Environmental Enforcement Officer - Jobs in Yellowknife, NT

Job Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada is looking for graduates or current students who are interested in gaining experience enforcing federal environmental (pollution) laws. The Environmental Enforcement Directorate (EED) needs motivated candidates to work as Enforcement Officers in planning and conducting inspections and investigations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) and the Fisheries Act. EED officers are located in over 20 offices across Canada. Visit www.ec.gc.ca/alef-ewe/default.asplang=En&n=C3039403-1to learn more about EED.This is a temporary employment opportunity, which has possibility for long-term opportunities.Benefits to joining our team include gaining experience and on-the-job training in an environmental enforcement agency and the opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team in a role to ensure compliance with federal environmental laws.Job Title: Environmental Enforcement OfficerKey Activities:

• Assisting Enforcement Officers with inspection activities (e.g. legal sampling, industrial site visits, spill response, compliance verification, etc.) under the CEPA 1999 and the Fisheries Act.
• Assisting Enforcement Officers with investigation activities (e.g. statements, search warrants, court briefs, etc.) under CEPA 1999, and the Fisheries Act.
• Assisting the regional Intelligence program and officers in gathering and analyzing information to identify suspected violations and assist in inspection targeting.
• Various projects relating to environmental enforcement.
• Testifying in court, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why This Job Is Right For You:

• You will have an opportunity to gain experience and contribute to the enforcement of Canada’s federal environmental (pollution) laws.
• You will have the opportunity to gain experience in taking legal samples of potentially hazardous substances in challenging environments.
• You will have the opportunity to gain investigative experience relating to federal environmental laws, most of which are large and complex investigations.
• You will enhance your learning experience by interacting with supportive and experienced officers and managers.
• You will obtain training related to the position.
• You have opportunities to gain field experience and respond to environmental spills.
• You will gain experience that will be an asset for future permanent positions.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• You are enrolled or have recently graduated from a post-secondary school (includes college, technical college or university) related to the duties of the position (chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, law, natural resource law enforcement or criminology).
• You have a desire to work in the environmental (pollution) law enforcement field.
• You are willing to travel and work in remote locations on short notice.

You possess the following competencies:

• You display integrity and sound judgment.
• You demonstrate initiative;
• You work well as part of a team;
• You have strong organizational skills;
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• You have an ability to work independently;

Conditions of Employment:

• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Possess a valid first aid certificate;
• Willing to undergo a security clearance (prior to employment commencing).

Asset Criteria:You have knowledge of the following:

• The roles and responsibilities of Environment Canada-EED;
• An understanding of environmental issues relating to pollution;
• Enforcement (inspection and investigative) procedures;
• CEPA 1999, and the pollution prevention provisions of the Fisheries Act, specifically section 36(3).

You have experience and/or knowledge in the following:

• Environmental sampling (water, air, soil, etc.)
• Regulatory law enforcement

Locations of Positions: Calgary (AB), Edmonton (AB), Regina (SK), Winnipeg (MB), Yellowknife (NWT)Rate of Pay: Approx.$28.00/hour (37.5 hour work week - Monday to Friday)NOTE: Permanent Enforcement Officers in EED have the opportunity to develop over time to a GT-05 senior level (annual salary of $85,004 + $3,534 officer allowance)Starting Date: May 1, 2023 TBD (dependent on successful applicant’s availability)Work Term: Various depending on applicant. Minimum 90 days (May-Sep) up to 1 year term with potential for extension.Closing Date: Friday, February 17, 2023Selection Process:The selection process will include an interview which will focus on the competencies and knowledge factors listed in the above “Job Requirements” and “Asset Criteria” sections.IMPORTANT: In your application, please include a resume and a cover letter that indicates:

• Which office location(s) you are interested in working in, in order of preference.
• Why you are interested in this opportunity and what makes you a good candidate for the position.
• Your education and any relevant asset experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractSalary: $28.00 per hourSchedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Which location(s) are you interested in applying for

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work Location: One locationApplication deadline: 2023-02-17Quick Apply

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