Environmental Protection Officer

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 43091

Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary for two years

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
May 29, 2023

Classification:
Technologies 4

About Us:


Alberta Environment and Protected Areas - We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.


Role:


Perhaps you have just finished school and are looking to learn the ropes to kick-start your career in Environmental Protection or Compliance.

Maybe you already have an environmental science background but are looking for an adventure and a place to grow. This might be the opportunity for you


The abundance of natural areas and resources required dedicated professionals working together as a team to ensure their protection, preservation and responsible use.

Come and be a part of that teamOpportunity awaits.


You will provide informed advice to regulated parties and members of the public regarding their actions to protect Alberta's environment and public health.

Working within Alberta's environmental legislation, you will take a solutions-oriented approach in addressing and managing environmental challenges. You will consult, provide advice/direction and take steps to enforce legislation when required.

In your role, you will respond to public complaints on a variety of issues, and assess compliance with the applicable legislation, and assess and respond to environmental incidents, collect evidence to determine if a contravention has occurred, and conduct reactive inspections to assess regulatory compliance.


About Your Competencies:

DRIVE FOR RESULTS - engage stakeholders through education and prevention; to professionally gain access to information from the regulated community when responding to environmental incidents.

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING - analyze and assess compliance options and implications in order to identify a solution and recommend appropriate regulatory action in accordance with the legislation.

SYSTEMS THINKING - take a broad scale, long-term view of protecting the environment while establishing collaborative partnerships that promote environmental stewardship practices through compliance education and prevention programs.

DEVELOP NETWORKS - build trust and establish credibility with diverse internal and external stakeholders while dealing with complex queries and situations.

DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS - mentor and assist team members in the unit and act as a technical resource for colleagues, associates and outside agencies.

About Your Work Environment:
You will be working out of the Edmonton office. Travel and field work within the Region may be required.

You will have regular contact with department staff, other government departments, municipalities, agencies, stakeholders, members of the public, special interest groups and the media.


Qualifications:

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

  • A twoyear technical diploma in environmental sciences supplemented by a minimum of two years directly related experience or fouryear degree in environmental sciences (or related field)
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work without supervision
  • Must have a valid driver's license

Assets:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is essential. Equivalencies will be considered
  • Experience in regulatory inspection and/or investigation processes and techniques are required
  • Transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with Government of Alberta values may be considered

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.


This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Essential Competencies:

DRIVE FOR RESULTS - strive to engage stakeholders proactively using educational and prevention tools to ensure rules are understood and followed. As a representative of the Ministry, you will conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner when conducting compliance inspections and investigations when responding to environmental incidents.

SYSTEMS THINKING - take a broad view of regulating the environment to ensure that the actions you take to address compliance issues are impactful and result in long-term benefits to the environment.

DEVELOP NETWORKS - use your excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure complex and potentially contentious situations reach compliant outcomes.

DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS - take your personal and professional de

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