Envtl Protection Officer - Jobs in Bonnyville, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 20116Ministry: Environment & ParksLocation: Bonnyville, Fort McMurray, Peace River & WhitecourtFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: May, 2022Classification: Technologies 6About UsAlberta Environment and Parks - 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.RoleAre you looking for an opportunity to advance your career using your education and experience related to environmental and regulatory inspections and compliance activities to ensure that Albertas environment and public health safety is not at riskCome join our team. We are currently hiring Environmental Protection Officers (EPOs) for our northern Alberta locations of Bonnyville, Fort McMurray, Peace River and Whitecourt.Working as part of the Compliance Team, you will:

• Apply the principles of Education, Prevention and Enforcement as identified in the Government of Alberta’s compliance assurance management framework to achieve legislative compliance
• Conduct proactive and reactive inspections to assess regulatory compliance in regulated sectors such as drinking water, contaminated sites, industrial, agricultural and municipal sectors
• Respond to environmental incidents, including public complaints, collect evidence to determine if a contravention has occurred and report findings to the Compliance Assurance Lead

You may be also be required to act as an Emergency Regional Responder serving on an on-call rotational basis expected to receive, prioritize and respond to environmental emergencies.In the north, you’ll enjoy independence, adventure, and the challenge of managing a vast natural resources. You will see the value your work provides to our environment. In the north, you’ll find a prosperous and sustainable future for you and your family for years to come.The abundance of natural areas and resources required dedicated professionals working together as a team to ensure their protection, preservation and responsible use.QualificationsMinimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in a related field, preferably in Environmental Sciences or Agricultural studies with enforcement/compliance background and a minimum six years of directly related experience; equivalencies will be considered

Additional requirements:

• Experience in regulatory inspection and/or investigation processes and techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

Assets:

• Experience in the direct application of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act and the Public Lands Act
• Experience in regulated sectors as noted in the Role Description

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:Identify and use the competencies as per job description:DRIVE FOR RESULTS: You will use your drive for results to engage stakeholders proactively using educational and prevention tools to ensure the rules were 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 and when responding to environmental incidents.CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: You will use your ability to understand and apply the regulatory tools in the compliance assurance framework effectively in a variety of different regulated sectors and situations.SYSTEMS THINKING: By using a systems thinking approach, you 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: You will 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: You take your personal and professional development seriously and implement continuous improvement strategies. You share your passion and dedication to excellence to improve the team outcomes.Salary$2,621.67 to $3,442.53 bi-weekly ($68,425 to $89,850 annually)Notes

• Qualified candidates from this competition may be considered for future Environment Protection Officers (EPO) vacancies in other areas of the province requiring EPOs
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
• Some on-call may be required in case of environmental emergency situations
• Some travel may be required; must have valid Driver’s License

What the GoA offers employees:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Health Spending Account:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThe Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID 19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees, to improve the health and safety of Alberta Public Service employees and Albertans we serve.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact at Jane McEwen at jane.mcewen@gov.ab.ca .If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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