Environmental Protection Officer in 100 Mile House

The Environmental Protection Division is a passionate and highly collaborative team committed to protecting British Columbia's air, land, and water. Whether addressing complex environmental challenges, supporting responsible development, or responding to emerging risks, the team's work has a direct impact on communities and ecosystems across the province. Through strong partnerships, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, they help ensure BC's natural environment remains healthy and resilient for generations to come.

As an Environmental Protection Officer, you'll play an important role in that work, providing technical advice, supporting environmental monitoring and compliance activities, and helping guide the management of waste and pollutant discharges across British Columbia. Working on complex environmental issues with a wide range of partners, you'll help protect the province's air, land, and water while supporting the responsible development that communities depend on.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Management, Applied Science or Natural Sciences; or, A Diploma in Environmental Management, Applied Science or Natural Sciences.
• Related experience must include experience each of the following (preference may be given to those with a minimum of one (1) or more years of experience in any or all of the following):
• Experience related to environmental protection and industrial and/or municipal waste management, such as:
• Experience with reduction, recycling, treatment, pollution control and disposal technologies.
• Experience conducting environmental monitoring, assessments and reporting related to waste discharges.
• Experience with environmental planning processes such as Waste Management Planning.
• Experience with hazardous material spill response, hazardous waste and contaminated sites.
• Experience using computer software, including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database management.
• Experience working with multiple projects or assignments.
• Experience in negotiation with staff and clients from a diverse background.
• Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
• Experience working for a regulatory agency responsible for the administration of waste discharges to the environment.
• Experience in liaison with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Experience with the interpretation and application of the Environmental Management Act in British Columbia.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence and be willing and able to travel.
• Must be willing and physically able to perform field work, which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional evening and weekends to represent the program at public meetings and events.

There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available. This position can be located in Nelson, Penticton, Prince George, Quesnel, or Williams Lake. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) 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, as well as other Ministry of Environment and Parks’ offices.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.