Resource Management Officer (Inspector)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Yellowknife; Remote; CAD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, seeks a professional to lead and coordinate inspection programs, review regulatory applications, and provide technical advice to ensure compliance with federal environmental and land-use requirements.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to northern priorities and to work on projects in remote communities, with a focus on meaningful regulatory work and collaboration with Indigenous partners.

Qualifications

• Experience requirements are described in the 'Experience' section of the ad.

Responsibilities

• Inspection Planning and Management: lead, plan and coordinate the inspection program with support from inspection staff. Monitor project progress and compliance in the field or through meetings with developers. Provide technical advice where appropriate to assist developers in maintaining compliance with regulatory authorizations and legislative requirements
• Financial: assist in the establishment of annual O&M budget for the inspection program
• Regulatory Review: review land use permit, water licence, and quarry permit applications, including associated management plans for proposed projects on or near federal lands within the Northwest Territories. As applicable, provide technical review comments and advice related to best environmental management practices, and on the terms and conditions of regulatory authorizations. Monitor project progress through the regulatory process

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada- Northern Affairs Canada

Selection process number

26-IAN-NT-EA-683712

Salary

$86,801 to $109,119-(In addition, there are allowances ranging from $17,995 to $26,105.)

Level

EG-06

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and Permanent residents, whose postal code begins with X1A (Yellowknife Region, NT).

Duties

Looking for a career where your work has a visible impact? This could be your opportunity to bring your expertise to Canada's North. The NWT is looking for talented people to join our team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Working in the North offers a unique opportunity to build relationships, contribute to meaningful files, broaden your professional experience and experience a part of Canada that few people get to know through their workDUTIES | WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspection Planning and Management: lead, plan and coordinate the inspection program with support from inspection staff. Monitor project progress and compliance in the field or through meetings with developers. Provide technical advice where appropriate to assist developers in maintaining compliance with regulatory authorizations and legislative requirements
• Financial: assist in the establishment of annual O&M budget for the inspection program
• Regulatory Review: review land use permit, water licence, and quarry permit applications, including associated management plans for proposed projects on or near federal lands within the Northwest Territories. As applicable, provide technical review comments and advice related to best environmental management practices, and on the terms and conditions of regulatory authorizations. Monitor project progress through the regulatory process

Work environment

Contribute to CIRNAC’s interesting and unique mandate by playing a role in supporting a renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous Peoples. Leave your mark on Canadian history, as you work with a team that is leading the government’s work in the North. Join a workplace committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. You can’t find this type of experience anywhere else. WHAT MAKES THE NORTH DIFFERENT? PURPOSE: Contribute to work that supports northern priorities, communities and partners. IMPACT: Work on files where your advice and decisions can have tangible results. GROWTH: Develop specialized experience and perspectives that can strengthen your career in the federal public service. CONNECTION: Build relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, communities, governments, organizations and partners. NORTH: Experience working in a unique environment with opportunities that may not exist elsewhere in Canada.

What we offer

• The Federal Public Service offers competitive rates of pay, benefits, pension packages and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.
• Pension – For more information on pensions and insurance benefit visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pension-plan/prospective-members.html
• For more information on what the Government of Canada has to offer as an employer, read the Top 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service! https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/site/proudly-serving/top-10-reasons-join-public-service.html.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to staff indeterminately one position at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established, which could be used to staff temporary, and/or permanent positions, with similar qualifications, various linguistic profiles, various security requirements, and/or various tenures at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, within the Northwest Territories. Conditions of employment may vary according to the positions to be staffed. The position is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. If not already a resident in Yellowknife, NT, the selected candidate will have to relocate to Yellowknife. The remote work is not possible. Candidate information will not be shared with federal departments outside Northwest Territories to fill vacancies elsewhere across Canada.

Positions to be filled

1

Additional requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence .
• Health Canada Medical Clearance.*Conditions of employment may vary according to the position to be staffed.**The incumbent and his/her dependents*** may be required to obtain Health Canada medical clearance in accordance with the Isolated Post and Government Housing Directive.(***) = includes incumbent’s spouse or common-law partner and children.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel for work, sometimes alone; including to remote/isolated locations by vehicle over rough roads, cars, all-terrain vehicles, by float or small plane, by helicopter or boat, in all weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to wear protective clothing and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Ability and willingness to maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives which may include a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience

• EX1: Experience conducting inspections, investigations or other compliance related activities under regulatory authorizations such as a land use permits or water licences.
• EX2: Experience preparing clear inspection reports based on field inspection findings, and providing technical and scientific advice to clients for compliance with regulatory authorizations.
• EX3: Experience analyzing technical and environmental information to support evidence-based decision-making and recommend practical solutions related to environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and corrective actions to internal and external clients*.
• EX4: Experience using software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat to perform work-related tasks. Definition: Internal and external clients may include permit/licence holders[MD1.1], contractors, senior management, and other regulatory agencies.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Abilities

• A1: Ability to plan and organize work, manage conflicting priorities, and work under time sensitive conditions to meet deadlines.
• A2: Ability to coordinate the logistics, procurement and for multiple field inspections in remote locations each season.
• A3: Ability to direct and supervise employees.
• A4: Ability to manage financial resources.
• A5: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• A6: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal suitability

• PS1: Exercises sound judgment.
• PS2: Uphold integrity and respect.
• PS3: Adaptability.
• PS4: Showing Initiative.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Asset qualifications (May be applied / assessed at a later date)

• Valid qualifications to handle and use firearms (will only be required for certain locations).

Additional asset qualifications

• AEX1: Experience working within a land and resource co-management regime, particularly in the Northwest Territories or other northern jurisdictions.
• AEX2: Experience working in a Northern Environment.
• AEX3: Experience conducting environmental inspections or field work.
• AK1: Knowledge of the acts, regulations and guidance applicable to land and resource management in the Northwest Territories.
• AK2: Knowledge of mineral exploration and mining operations, oil and gas activities, quarrying, or infrastructure development in northern regions.

Organizational need

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

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

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 Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.