Environment Inspector (Inspector (Specialist) 3)

About Us

The Department of Environment and Climate Change’s Government of Nova Scotia ECC role is to protect the environment and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership, and promotion. To achieve this, we strive to develop legislation, regulations and policies, process notifications, applications, and approvals for regulated activities based on sound scientific knowledge and expertise.

Our goal is to educate, inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. We also proactively respond to environmental and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.

About Our Opportunity

As an Environment Inspector with the Compliance Division, you will work to protect and promote the sustainable use of our air, land, and water resources within Nova Scotia. You will work in a fast-paced and changing environment while being responsible for enforcing regulations and responding to complaints relating to the protection of the environment and public health.

Primary Accountabilities

On a typical day, you can expect to:

• Conduct inspections and audits of facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and approvals;
• Conduct inspections in response to complaints;
• Promote compliance by providing education and guidance to our clients;
• Respond to environmental emergencies during and after normal working hours;
• Write letters, reports and prepare ministerial briefings;
• Explain technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences;
• Write terms and conditions for approvals; 
• Support enforcement actions through the gathering of evidence and providing testimony in court, and
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful within this role, you will have completed related trade or technical training in the specialty area (environmental technology, environmental studies, environmental engineering, and/or environmental health) as well as possess 7 years of related experience after course completion or an acceptable equivalent. Related experience and/or training in several of the core areas will be required which includes well construction; water treatment; water quality; wastewater treatment; on-site sewage disposal systems; contaminated sites; watercourse and wetlands; air emissions; industrial activities; pesticides; solid waste; compliance; inspection and enforcement.

As the successful candidate you will also:

• Be proficient in computer applications and report writing.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to plan and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Be able to interpret and explain legislation and technical matters.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve complex issues and make decisions.
• Be self-motivated and versatile in the work environment.
• Work well independently as well as in a team environment; and,
• Manage difficult or confrontational situations in a calm and efficient manner.
  
  

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

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

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week. 
• May be required to work overtime on occasion. 
• During standby shifts, 7 hours/day for emergency on call duties, as required.
• Travel within the Region and across the province may be required.
  
  

Additional Information

• Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Must be able to pass a criminal record check.
• Must be able to complete field work in various locations and weather conditions.
• This position requires the wearing of identifiable clothing.
  
  

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
  
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.