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Description

The Environmental Protection Branch of the Ministry of Environment 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 miningoperations 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 Provinces environmental policies and regulations regarding municipal, industrial and miningoperations and their inherent environmental concerns; and
- Responding to public inquiries or complaints.

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.

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