Government of Canada
Location
Ottawa, ON | Canada
Job description
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Health, Safety and Environment Branch
Classification: TO-4
Tenure: Various Tenures
Language Requirements: Various linguistic profiles
Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).
Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.
We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.
At NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.
NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed confidentially.
Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.
We are looking for a Technical Officer, Specialist in Contaminated Sites. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
Do you love variety in your day and enjoy responding to the unexpected while working to achieve your work objectives?
Are you a people person, passionate about improving health, safety and environmental management in the work place?
Do your peers or colleagues describe you as: results-oriented;a team player; and having strong communication and problem-solving skills?
If you answered, “Yes”, … Consider joining our team. We may have the job for you!
The National Research Council operates labs and research facilities across the country, each with its own unique challenges related to health, safety and environmental management. NRC is involved with innovative research in transportation, engineering, life and medical sciences, and emerging technologies in computer science, electronics, astronomy and nanotechnology. Each area presents a wide and exciting variety of health, safety and environment related aspects ranging from worker health and protection, to animal safety, biosafety, radiation safety, hazardous materials management, noise and air emissions, waste waters, species at risk, and the list goes on.
NRC’s Health, Safety and Environment Branch (HSE) proactively establishes, promotes and implements best practices in health, safety and environmental management. The HSE Branch provides enabling and support services to NRC’s Research & Development activities, assuring the health and safety of our employees, our neighbouring communities and our environment.
As a team member within the NRC HSE Branch, you will proactively provide leadership by advising and guiding researchers, trades people, engineers, managers and contractors using HSE best management practices. You will also work closely with regulatory authorities to help ensure the NRC’s operations are compliant with applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and policies.
Contaminated Sites Group; a one-stop shop that touches all aspects of contaminated sites management. Working with technical and administrative staff, consultants, and other NRC business units, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of NRC’s contaminated sites projects and supporting programs. You will gain practical experience in assessment and remediation and risk management of contaminated sites, strategic planning, operations, procurement and contract management, program management, technical review, financial management, and stakeholder relations.
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
University degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Science or Engineering, with acceptable specialization relevant to the position (e.g. chemistry, geology, physics, biology, ecology, biochemistry, environmental science or environmental, chemical or civil engineering).
Equivalency
College diploma and significant relevant experience in the field of expertise may also be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Asset:
• Recent** experience with program reporting in the context of the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP) may be considered an asset.
*Significant experience is defined as more than 2 years of experience.
**Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last 6 years.
Reliability Status
Various linguistic profiles
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Salary under review
From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum.
In addition, the incumbent in a bilingual imperative position will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (20662) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing Date: Posted until filled
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$73.74k - $94.84k per year