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The Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protecting Saskatchewans 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 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.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of assessment/decommissioning/reclamation of environmentally impacted areas; 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.  They will also have comprehensive knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, biology, geochemistry, water chemistry, and 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.