environnment job - Première Nation Malécite du Madawaska

OPPORTUNITÉ D’EMPLOI
Première Nation Malécite du Madawaska
Technicien en environnement
Le technicien en environnement est responsable d’assurer
que toutes les exigences environnementales soient
respectées par la Première Nation Malécite du Madawaska.
Le technicien en environnement travaillera en étroite
collaboration avec l’Agent des terres et le Coordinateur en
consultation
Éducation et Expérience:
· Minimum de quatre ans d’études post-secondaire
en science environnementale ou dans un domaine
connexe.
· Initiation à l’informatique, excellente capacité de
rédaction et de rapports.
· La faculté de communiquer en français et en
anglais.
*Une description complète de l’emploi est disponible sur
www.madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com
Échelle salariale: $53,000 – $56,000 annuellement
DATE DE FERMETURE: 6 octobre, 2016
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Première Nation Malécite du Madawaska
a/s Administratrice de la bande
1771 rue Principale
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, NB
E7C 1W9
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation
Environmental Technician
The Environmental Technician is responsible to ensure that
any environmental requirements are met by the Madawaska
Maliseet First Nation. The Environmental Technician will
work closely with the Lands Officer and the Consultation
Coordinator.
Education and Experience:
· Completion of a minimum four year degree in
Environmental Science or related field
· Computer literacy, excellent writing and reporting
skills
· Ability to communicate in both French and English.
*A complete job description is available on
www.madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com
Salary range: $53,000 – $56,000 annually
CLOSING DATE: October 6, 2016
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HOW YOU MEET ALL THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.ONLY
THOSE WHO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR A
WRITTEN TEST.ONLY THOSE WHO PASS THE WRITTEN TEST WILL BE
CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation
c/o Band Administrator
1771 Main Street
Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, NB
E7C 1W9
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Job Description
Environmental Technician
July 2016

Purpose of the Position
The Environmental Technician is responsible to ensure that any environmental
requirements are met by the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. The Environmental
Technician will work closely with the Lands Officer and the Consultation Coordinator.
Scope
The Environmental Technician works under the supervision of the Natural Resource
Director in addition to working jointly with the Lands Officer and the Consultation
Coordinator. The technician undertakes operational activities required to fulfill the
requirements of the Environmental Plan and the Emergency Plan. Activities may include
environmental sampling, data analysis, interpretation, reporting, and research. The
Environmental Technician conducts site inspections, and assesses compliance with
environmental legislation at the operational level.
Responsibilities
The Environmental Technician is responsible for the duties listed below.
· Conduct water, land, and air monitoring programs, reporting results to the
Natural Resource Director.
· Assist with the delivery of pollution control initiatives.
· Prepare samples for laboratory analysis, whether completed on or off reserve.
Aid in interpreting and responding to findings of such analyses.
· Enter environmental data into databases and spreadsheets and carry out data
analysis and interpretation.
· Prepare field reports, annual reports and draft staff reports on environmental
issues.
· Ensure compliance with environmental elements of land use plans, zoning
bylaws, and other regulations through onsite inspections, collection of data and
evidence, issuance of citations for violations, and participation in prosecutions as
necessary.
· Participate in the conduct of response to environmental emergencies.
· Assist staff with the enforcement of bylaws, legislation, and contaminant source
investigations.
· Work with community members and businesses to protect the reserve from
environmental contaminants.
· Promote community involvement in environmental management and carry out
environmental educational initiatives.
· Assist with the planning of annual budgets and cost estimation for environmental
initiatives.
· Provide input for the design and delivery of projects in the environmental
program.

· Drafting reports, proposals and submissions when required.
· Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas
such as First Nation Environmental Protection laws and regulations and or
Canadian Environmental Protection laws and regulations.
· Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects in order to determine
the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.
· Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection
findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
· Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping,
pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
· Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
· Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in
accordance with regulations.
· Must be able to identify and resolve a variety of environmental problems.
· Co-ordinate the efforts of operational staff, while working with Chief and
Council, federal, provincial, and municipal bodies, developers, and others on a
regular basis.
· Co-ordinate all aspects of environmental management on-reserve including
resource extraction, pollution reduction, waste management, development
controls, environmental health, and risk assessment.
· Oversee pollution control, pollution prevention, recycling programs, or other
Environmental Plan components.
· Evaluate best management practices and emerging technologies and provide
technical and general information to other First Nations staff and the public.
· Develop environmental awareness initiatives for community members and
political leaders.
· Develop and implement the First Nation’s Environmental Plan and Emergency
plan.
· Co-ordinate First Nations Environmental Assessment processes, and First
Nations participation in external EA processes. Roles may include defining
project Terms of Reference, providing oversight, reporting to Chief and Council,
reviewing EA reports, and coordinating monitoring of EA mitigation strategies
and commitments.
· Deliver environmental status reports and recommendations to Chief and Council.
· Make presentations to municipalities, community, and environmental groups.
· Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience
· Completion of a minimum four year degree in Environmental Science or related
field
· Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and, in particular,
Microsoft Excel and other word-processing software
· Ability to communicate in both French and English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
· Should have a firm understanding of environmental legislation and protocols for
environmental monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting
Skills and Personal Attributes
· Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to read maps and work with GIS technician
· Ability to work with all levels of government and industry in a professional
manner
· An understanding of Aboriginal rights and Treaty rights in an asset
· Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
· Should be comfortable working with community members, and be able to build
effective working relationships with businesses.
· Should be able to explain specific issues clearly, and prepare reports in an
effective manner
Consequence of Error/Confidentiality
The Environmental Technician will have to be vigilant in working with different
products, the safety of the Technician as well as others will be imperative. The
Environmental Technician will have access to a great deal of personal information
relating to environmental issues of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and access to a
great deal of corporate information; the assurance of confidentiality is imperative.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
The Environmental Technician will have to spend long hours standing and/or bending.
The Environmental Technician may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and
materials from time to time.
Environmental Conditions
The Environmental Technician may have to work in different climates that can be
uncomfortable, such as heat, cold, wet areas, etc. The Environmental Technician may
work under unsanitary conditions and environmental hazards.