Environmental Specialist

Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Real Property Services Branch

Selection process number
2026-SVC-HQ-EA-680744

Salary
$84,382 to $101,162

Level
PC-02

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

Work environment
We are One PSPC!
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. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

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. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position. 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.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and/or experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Operational Requirements:

• 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, construction work sites to access areas of work for inspection or assessment.
• Willing and able to work overtime, as required.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, ecology, chemistry, earth sciences, physical geography, or other science or applied science directly relevant to the position.

Experience:

• 1. Experience working on contaminated sites projects involving one or more of the following disciplines:
  • a. Phased Environmental Site Assessments
  • b. Environmental Risk Assessments
  • c. Remediation
• 2. Experience working with stakeholders or contractors or consultants (including sub contractors) during the execution of environmental projects
• 3. Experience in implementing project management principles (for example: schedule development, budget control)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:

• 4. Knowledge of contaminated sites management (i.e. phased environmental site assessments, risk assessments and remediation) including federal environmental guidelines.
• 5. Knowledge of project management principles.

Competencies:

• 6. Thinking Things Through
• 7. Working Effectively With Others
• 8. Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented
• 9. Demonstrating integrity and respect
• 10. Client Service Level 1
• 11. Oral Communication
• 12. Written Communication*

Education:

• 1. Master’s degree from a recognized…