights.

Reconciliation link : https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/consultation-engagement/indigenous-engagement/reconciliation/path-advancing-reconciliation.html

To self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Regulatory, the Professional Leader (PL), Environment and Socio-Economics provides professional leadership to the Canada Energy Regulator in their area of expertise including review and assessment of facility applications, operational environmental compliance, and environmental and socioeconomic matters as they relate to the Canada Energy Regulator Act (CERA) and the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA); and development of regulations and standards applicable to environmental and socioeconomic regulation of federal regulated energy infrastructure. This involves providing senior level advice on key and complex technical and policy matters to the Commission, Board of Directors and Indigenous Advisory Council, senior management, and staff.

The shorter-term focus for the PL is to enhance effectiveness and certainty for other federal, provincial and territorial agencies participating in CER impact assessment processes and post approval permitting. This position will also influence structures to work with federal agencies through the assessment phase and learning and incorporating best practices from other federal agencies related to assessment processes. This includes leadership in meaningful implementation of Crown Consultation, climate impacts and cumulative effects in the CER impact assessment process as well as incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and partnerships over the life cycle of projects and CER requirements.

The PL provides expertise and advice and works collaboratively with other federal departments in the development of processes, guidance, reviews, etc. for federal impact assessments including regional assessments that may impact the CER. This expertise consists of a deep foundation of technical and applied environment and socio-economic assessment techniques paired with a broad government, non-governmental and industry professional network.

The PL must understand environmental and socio-economic impact assessment, compliance verification principles and techniques, audit principles, field logistics, as well as Indigenous and landowner rights and interests, and public engagement and participation in the regulatory process.

The role involves promoting a learning environment with a community of about 100 professionals, including oversight of the Environment, Socioeconomic and Lands community of practice, ensuring methods of capturing and sharing new learnings throughout the larger community, and aligning this learning with the needs of the CER. The role also involves internal promotion of, and commitment to, the CER’s Technical Excellence Framework and oversight of the Technical Leadership Community of Practice.

The PL ensures that the staff organization is fully supported in producing science-based regulatory advice and products and that the CER complies with the highest scientific principles in its regulatory work. The PL will act as a visible champion of science, research, and Indigenous knowledge.

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "As part of this selection process, you are required to submit a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined. Please provide clear and detailed explanations, along with concrete examples, illustrating how your experiences align with each of these criteria considering the definitions provided. This will allow us to assess your application for the position and better understand how you can contribute to the success of our team. If you possess experience that aligns with the assets outlined, you must also demonstrate this in your cover letter by providing clear and detailed explanations, along with concrete examples, showing how you meet these criteria."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education: Degree in an environmental or socioeconomic science (e.g., Biology, Botany, Environmental Studies, Zoology, Resource Management, Sociology, Empirical social research), or a related discipline, from a recognized Canadian Institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1. Experience in leading impact assessments of major natural resource facilities.

E2. Experience with creating and maintaining senior-level partnerships, and liaising with federal government, provinces and territories, and Indigenous peoples and governments on complex strategic environmental and energy related matters.

E3. Experience coaching and mentoring technical, scientific, or regulatory specialists.

E4. Extensive* experience in presenting scientific analysis and strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives, both orally and in writing.

E5. Experience with incorporating the unique circumstances and concerns of Indigenous peoples and communities and the provision of strategic advice regarding Indigenous rights as it relates to resource development or infrastructure projects.

*Extensive is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which would have been acquired over approximately the last five years.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Specialized expertise obtained through a Ph.D. related to environmental or socio-economic sciences, including practical field experience and publication of research in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.

AQ2 Experience in development of federal, provincial or territorial regulations, or in providing policy advice on natural resource management matters.

AQ3 Extensive* experience in engagement and issue resolution with a variety of interests and stakeholders on complex projects or issues requiring collaborative approaches.

*Extensive is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which would have been acquired over approximately the last five years.

Organizational Needs: The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Leadership Competencies (Guide proficiency level):

LC1 Create Vision and Strategy

LC2 Uphold Integrity and Respect

LC3 Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

LC4 Promote Innovation and Guide Change

For information on the Leadership Competencies, please visit the following website: https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/about/careers/assessment-tips/index.html

Organizational Competencies (Shape proficiency level):

OC1 Oral Communication

OC2 Written Communication

Technical Competencies (Shape proficiency level):

TC1 Application Assessment Principles and Techniques

Provide high level guidance to Commissioners and staff on matters related to assessment strategy and systems. Provide directional guidance on related issues affecting the energy industry. Lead changes in internal and external procedures related to applications processes.

Competency Level Definitions

Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

Shape is defined as being recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER regarding the competency.

Conditions of employment

1) Reliability status check. Willingness to apply within the first year of appointment and maintain a secret security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work additional hours when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-14 position is similar to an EX-03 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to Executive Terms and Conditions.

2. Salary: Effective 1 July 2024 NEB-14, $164,000 to $204,900
The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• Members of the Executive Group are currently eligible to receive a lump sum performance award as a percentage of base salary and are also eligible to receive an annual retention bonus.

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including issuing screening results, sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

4. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.

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