About Us

The Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protecting Saskatchewan’s environment for the well-being of the province, its people and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities and to protect our air, land, water and habitat. We are committed to high citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement and innovation.

The Opportunity

The Environmental Protection Branch of the Ministry is seeking a multi-talented individual with a strong engineering and/or science background as Environmental Protection Officer to deliver results-based environmental protection programs throughout the province of Saskatchewan.

As an 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 and operation of all components of municipal, industrial and mining operations related to raw product handing, processing, waste management, air quality, waste industrial water treatment, potable water treatment, storage and handling of hazardous substances 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 and approvals;
• Responding to and investigating spills of hazardous substances and waste dangerous goods and approve clean up;
• Developing 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 comprehensive knowledge of: municipal, industrial and mining operations industries; environmental issues and environmental protection processes associated with municipal, industrial and mining operations, including treatment/storage of hazardous materials, spill response, air emissions, waste management, and assessment/decommissioning/reclamation of environmentally impacted areas; and geology, hydrogeology, biology, geochemistry, water chemistry, related inorganic chemistry; relating to municipal and industrial applications and impacted site reclamation. Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, agreements, policies, guidelines, principles and processes relevant to environmental protection and compliance assurance including results-based regulation is also required.

Typically, the competencies 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. You will have demonstrated ability to adhere to the values of the Saskatchewan Public Service.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic, 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 environments;
• Advancement opportunities; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

All Ministry of Environment office locations may be considered, depending on the successful candidate’s current location within the province.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to work towards becoming competent as an Environmental Emergencies Officer and participate in associated on-call shift rotations. This includes being able to respond and travel to discharge (spill) incidents on short notice.

This competition is a re-post, all previous applications will be considered and therefore, re-application is not required.