Junior Environmental Protection Officer

About Us

The Ministry of Environment's role is to manage the health of Saskatchewan's environment in a responsible manner that supports sustainable growth through objective, transparent and informed decision making and stewardship. We provide objective, evidence-based advice to decision-makers and deliver programs in a fair, impartial manner aligned with government directed policy. We are dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

The Opportunity

The Environmental Protection Branch of the Ministry is seeking up to
five permanent
and
multiple term
Junior Environmental Protection Officers with a strong background in
engineering or science
to support the delivery of results-based environmental protection programs across Saskatchewan.

As a Junior Environmental Protection Officer in the Environmental Protection Branch, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing environmental impact statements for proposed municipal, industrial and mining operations and provide technical review comments regarding these developments;
• Reviewing applications and preparing approvals for the construction, operation and decommissioning of all components of municipal, industrial and mining operations related to raw product handling, processing, waste management, air quality, industrial waste and wastewater treatment, potable water treatment, sewage treatment, storage and handling of hazardous substances, and waste dangerous goods;
• Reviewing and commenting on all required document submissions from municipal, industrial and mining operations including those for the management of environmentally impacted sites;
• Performing environmental inspections to ensure compliance with provincial legislation, the Environmental Code, regulations, permits and approvals;
• Investigating spills of hazardous substances, and waste dangerous goods and approve clean up and remediation at assigned facilities;
• Assisting in the development of the Province's environmental policies and regulations regarding municipal, industrial and mining operations and their inherent environmental concerns; and
• Responding to public inquiries or complaints.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial environmental legislation;
• Knowledge and awareness of environmental and public health and safety issues associated with municipal, industrial and mining operations including air, hazardous substances and waste dangerous goods;
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring and reporting at municipal, industrial or mining operations;
• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, biology, geochemistry, water chemistry, related inorganic chemistry as it relates to municipal and industrial applications and impacted site reclamation;
• Knowledge of compliance assurance policies and procedures in a Results Based Regulatory framework;
• The ability to clearly and accurately discuss complex environmental issues, policies and procedures to diverse groups (including peers) at a level appropriate to the audience, and concisely draft and compose written documents; and
• The ability to educate, facilitate, and persuade others to achieve consensus or resolve conflict in highly polarized situations.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position can be achieved through a degree in engineering or science combined with related environmental work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic, diverse and challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environment;
• Career advancement and development opportunities; and
• Flexible work arrangements within branch policies.

The headquarters for these positions will be in
Saskatoon, Regina,
or
Prince Albert
. These positions require independent travel to remote areas of the province and flexible work hours. As travel within Saskatchewan is necessary, the successful candidates must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the Saskatchewan Public Service core values of respect and integrity; serving citizens, practicing excellence and innovation; and acting as One Team, including participating in, and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

This posting will be used to create an eligibility list that will be valid for up to six months and will be used to staff current and future opportunities as they arise.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Employment Type :
Permanent Full-time

Location(s) :
SK-Stoon-Saskatoon SK-North Central-Prince Albert, SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry :
026 Environment

Salary Range :
$40.375-$50.593 Hourly

Grade :
SGEU.11.

Hours of Work :
B - SGEU Field work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings :
5

Closing Date
: Nov 17, 2025, 11:59:00 PM