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REHABILITATION SPECIALIST - GEOSCIENCE
Organization:
Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines
Division:
Mineral Development and Lands Branch - Mine Rehabilitation and Compliance
City:
South Porcupine, Sudbury, Thunder Bay
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment/contract of 12 months with possibility of extension
Job code:
61509 - Environmental Officer 5
Salary:
$1,498.08 - $1,829.35 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Here's your opportunity to showcase your mine site rehabilitation expertise and become the principle resource on regulatory, scientific and compliance standards relating to groundwater resource issues.
About the job
You will:
• work in conjunction with investigators and legal counsel to provide expert advice and support to investigators, conduct and organize scientific investigations and analyze evidence and provide expert opinions to assess incidents and prove violations
• audit mine closure plans and technical/financial submissions for completeness and compliance
• provide branch leadership in the development, coordination and evaluation of ministry legislation, policies and programs related to mine site rehabilitation
• provide expertise and advice on the regulatory/scientific/compliance aspects of groundwater resource issues related to mine site rehabilitation
• determine the environmental impact and cause of water pollution incidents on non-active mining properties
• provide testimony as an expert witness at legal proceedings and coordinate projects.
The following three work locations will be considered. Location will be negotiated with the successful candidate:
• Ontario Government Complex, Hwy 101 East, South Porcupine
• 933 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury
• 435 James Street South, Thunder Bay
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• degree with a specialization in disciplines such as Geology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Sciences
• registration as a practicing member of the Association of Geoscientists of Ontario or as a geoscientist-in-training
• valid driver's license to conduct inspections and investigations at remote locations
Technical expertise:
• You have thorough knowledge of the theories, techniques and methods associated with the science of environmental management of acid rock and acid mine drainage, neutral mine drainage and water pollution control including industrial mining processes, waste water treatment, hydrology, dispersion, modeling, standard setting, aquatic toxicity, sampling, testing, flow measurement, emergency response, hydrogeology and site remediation.
• You have knowledge of emerging environmental management theories, practices and techniques within the groundwater speciality.
• You have expert knowledge of due process of law, rules of evidence, court procedures, environmental investigations and enforcement practices and procedures.
• You have sound knowledge of environmental approvals and permits processes.
• You have the ability to apply and interpret the Mining Act, environmental protection legislation (Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Provincial Offences Act), related federal/provincial regulations (Nuclear Safety and Control Act), policies, guidelines and programs and compliance policies and practices.
People skills:
• You have superior oral communication and interpersonal skills to interview witnesses, facilitate discussions, provide testimony in court proceedings and provide training.
• You have excellent written communication skills to prepare a variety of correspondence.
Planning and coordinating skills:
• You have detailed knowledge of project management techniques and procurement processes.
• You have the ability to lead and coordinate projects and investigations and ensure timelines are met.
• You have demonstrated experience and ability to work within documented management goals and objectives.
Other relevant skills:
• You have well developed analytical, evaluative and problem solving skills to assess and resolve problems related to mine rehabilitation and surface water quality and recommend solutions.
• You have working knowledge of computers and standard software packages.
Apply by:
Monday, September 9, 2019 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Inspections and Investigations
Posted on:
Friday, August 23, 2019
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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