Job Description

National Defence


Gagetown (New Brunswick)


EG-05


$78,909 to $99,200
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence


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Closing date: 9 September 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

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

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Important messages

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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 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you're interested! Click "Apply Online"



? Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.



? 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.



Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

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Manages the Environmental Management System (to applicable standards), Formation directives, and federal initiatives.

Develops and interprets environmental policies, legislation, and standards; advises management and staff on compliance.

Serves as subject matter expert; participates in working groups; prepares reports and briefings.

Inspects sites, facilities, and equipment; recommends corrective actions to reduce environmental impact.

Leads risk assessments, audits, and investigations; tracks non-conformances; recommends and monitors corrective measures; explores new green technologies.

Reviews requirements for environment-related work/services; oversees contractors to ensure compliance.

Contributes to business plans, specifications, and procedures to strengthen the environmental program.

Reviews project documents related to environment including Environmental Effects Determinations (EED), Soil Management Plans (SMP), Environmental Protection Plans, Etc.;

Reviews Specifications for adherence to internal environmental policy, EEDs, SMPs, and general environmental best practices;

Tracks soil movement within DND land as well as soil coming into and leaving DND land;

Review and advise on HAZMAT sampling plans;


Tracking of HAZMAT in-situ and removed during demo projects;

Manages single disciplinary projects including SOW, budgeting, and scheduling;

Liaise with other DND departments on behalf of RP Ops for Environmental Related issue/discussion;

Liaise with projects stakeholders including DCC, consultants, contractors and CAF members.

Work environment

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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.



What do we offer?



At RPOD(GT) (Real Properties Operations Det Gagetown), we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You'll enjoy:

A career among a dynamic and dedicated team Opportunities for advancement A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment

Intent of the process

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The intent of this process is to fill two (2) positions on an indeterminate basis in Gagetown, NB. A pool of essentially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled:

2

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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? Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.

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EDUCATION
The minimum standard is: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1) and,


Note:

1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or

o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:

a. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and

b. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the EG classification.

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.
Degree equivalency


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EXPERIENCE



Essential Experience - Stream 1: Regulatory Expertise

Experience advising on Canadian federal and Provincial environmental regulations, particularly related to the management of contaminated sites, waste management, environmental assessment and permitting. Experience in Environmental Assessments (EAs) and navigating regulatory frameworks including the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2019, permitting processes, and compliance monitoring.


Essential Experience - Stream 2: Soil management

Experience in Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Risk Assessments, contaminated sites remediation and soil management planning as they relate to the management of real property including but not limited to infrastructure, forestry and environmental applications.


Additional qualifications may be required relevant to the position being staffed. You may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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? Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.



A person may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these qualifications is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed, now and in the future.



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ASSET EDUCATION

Successful completion of post-secondary education specializing in relevant environmental technology OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Relevant technical fields include Biology, Ecology, Environmental sciences, Environmental management, Environmental, Civil, Geological or Forestry Engineering.
Degree equivalency


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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist with Association of Science Engineering Technology Professional (ASET) Technician/Technologist Certification Project Management Certificate Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) Certified Technician (CTech) designation. Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Other Certification(s) that may apply and are not listed above.
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ASSET EXPERIENCE


Both Streams:

Experience in project management. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering or technical environment. Experience providing technical guidance and recommendations to project teams for environmental risk mitigation and soil management. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, technicians, and government officials. Experience with environmental auditing and inspection processes. Experience in preparation of drawings using AutoCAD. Experience in contract administration. Experience in preparing construction specifications for public tender.


Stream 1:

Experience liaising with regulatory agencies such as Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, provincial ministries (NBDELG, NBDNRE), and municipal authorities.


Stream 2:

Experience conducting or overseeing intrusive soil and groundwater investigations, environmental risk assessments, and developing soil management plans. Experience in best practices for spill response, contaminated sites remediation, sustainable soil and groundwater management, in compliance with Canadian standards. Experience with relevant Canadian and Provincial guidelines (e.g., CCME Soil Quality Guidelines, CWS-PHC in soil, Atlantic RBCA) Experience working with geographical information systems (GIS).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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English essential


Information on language requirements


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COMPETENCIES

C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect C2: Thinking things through C3: Working effectively with others C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented C5: Communication



Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allow you to understand and be understood by others

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS




The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.


To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.


We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.



As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.


Information on employment equity


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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS



Willing and able to adjust work schedule to meet operational requirements as required.


Willingness to travel and work at various sites and under various conditions, as required.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance - _____________________________________________________________________________

Employees are required to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.


May be required to hold a valid, unrestricted provincial or territorial driver's licence.


Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.



Depending on the position being staffed: Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed


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


A variety of assessment tools may be used. Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.


Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.


All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.


Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click "Apply online" to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.


Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.


The term "Aboriginal" is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term "Indigenous" is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Preference

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.


Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.