Environment Officer

5 months ago

Bedford, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Environment and Climate Change

**Location**:BEDFORD

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:04-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Our goal is to educate, inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. We also proactively respond to environmental, conservation, animal, and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As an Environment Officer with the Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Division you will work to protect and promote the sustainable use of our air, land, and water resources within Nova Scotia. You will work in a fast-paced and changing environment while being responsible for enforcing regulations and responding to complaints relating to the protection of the environment and public health.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
**On a typical day, you can expect to**:

- Conduct inspections and audits of facilities to enforce regulations and compliance with approvals;
- Respond to environmental emergencies during and after normal working hours;
- Conduct investigations of complaints and gather detailed information for reports;
- Testify and gather evidence for court appearances;
- Promote compliance by holding educational sessions in the community;
- Write letters, reports and prepare ministerial briefings;
- Explain technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences;
- Write terms and conditions for approvals; and
- Complete other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be successful within this role, you will have completed related trade or technical training in the specialty area (environmental technology, environmental studies, environmental engineering, and/or environmental health) as well as possess 7 years of related experience after course completion or an acceptable equivalent. Related experience and/or training in several of the core areas will be required which includes well construction; water treatment; water quality; waste water treatment; on-site sewage disposal systems; contaminated sites; watercourse and wetlands; air emissions; industrial activities; pesticides; solid waste; compliance; inspection and enforcement.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills;
- Have the ability to plan and demonstrate strong organizational skills;
- Be able to interpret and explain legislation and technical matters;
- Demonstrate the ability to solve complex issues and make decisions;
- Be self-motivated and versatile in the work environment;
- Work well independently as well as in a team environment; and,
- Manage difficult or confrontational situations in a calm and efficient manner.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:

- Must be eligible for Special Constable Status, which requires a criminal record check.
- Must have a valid drivers licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
- This position requires the wearing of identifiable clothing.

**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.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: TE 27

**Salary Range**: $2,669.67 - $3,100.80 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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