Senior Environmental Assessment Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

⚠️ Candidates who are not residing in Canada must have the Canadian citizenship or the permanent resident status in order to be considered for this job opportunity.

The selection of the candidates may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Indigenous Peoples.

❗ Important Notice: Applicants should be aware that the position they are applying for may potentially transfer from the Government of Canada to the Government of Nunavut on April 1, 2027. This transfer will take place as part of the Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement which will provide Nunavut with greater governance responsibilities and fulfill a longstanding commitment to self-determination. While the details of the transfer of positions are still being finalized, we want to ensure transparency and provide candidates with this crucial information. Rest assured; we are committed to keeping applicants informed as we progress toward implementation of the Agreement.

🔸Workplace:

Successful candidates will be required to work at the office located in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Please only apply if you are already located in Iqaluit or are willing to relocate to Iqaluit.

🔸Relocation and Housing:

If you are living outside Iqaluit, NU, you could be entitled to relocation assistance. Furthermore, federal government housing is available. See the Relocation Directive and the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information:

• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/v11/en
• http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/v237/en

If you are currently residing in Iqaluit, you are also eligible for federal government housing. More information is available in the Directive mentioned above.

🔸Salary, Allowances, and Benefits:

In addition to salary, you are entitled to an isolated posts allowance. This can range from $26,770 to $44,616 per year, depending on the number of dependants, geographic location and whether the accommodation is provided by the Government of Canada. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $2 000 twice a year for you and each eligible dependant.

As a federal government employee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package including an employee pension plan and health, dental and group insurance.

🔎 For more information, please visit the following link: http://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/pay.html

Duties

Senior Environmental Assessment Specialists will work with management to:

• Review scientific, engineering, and regulatory documents to provide input on potential ecosystemic concerns related to: water management and treatment, engineering and infrastructure related to mine works, mine tailings, fill material, waste rock management, reclamation, hazardous waste and material management, accidents and malfunctions, environmental management and protection plans, and adaptive management.
• Forecast policy-related activities and facilitate planning for work requirements.
• Provide technical critique on proposed plans and recommended actions.
• Create briefings for management and executives.
• Coordinate experts and internal conversations to advance participation in project working groups and discussions with stakeholders.
• Participate in public hearings.

Work environment

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.

This position would give you an opportunity to live and work in Canada’s newest territory, a place unlike anywhere else in Canada. Housing and relocation assistance is provided.

Our goal is to have a positive impact in our community as well as the territory. These videos will give you an idea of what Iqaluit is about.

• https://youtu.be/OFtxcvBOFn0
• https://youtu.be/HfP-a8z2TC8

Do you want to contribute to our team in Nunavut and make a difference? If so, CIRNAC wants YOU to be a part of our team in Iqaluit!

Intent of the process

📢 Anticipatory need: Full-time indeterminate position located at Iqaluit, NU.

This process will be used to fill anticipatory vacancies and to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities (Deployment, Assignment, Secondment, Acting, Term or Indeterminate) in Nunavut only, with various security requirements (reliability or secret). This pool can also be used after the transfer date to the Government of Nunavut.

⚠️ Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Nunavut to fill vacancies elsewhere across Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

👉 The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. Your resume alone is not sufficient; the assessment of the criteria mentioned below is based primarily on your answers to the online questions. To be selected, you must imperatively demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples.

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

📢 If you were educated outside of Canada, you must provide proof of your certificates and/or diplomas are comparable to Canadian education standards. This proof is essential for candidates who will be qualified for this process. Consult the link below for more information.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in conducting technical review of project development applications to characterize potential impacts and mitigations to water.
• Experience in identifying the need for and managing contracts with independent consulting companies within fixed timelines.
• Experience in providing advice to senior management.
• Experience with the use of computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Experience in applying legislation, regulations, policies and governance related to Impact Assessment.

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

👉 The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and online screening questions. They are assets; preference could be given to those who meet them.

• Master’s degree in relevant field.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working in a Northern environment.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, specifically as it relates to Inuit culture and values.
• Experience with project management.
• Experience working within public government in Nunavut.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

👉 The following criteria are essential for the job, but assessed later using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

• Ability to interpret environmental data and critique technical reports and submissions related to environmental assessment.
• Ability to design and lead multi-disciplinary scientific and technical reviews with respect to potential ecosystemic impacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and listening).
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence and to deliver presentations.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Thinking things through.
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous person (self-declaration).

👉 Indigenous Peoples: Preference given to candidates self-identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

👉 Operational Requirements (may be requested, upon taking up the position):

• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime.
• Flexibility with work hours.

Conditions of employment

👉 The following conditions must also be met on taking up the position and maintained throughout the employment:

• Reliability Security Clearance.
• Medical clearance (Isolated Post - if hiring from outside the territory).

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

You application must be submitted through the GC Jobs website. No acknowledgement of receipt will be sent for your request. We will contact you as soon as the screening process is completed.

You must answer the online screening questions and demonstrate when, where and how you acquired the requested qualifications by giving concrete examples. The other qualifications will be assessed using different assessment methods (written exam, interview, reference check, etc.).

Need help with your application? 🎬 Check out our video for tips and advice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

You have the right to participate in a selection process in the official language of your choice. Please indicate your preference in your application profile. Your interview could also be done in Inuktitut. Do not hesitate to make a request.

You should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). If your primary communication email address changes, it is your responsibility to update your contact information in you GC Jobs account, as well to inform us at Equipedotation-StaffingTeam@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.

⚠️ Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence to answer questions at any stage of this process is strictly prohibited. If such use were proven, you would automatically be eliminated from the process.

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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.

Contact information

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