STO-RE 24R - Environmental Enforcement Officer

The Team:
The Integrated Environmental Enforcement Unit (IEEU) is a specialized and established team within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, dedicated to addressing complex, resource-intensive or sensitive environmental enforcement cases across the province. Comprised of a Section Head and three Environmental Enforcement Officers, this team uses their technical expertise in environmental protection and investigative skills to uphold the Environmental Management Act and the Integrated Pest Management Act. They work closely with other resource sector enforcement agencies, the RCMP, and Conservation Officers, playing a critical role in prosecuting and penalizing significant environmental crimes.

The Role:
As an Environmental Enforcement Officer, you will lead or participate in multiple environmental investigations at once, managing major case files and preparing judicial authorizations to ensure thorough, fair enforcement of environmental laws. Your work will directly contribute to holding offenders accountable, helping to protect the environment and support approved practices in regulated industries. This is a rare opportunity to join a one-of-a-kind unit in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, offering independence, teamwork, and a chance to develop your investigative and technical skills while travelling throughout the province. This is challenging, impactful work that is ideal for professionals passionate about environmental protection who have sharp investigative skills.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in resource management, environmental science, compliance and enforcement, or applied science in an appropriate discipline, and two (2) years of related experience in the field of waste management OR compliance and enforcement; or,
• Technical Diploma in resource management, environmental science, compliance and enforcement, or applied science in an appropriate discipline, and three (3) years of related experience in the field of waste management OR compliance and enforcement.
• Must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Related experience must include the following:

• Experience with the interpretation and application of environmental legislation in a regulatory context.
• Experience in compliance management or enforcement relating to natural resource protection.
• Industrial and municipal waste management experience, including conducting environmental monitoring, assessments, inspections and reporting.
• Experience using computer software, including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database management.
• Experience working with multiple projects or assignments.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in liaising with environmental law enforcement agencies.
• Three (3) or more years of experience writing reports to Crown Counsel, applying for and executing judicial authorization, and using investigative techniques in the natural resource sector.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with criminal or quasi-criminal investigations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie.Little@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There are currently two (2) permanent, full time positions available.
These positions can be based in one of the following locations: Surrey, Vancouver, Prince George, Kamloops, Penticton, Kelowna, Williams Lake, Nelson.
These positions require province-wide travel.
Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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