Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division: Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division – Environmental Permissions Branch
City: Toronto
Language of Position(s): English
Job Term: 1 Temporary (up to 12 months, with possibility of extension)
Job Code: 15548 – Scientist 4
Salary: $1,491.41 – $1,892.95 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.Understanding the job ad – definitions
Posting Status: Open
Job ID: 208203
Are you an environmental professional with hydrogeological expertise? Then we need your skills at the Ministry of the Environment, Conservations and Parks to independently conduct reviews of environmental site assessment reports and other related technical information associated with Records of Site Condition submitted for filing to the Environmental Site Registry under Ontario Regulation 153/04.
The Ministry
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is committed to healthier communities and economic prosperity through protecting Ontario’s air, land and water.
The Division
Environmental Assessment and Permissions Division provides the single point of access for, and leading, the transformation of ministry permissions using risk-based approaches and customer service standards. The division also provides the single point of access for customer service and environmental permissions management in the ministry.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• conduct desktop reviews of Brownfield submissions including Record of Site Conditions under O.Reg 153/04
• ensure compliance of submitted documents with relevant environmental legislation
• review conceptual site models
• prepare and present scientific information
• assist in the development of procedures and guidelines
• respond to enquiries from the public and prepare correspondence
• provide expert advice to qualified persons and other stakeholders
• assist other Ministry staff in technical reviews of environmental site assessment reports
• design and conduct field sampling investigations, including supervision of drilling activities
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must be registered to practice professional geoscience in the province of Ontario (i.e., member of Professional Geoscientists Ontario (P.Geo) or equivalent).
• You must have a valid class ‘G’ driver’s licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
Environmental Knowledge:
• You have knowledge and experience in contaminant hydrogeology and remediation including related theories, principles and practices.
• You have experience conducting field investigations that include soil and groundwater sampling, and restoration and remediation methods to assess site conditions.
• You are knowledgeable about environmental legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines which includes Records of Site Condition Regulation – Ontario Regulation 153/04, On-Site and Excess Soil Management – Ontario Regulation 406/19, Environmental Protection Act & Ontario Water Resources Act.
Analytical and Research Skills:
– You have experience assessing contaminant fate and transport in the environment.
– You have knowledge of analytical principles and practices, data interpretation, data quality assurance and quality control.
– You are aware of field investigation techniques for conducting environmental site assessments, including soil, groundwater and sediment sampling methods.
– You have skills in applied research, investigation and project management to design field sampling programs; to assess and evaluate environmental issues; to determine compliance; and to lead/conduct the collection of data, etc.
– You have experience completing data analysis, evaluation and report preparation activities related to compliance, field data collection, and migration of contaminants.
– You have demonstrated reasoning and judgment skills to lead discussions involving conflicting approaches/opinion and excellent judgment to exercise sensitivity in contentious or high profile environmental and land use development issues.
– You have analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data, including those collected with computer modeling programs.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You are able to prepare and present technical assessments/recommendations and scientific reports.
• You have communication and presentation skills to present scientific and opinion information as expert testimony before the courts or at quasi-judicial hearings, as well as at municipal councils, public meetings or to other staff.
• You have interpersonal skills to persuade and influence diverse interests (e.g. qualified persons, property owners, municipalities, stakeholders) to accept the Ministry’s position.
Judgement and Tact:
– You can tactfully lead discussions and present information with conflicting approaches or scientific opinion to various audiences.
– You use political acuity when managing contentious or high profile environmental and land use development issues.
Computer Proficiency:
Computer proficiency:
• You are familiar with computer modeling and other software applications to utilize and lead others in the utilization of technologies to support data analysis, evaluation and report preparation activities.
• You are proficient with common office productivity software, such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 135 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad – definitions
Schedule: 6
Category: Lands and Resources
Posted on: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- Effective, January 1st, 2024 the correct salary range for this position will be $1,506.32 to $1,911.88 per week in compliance with OPSEU collective agreement provisions.
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 5, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French language proficiency testing.
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Pour tous les postes, l’Ă©valuation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l’Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes dĂ©signĂ©s bilingues, la maĂ®trise du français des candidates et candidats sera Ă©galement Ă©valuĂ©e.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code .
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