Senior Environmental Scientist (Program Admin Officer 4)
The Government of Nova ScotiaHALIFAX, NS, CACompetition # : 45215
Department : Public Works
Location : HALIFAX
Type of Employment : Permanent
Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date : 25-Feb-25 ( Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Making this Province work is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you to help our Province achieve big things.
The Environmental Services team of the Department of Public Works is growing. Our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring new and existing infrastructure in our Province is sustainably developed with minimal risk to our environment.
We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Senior Environmental Scientist. This is the perfect opportunity for a people person who promotes leadership and growth through mentoring of staff and is comfortable working with the public. This is a great opportunity to work with a broad range of environmental issues related to infrastructure development in our Province.
About Our Opportunity
As the Senior Environmental Scientist, you will lead the protection and / or restoration of the natural environment during construction, maintenance and operation of major infrastructure programs implemented by the Department. You will initiate, develop and maintain standards, policies, and guidelines applicable to the natural environment, all the while ensuring compliance with applicable provincial and federal legislation.
Primary Accountabilities
You provide the technical expertise, people leadership and project management skills that are necessary to ensure the success of complex and dynamic environmental management programs. You will be responsible to manage and conduct complex environmental studies for major infrastructure projects; prepare, review, and approve various reports; provide summaries and briefings to senior executives; coordinate research and analysis; prepare and conduct presentations; and coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary project teams to effectively deliver Environmental Services projects.
You are key in developing and fostering relationships with various stakeholders and environmental groups and will represent the Department and Environmental Services on various inter-governmental, intra governmental, and departmental project teams and steering committees.
We are seeking a results-oriented team leader to supervise our technical staff and manage hired consultants. You play a key role in assisting with mentoring new staff, managing performance, training and development, and engagement of staff.
Qualifications and Experience
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences (such as Hydrogeology, Biology, or Engineering) and six (6) years related experience in environmental management and policy, improving environment performance in large infrastructure programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
You are up-to-date on current environmental guidelines and regulations. You understand the principles of various scientific disciplines and are able to integrate this knowledge into a cohesive approach to resolving any problems arising during environmental remediation projects. You are experienced with the procurement process including scope of work development, request for proposal preparation, submissions evaluation, project awards and subsequent contract management.
Proficiency in a computerized environment including spreadsheet, word processing, and email applications is necessary. You have strong project coordination skills to ensure timely completion of project goals and objectives in fast paced environment.
You are an effective team leader and your combined people and communication skills will promote an engaged workforce. Consistently, you maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service. Daily, you exercise a high degree of individual initiative, self-reliance, and resourcefulness.
You have proven and professional communication skills, both oral and written, for collaborating with various stakeholders. Your well-developed planning and organizational skills, coupled with your ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment, will aid in achieving priorities and objectives. Consistently, you maintain a professional and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools : written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
This is an excellent career opportunity for many, and we do consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees .
Working Conditions
Our office is a dynamic hub where professionals from various fields collaborate on exciting projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with plenty of movement, conversation, and occasional distractions, we encourage you to apply.
This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.
This position may require climbing and working at heights.
You must be able to work under adverse conditions in times of emergency and sometimes overtime may be required.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace : our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
Pay Grade : PR 17
Salary Range : $3,107.16 - $3,649.33 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement :
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link :
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to