Regional Environmental Preparedness and Response Officer

Regional Environmental Preparedness and Response Officer Transport Canada

Selection process number
26-MOT-EA-HRS-06801

Salary
$84,174 to $95,704

Level
GT-05

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

Duties

As the lead regulatory organization, TC continues to provide strategic advice and regulatory expertise to support integrated planning efforts across the country, provide advise and expertise, as well as identify and assess associated policy, legislative and regulatory changes. TC staff in each region will directly contribute to the development of response plans as well as supporting other essential response planning-related activities.

The key responsibilities for the position are:

• Ensure regulatory compliance of oil handling facilities (OHF) et response organizations (RO) certified by Transport Canada: conduct site inspections, review prevention and emergency plans and evaluate oil pollution exercises.
• In the event of non-compliance, follow up on files in collaboration with the Regional Enforcement Unit (REU).
• Participate in the development of working tools and policy implementation through regional and national working groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the shipping and oil handling industry as well as key partners (federal, provincial) of Canada’s Ship-source Oil Spill Prepparedness and Response Regime.

Work environment

Environmental Preparedness and Response Officers work in an environment where the level of stress can be high due to the possible negative impact of errors, as well as the risk of potential or actual conflict. As they ensure compliance with regulations, officers must obtain the designation of Marine Safety Inspector in Environmental Response. They have important responsibilities and their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

Intent of the process

The immediate is intent to staff an indeterminate position in Vancouver or Victoria BC. Transport Canada may establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period) for the Western and Yukon Region. Employees occupying a position at the GT-05 group and level or equivalent may be considered first for assignment, secondment or deployment.

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.

A valid driver’s licence issued by a province or territory of Canada

Willing and able to work outside regular business hours and on weekends, occasionally and on short notice.

Able to lift loads up to 10 kg.

Willing and able to work in marine, industrial and outdoor environments and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Willing and able to travel occasionally and on short notice by all modes of transportation, including to remote or isolated locations.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education

ED1: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience

EX1:
Experience applying legislation, regulations or policies.

EX2:
Experience conducting regulatory oversight or monitoring activities, inspections, audits or compliance reviews.

EX3:
Experience analyzing information and providing advice or recommendations.

EX4:
Experience organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Knowledge

K1:
Knowledge of the purpose and key elements of Part 8 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and Canada’s marine oil spill prevention, preparedness and response regime.

Abilities

A1:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A3:
Ability to analyze and synthesize information and provide relevant advice or recommendations.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Competencies

C1:
Digital literacy

C2:
Working effectively with others

C3:
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

C4:
Thinking things through

C5:
Demonstrating integrity and respect

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Education

AED1: A degree or diploma from a recognized…