Environmental Specialist
The National Energy Board (NEB or Board) is an independent federal agency established in 1959 by the Parliament of Canada to regulate international and interprovincial aspects of the oil, gas and electric utility industries. The purpose of the NEB is to regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest. These principles guide NEB staff to carry out and interpret the organization's regulatory responsibilities. The NEB is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources Canada.
Accountable to a Team Leader in the Applications Business Unit or Operations Business Unit and under the guidance of a more senior environmental specialist and/or project manager, the environmental specialist provides professional advice to Board staff and the Board on all environmental matters related to the energy industry, including the impact of pipeline and power lines on the environment. The environmental specialist reviews proposed energy industry exploration, development, production, transportation, operations and maintenance, pipeline crossing and abandonment projects submitted under both the National Energy Board Act and the Canadian Oil and Gas Operations Act and assesses the effects of those projects upon the environment. In addition, they will: assist in the design and implementation of follow-up programs; consider the implications of the cumulative effects of the project upon the environment; and ensure that public notification and public participation are part of the assessment. In performing the work, the incumbent will participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This position requires travel to conduct field inspections, audits or hearings in various, sometimes remote, locations across Canada and to conduct other NEB business as required.
The environmental specialist maintains an ongoing involvement with various Board regulations and maintains a current knowledge of proposed and approved amendments to the legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards of the Board and other federal or provincial bodies. The environmental specialist may conduct special studies in areas of concern to the Board within his/her specific areas of expertise.
This position will be part of a professional development career ladder subject to upward reclassification upon demonstration of proficiency.
Official Language Proficiency: Various language requirements: English Essential and/or Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a bachelor’s degree specializing in biological sciences, agricultural science, environmental science, hydrology/hydrogeology, environmental engineering or other physical or applied sciences relevant to the duties of the position.
NEB 7
E1: Experience in presenting technical analysis and advice orally and in a variety of written formats to a Senior Management audience or for public consumption.
E2: Recent work-related experience related to environmental or socio-economic assessments under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
E3: Recent work-related experience assessing or mitigating environmental impacts of energy or linear infrastructure projects.
NEB 8
E1: Experience in presenting technical analysis and advice orally and in a variety of written formats to a Senior Management audience or for public consumption.
E2: Recent and progressive work-related experience related to environmental or socio-economic assessments under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
E3: Recent and progressive work-related experience assessing or mitigating environmental impacts of energy or linear infrastructure projects.
Progressive is defined as having worked on, and taken to completion, several tasks/assignments of increasing responsibility.
Asset Qualifications
AQ1: Graduation from a recognized university with a graduate degree specializing in biological sciences, environmental science, hydrology/hydrogeology, environmental design and management or environmental engineering.
AQ2: Experience conducting reviews of environmental assessments for pipeline or powerline crossings of fish-bearing watercourses.
AQ3: Experience with regulating the application, construction or operation of projects under the Navigable Waters Protection Act or Fisheries Act.
AQ4: Experience with post construction monitoring and compliance programs for oil and gas production and processing or linear infrastructure projects.
AQ5: Experience designing, implementing or auditing safety or environmental management systems.
AQ6: A combination of experience and education in aquatic biological sciences.
Organization-wide and Business Competencies
(Demonstratable abilities and personal suitability)
OC1 Leadership and Teamwork
NEB-07 Proficiency: Learn/Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Seeks out and accepts stretches and challenges.
• Establishes good working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.
NEB-08 Proficiency: Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Seeks opportunities to provide leadership.
• Establishes good working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.
• Actively seeks ongoing customer feedback and develops key indicators to analyze progress.
OC-2 Accountability and Results Orientation
NEB-07 and NEB-08 Proficiency: Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for quality results.
• Sets and meets deadlines and takes personal accountability for results.
OC-3 Written Communication
NEB-07 Proficiency: Learn/Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients in writing.
• Accurately conveys complex technical information in structured, grammatically-correct documents.
NEB-08 Proficiency: Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients in writing.
• Accurately conveys complex technical information in structured, grammatically-correct documents.
• Able to draft high-quality documents.
OC-4 Oral Communication
NEB-07 Proficiency: Learn/Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients verbally.
• Accurately conveys complex technical information.
NEB-08 Proficiency: Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients verbally.
• Accurately conveys complex technical information.
• Adapts style, mode and tone based on audience needs and reactions, and the issues being addressed.
Technical Competencies
(Demonsratable Knowledge)
TC -1 Application Assessment Principles and Techniques
NEB-07 Proficiency: Learn/Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Use appropriate technical and regulatory principles, standards, and methods to assess projects taking into account environmental and stakeholder concerns.
• Demonstrate professional judgement and knowledge of a range of environmental, and right-of-way issues related to NEB-regulated projects.
NEB-08 Proficiency: Apply (as demonstrated by)
• Use appropriate technical and regulatory principles, standards, and methods to assess projects taking into account environmental and stakeholder concerns.
• Demonstrate professional judgement and knowledge of a range of environmental, and right-of-way issues related to NEB-regulated projects.
• Understands (regulatory) compliance systems and culture.
Conditions of Employment
1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the National Energy Board’s Code of Conduct is required. Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the NEB’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the NEB Website www.neb-one.gc.ca/clf-nsi/rthnb/whwrndrgvrnnc/cdcndctfnbmply/cdcndctfnbmply-eng.html
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
5) Willingness to reside in Calgary.
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Notes:
1. Number of Positions: (1) Indeterminate. A qualified pool of candidates may be created. This pool may be used to staff other similar positions on a term, indeterminate, interchange or acting basis.
2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter (or electronic application) clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of language, education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.
3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks.
4. Qualification: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
5. Appointment: A qualified pool of candidates may be created. This pool may be used to staff other similar positions on a term, indeterminate, interchange or acting basis. Appointment from the pool will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.
6. Salary: Effective (1November 2010)
NEB7 $55,515 to $67,542
NEB 8 $62,595 to $76,155
The National Energy Board has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary; these are paid, as may apply, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement for the duration period specified:
- a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary, paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
- annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
Please note the Calgary Allowance and Performance Pay is subject to the Collective Agreement which expired on 01 November 2011 and is currently being bargained.
7. Hours of Work: Full-time office hours of 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday are required, although exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis.
8. Terms of Employment: These positions have been allocated to the bargaining unit represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.
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