Water Resources Officer

Update: The posting period has been extended until June 7, 2024.
If you have already applied, you can modify your application until June 7, 2024.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Relocation:

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 at Iqaluit, you are also eligible for a 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 Crown. You are also entitled to vacation travel allowance of approximately $1,500 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.

Workplace:

Employees must perform their duties from the regional office located at Iqaluit, Nunavut. Successful candidates will be required to work at the work site.

Duties

• To ensure compliance of project sites against various Acts and Legislation.
• Plan field inspections throughout the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut.
• Conduct field inspections.
• Collect grab samples of water in targeted areas and send to an accredited lab following a chain of custody procedure for analysis.
• Communicate with other governments, proponents and licensees.
• Travel to remote locations within jurisdiction.
• Review documentation and provide feedback to respective regulators.

Work environment

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Field Operations Office is a small office located in the Government of Canada building at 969 Federal Road in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Our staff are a tight knit group of individuals who share a common goal to protect Nunavut’s land and water resources for the preservation and future use for generations to come. Currently, Field Operations is comprised of one (1) geographic informatics systems (GIS), one (1) administrator, and four (4) inspectors positions in the Iqaluit office.

Inspectors are typically in the field from May to August and are responsible for ensuring compliance with all water use and land use authorizations throughout Nunavut.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: One (1) full-time indeterminate position at Iqaluit, NU.

This process will be used to fill current 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).

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

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)

The following criteria will be assessed using your resume and the online screening questions. To be selected, you must demonstrate when, where and how you acquired each of the qualifications by giving concrete examples. Please provide details of experience relating to last level of education completed successfully and any experience relating to the enforcement of any legislation and the capacity to do so.

• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience providing advice and briefing on environmental programs or projects.
• Experience in Environmental inspections or field work.
• Experience in collaborating with officials from the federal government, provincial/territorial governments, Indigenous groups, municipalities, or industry on environmental protection issues.

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

The following criterion will be assessed using your resume and the online screening question. It is an asset; preference could be given to those who meet it.

• A diploma in Resource Management or Environmental Sciences from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Note: If you graduate in Spring 2024, you are still eligible. Don't hesitate to apply and to indicate it when answering the online question.

Degree equivalency

• Experience working in a northern Environment.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment as it relates to Inuit culture and values.
• Experience conducting inspections at mineral exploration and/or mine sites within 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.).

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations in Nunavut.
• Knowledge of inspection procedures and enforcement methods.
• Knowledge of pollution and pollution control techniques.

• Ability to conduct inspections in extreme conditions or at remote sites across Nunavut.
• Ability to effectively record observations.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Dependability.
• Judgement.
• Attention to detail.

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

This asset is assessed later; preference could be given to those who meet it.

• Ability to communicate in Inuktitut.

As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Department of CIRNAC is committed to hiring more Indigenous persons within its workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve governmental services offered to all Canadians. Also, consistent with the Clerk’s Call to Action, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are correctly represented within our organization. We may therefore select only persons who have self-declared themselves as being members of the Indigenous and persons with disability groups.

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):
• Firearm Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
• Ability and willingness to work outside of regular working hours.

Conditions of employment

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

• Ability and willingness to travel on small aircrafts, helicopters, boats, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
• Ability and willingness to travel from home base for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors.
• Medical clearance established for the position.
• Valid driver's license (minimum Nunavut Class 5 or equivalent).
• Reliability Security Clearance.

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 prescreening process is completed.

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

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.

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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