Environmental Assessment Officer

**Competition #**: 43109

**Department**: Environment and Climate Change

**Location**: HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 19-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (ECC) has a mandate to protect the environment, human health and animal welfare through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership and promotion. As part of the Environmental Assessment Branch, you will be a member of a small, tight-knit, collegial and accomplished group of professionals. Working within a fast-paced environment where collaboration is key, the EA Branch plays an integral role in the success of the department's program and regulatory management.

About Our Opportunity

Managing and coordinating the department's environmental assessment (EA) process, you work to ensure EA reviews are conducted in accordance with the Environment Act and Environmental Assessment Regulations. This involves administering all aspects of the pre-registration, registration and follow-up procedures.

Primary Accountabilities

You will provide advice to project proponents, other levels of government and the public on the environmental assessment process, and its proper implementation and interpretation. You will also solicit and coordinate the participation of the public, indigenous groups and government agencies at all levels throughout the review process.

You will be responsible for coordinating the EA process in a manner that meets regulatory requirements, ensures a streamlined approach and clarity for business, and effectively engages internal and external stakeholders, the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, and the public.

You will also communicate decisions to the proponent, government and the general public.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a post-secondary degree in a related field (i.e., environmental science) and a minimum of 2 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

You have experience in addressing environmental problems that span a range of disciplines and experience in project planning, coordination and management as well as knowledge of environmental impact assessment and mitigation methods.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound judgement and a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment is key within this position as well as the ability to work with mínimal direct supervision.

Equivalency

Equivalent experience and training include, but are not limited to:
Minimum 6 years of related experience in Environmental Sciences

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

35 hours/week
May be in office or work from home
Occasional travel may be required
May be requirement to work outside of normal hours to meet necessary deadlines
Additional Information

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**: PR 10 - PR 15

**Salary Range**: $2,262.74 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: