Environmental Protection Officer

About Us
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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Alberta 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.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Parks, please visit our website at:
https://www.alberta.ca/environment-natural-resources.aspx

Key Responsibilities Include:

Are 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 Alberta's environment and
public health safety is not at risk?

Come join our team. We are currently hiring an Environmental Protection Officer (EPO) for Capital District’s
Edmonton office.

Working as part of the Compliance Team, you will:

Apply the principles of Education, Prevention and Enforcement as identified in the Alberta Environment and Parks’ Compliance Assurance Management Framework to achieve legislative compliance

Conduct proactive and reactive inspections to assess regulatory compliance in regulated sectors such as municipal (including drinking water, wastewater and landfills), industrial, commercial, and agricultural.

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 Environmental Regional Responder serving on an on-call rotational basis expected to receive, prioritize and respond to environmental emergencies.

The Capital District is home to thriving chemical and petrochemical, energy production, manufacturing and construction industries. You will see how the value of your work provides for the continued enjoyment of a clean and healthy environment for all and find a prosperous and sustainable future for you and your family for years to come.

The abundance of natural areas and resources in this urban and rural require dedicated professionals working together as a team to ensure their protection.

Come and be a part of that team… Opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

Diploma in a related field, preferably in Environmental Sciences 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.
A technical background and/or regulatory experience involving potable drinking water and wastewater
treatment systems.

How to Apply

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Applicants 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:
• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and havenot had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

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, TAS Administrator via
email at jane.mcewen@gov.ab.ca

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check
http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $2,621.67 to $3,442.53 bi-weekly ($68,425 to $89,850 /year)
Posted Date: May 17, 2022
Closing Date: May 23, 2022
Job ID: 28552