07 Nov
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Statcan
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Winnipeg
Public Services and Procurement Canada- Real Property ServicesSelection process number2026-SVC-EA-HQ-685300 Employment tenurePermanent and Temporary Who can applyPersons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Public
Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation.
Come 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.To find out more about PSPC, please visit our website at: 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. 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. 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. Able and willing to travel to remote sites and/or construction work sites to access areas of work for inspection or assessment.
Willing and able to work overtime, as required. 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. 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. Significant* experience in managing contractors or consultants (including sub-contractors) during the execution of contaminated sites projects Experience in implementing project management principles (for example: scope development, terms of reference, schedule development, budget control) 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 experience within the last 6 years from the closing dateComplex 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.
Knowledge of contaminated sites management (e.G. phased environmental site assessments, risk assessments and remediation) including federal or provincial environmental guidelines. Knowledge of project management principles Client Service (Level 1) Ability to effectively manage tasks in an environment of conflicting priorities and fixed deadlines Language requirements (essential for the job)May be applied / assessed at a later date Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
Certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Significant and recent experience in conducting or managing Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessment. Significant* and recent experience in conducting or managing Phased Environmental Site Assessment projects. Significant* and recent experience in conducting or managing remediation projects with a minimum value of $100,000 through design, implementation and close out phases.
Recent experience working with federal, provincial or municipal environmental regulatory agencies, Indigenous Communities and/or other stakeholders regarding contaminated sites. Recent experience in managing or completing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) environmental site assessment and/or risk assessment. Recent experience as Qualified Person (QP) Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for Record of Site Conditions (RSC) submissions to Ontario Ministry of Workplace, Conservation and Parks under O.153/04 as amended, with proof, dates and site name.
Recent experience as QP Risk Assessment (RA) for RSC submissions to Ontario MECP under O.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.At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes. If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation.
For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.
- We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section. Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
📌 Senior Environmental Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Statcan
📍 Winnipeg