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Science
Environmental Compliance & Protection -
Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: 100 Mile House
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Posting Title
Position Classification
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually
Close Date
11/6/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service ->
Min of Environment & Parks
Ministry Branch / Division
Compliance and Environmental Enforcement Branch
The Team: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.
The Role:Behind every healthy watershed, thriving community, and responsibly managed project are professionals helping ensure environmental decisions are informed, balanced, and support both environmental protection and responsible development. 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.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Management, Applied Science or Natural Sciences; or,
- A Diploma in Environmental Management, Applied Science or Natural Sciences.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
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