Environmental Advisor: Contaminated Sites Profile

National Defence - Canadian Army
Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Valcartier (Québec)
PC-02
$82,727 to $99,178
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence

**Closing date: 22 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**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

How does this work?

Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

**Duties**:
Environmental Profile:
The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to users, drafting procedures, participating in staff training and awareness-raising, reviewing environmental assessments, and conducting inspections. You will also work closely with all military and civilian organizations present on your installation and its satellite sites as well as with colleagues from other installations.. As part of your work, you will have the opportunity to participate in internal working groups and conferences to interact with other environmental Advisors from the Department of National Defence.

Contaminated Site Profile:
The Contaminated Sites team serves most of the properties occupied by the Department of National Defence in Quebec, with the main facilities located in the Quebec City, Montreal, and Montérégie regions. As a Contaminated Sites Advisor, you will be responsible for project management (characterization, restoration, risk management) on contaminated (or potentially contaminated) sites currently occupied by the Department of National Defence. Project management includes drafting quotations, evaluating costs, coordinating procurement, monitoring budgets, conducting field visits, and reviewing deliverables. You will also be required to conduct environmental studies or provide advice on properties the Department wishes to acquire or divest, or as part of infrastructure projects (excavations, backfilling). Our department is equipped with a geo-referenced environmental database operated via ArcGIS Pro; this work tool allows us to provide rapid and accurate environmental advice.

**Work environment**:
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
Opportunities for advancement
A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Work life balance Including opportunities for:

- Telework and flexible work arrangements
- Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeks

Positions are available on departmental sites at the Montreal Garrison, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Garrison, or the Valcartier Support Base. The Environment Section's mission is to ensure that departmental operations and military training have the least possible impact on the environment. As DND is among the federal departments with the largest land area, both urban and natural, it requires specialized services to ensure compliance with legal and ministerial requirements.

Within the Environment Section, we foster a work environment where employees can develop, learn, and grow, while finding true professional satisfaction.
By joining our team, you will benefit from:

- A career in a dynamic, committed, and diverse