Environmental Protection Officer

Job Information

Job Title : Environmental Protection Officer (2 positions)

Job Requisition ID : 53534

Ministry : Environment and Protected Areas

Location : Lac La Biche

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : Open Until Suitable Candidate Found

Classification : Technologies 6 (127TNA)

Salary : $2,694.27 - $3,537.86 bi-weekly ($70,320 - $92,338 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit : .

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.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at : .

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career using your education and experience in the environmental sector to ensure that Alberta’s environment and public safety is not at risk?

Do you have experience related to environmental, regulatory inspections and / or compliance activities? This might be the opportunity for you!

We are hiring two Environmental Protection Officer (EPO) for our northeast Alberta location Lac La Biche. Lac La Biche is a community of choice in northeastern Alberta.

Rolling farmland, panoramic lake views and tranquil forests are all right in our backyard.

The community has all of the amenities you need to live, learn, work, and raise a family. The same qualities that made this region attractive in the olden days still apply in modern times : we have abundant resources, a pristine environment and room to grow.

You will provide informed advice to regulated parties and members of the public regarding their actions to protect Alberta's environment and public health.

Working within Alberta's environmental legislation, you will take a solutions-oriented approach in addressing and managing environmental challenges.

You will consult, provide advice / direction, and take steps to enforce legislation when required. In your role you will respond to environmental incidents including public complaints on a variety of issues, and assess compliance with the applicable legislation, collect evidence to determine if a contravention has occurred, and conduct reactive inspections to assess regulatory compliance.

As an EPO working as part of the Compliance Team reporting to the Compliance Assurance Lead, 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; and
• Deal with the resolution of a wide variety of environmental issues.

You may 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 resource. 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 requires dedicated professionals working together as a team to ensure their protection, preservation, and responsible use.

Come and be a part of that team Opportunity awaits.

APS Competencies

Competencies 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.