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Environmental Analyst 1(a)-(b)

4 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

Competition # : 42818

Department: Public Works

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 16-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Making this Province work is no small job.

We have a rewarding opportunity available for an Environmental Analyst. This is the perfect opportunity for you to provide environmental management expertise in support of the maintenance and construction of our provincial infrastructure in a way that is sustainable with minimal risk to our environment.

About Our Opportunity

As the Environmental Analyst, you have a broad understanding of environmental issues that impact our Province and offer diverse technical expertise. Using your knowledge, you will prepare information for environmental reports, and track environmental concerns on provincial infrastructure projects. You will evaluate the environmental sensitivity of potential construction sites and inspect the adequacy and environmental protection measures being used.

Additionally, you will represent Environmental Services in the planning, coordination and administration of complex environmental projects such as decommissioning sites of former provincial buildings, improving environmental performance of provincial assets, and provide support to either highway or building maintenance and construction projects, or manage consultants who complete this work.

Primary Accountabilities

You will manage contaminated sites through the provincial regulatory process and will provide technical expertise related to regulated building materials for the purpose of renovation or deconstruction of provincial infrastructure. This position will also have you being responsible for leading the environmental assessment, screening or permitting (as required) of major projects such as the construction of highways or other significant provincial infrastructure or managing consultants who do this work. Additionally, this role will also have you participating in the development of operational policies and procedures, all the while ensuring compliance to federal and provincial environmental regulations and legislation.

This Environmental Analyst position will also provide environmental advice while assisting Departmental staff and other government agencies and represent Environmental Services on project teams and committees. You will also provide support to all areas of the province with the unique challenges that arise, while achieving the Department's objectives.

You may be occasionally asked to provide training and guidance to provincial government staff, public groups, and associations regarding environmental issues and policies which would include the development of learning materials.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a Bachelor's degree in Science, the Arts, or Engineering and two (2) years of related experience with complex environmental risks associated with construction, operation, maintenance and possible remediation of provincial sites and infrastructure; or a related Master's Degree.

You are up-to-date on current environmental guidelines and regulations which includes contaminated sites and regulated materials. You understand the principles of various scientific disciplines and can integrate this knowledge into a cohesive approach to resolving any problems arising before, during and after construction projects. You are experienced with the procurement process to hire consultants (or consultants) which includes scope of work development, request for proposal preparation, submissions evaluation, project awards and subsequent contract management. Familiarity with managing consultants (or contractors) to ensure timely completion of tasks is an asset.

Proficiency in a computerized environment is necessary including spreadsheet, word processing, and email applications. You have strong project coordination skills to ensure timely completion of project goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment.

You are a self-motivated individual who works both independently with minimal supervision, and participates fully as an effective and engaged team player. Consistently, you maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service. You are an effective team leader, and your combined people and communication skills will promote an engaged workforce. Daily, you exercise a high degree of individual initiative, self-reliance, and resourcefulness.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

You are comfortable in both office and field environments and have general knowledge of environmental and health and safety regulations, industry practices and safe work practices. You may be required to visit on-site locations where heavy equipment is in operation, visit remote locations, and work in areas where hazardous materials are in use.

What We Offer
  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless Career Paths.

Pay Grade: PR 10 - PR 15

Salary Range: $2, $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to