Greenhouse Gas Engineer (Engineer 1-3)
Competition # : 44778
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 05-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change is dedicated to protecting the environment and human health through effective regulations, education, and partnerships. The department plays a critical role in addressing climate change and safeguarding air, land, and water resources. The Climate Change Division, where this position is based, leads efforts to achieve the province’s climate goals, as outlined in the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act and Nova Scotia’s Climate Change Action Plan. Learn more about our work at climatechange.novascotia.ca.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Climate Change Mitigation, the Greenhouse Gas Engineer plays a pivotal role in advancing Nova Scotia’s commitments to climate change mitigation. As a key member of the Climate Change Division, you will implement programs and policies supporting provincial and national greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Your work will involve technical analysis, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to address greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification protocols. You will also provide expertise on innovative technologies and frameworks that promote sustainable practices across various sectors.
Primary Accountabilities
The Greenhouse Gas Engineer provides technical expertise and analytical support to ensure compliance with provincial regulations and international standards for greenhouse gas measurement, reporting, and verification. This includes reviewing and validating emissions reports from regulated entities, analyzing data to identify trends, and using modeling tools to forecast future scenarios to support evidence-based decision-making. The Engineer collaborates with industry, government, and other stakeholders to promote compliance, share insights, and encourage the adoption of best practices in greenhouse gas reduction.
In addition, the Engineer provides expert advice on innovative climate change mitigation technologies, supports Environmental Assessment reviews, and contributes to programs that evaluate progress toward emissions reduction goals. They also help align provincial actions with federal climate change requirements, working to foster collaboration across sectors and contribute to ongoing research and development efforts.
Qualifications and Experience
You will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and recent experience specific to the field of greenhouse gas emissions measurement, monitoring and/or management.
You are actively registered as a member of Engineers Nova Scotia (ENS). If not currently registered, you can become registered as a member of ENS immediately upon hire.
Knowledge/experience requirements:
- Experience in greenhouse gas quantification, measurement, and monitoring for diverse industries.
- Familiarity with measuring/estimating fuel combustion and industrial process emissions.
- Familiarity with international standards such as ISO 14064 and IPCC guidelines.
- Understanding provincial, national, and international climate change policies and plans.
- Accuracy in data analysis and report writing.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and solve problems proactively.
- Strong organizational skills, sound decision-making, and adaptability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Assets
The following are considered assets:
- Expertise in renewable energy technologies, carbon capture utilization and storage and energy efficiency practices.
- Experience in developing or analyzing energy modeling projections and decarbonization pathways.
- Experience contributing to the creation of environmental legislation, regulations, or compliance.
- Understanding of energy markets and grid dynamics, particularly in Nova Scotia.
- Experience in sectors undergoing significant transformation, such as renewable energy integration or industrial decarbonization.
- Demonstrated dedication to addressing climate change and sustainability.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
The majority of your time will be spent in an office environment, but occasional travel may be required.
Additional Information
An Engineer must be “Licensed to Practice” as determined by Engineers of Nova Scotia (ENS) before being classified as an Engineer 3.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
Pay Grade: PR 08 - PR 15
Salary Range: $2,084.99 - $3,364.90 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
