Environmental Compliance Inspector - Field-Based & On-Call

Government of Nova Scotia; Amherst; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks an Environment Inspector in Amherst to protect Nova Scotia’s air, land, and water by enforcing environmental regulations and responding to complaints. This role requires technical training and extensive field experience, including on-site investigations and integration with the Compliance Division.

You will conduct inspections, provide guidance to clients, and support enforcement actions while communicating complex regulatory concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Related trade or technical training in environmental technology, environmental studies, environmental engineering, or environmental health.
• 7 years of related experience after course completion.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Explain legislation

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Environmental technology training

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks an Environment Inspector in Amherst to protect Nova Scotia’s air, land, and water by enforcing environmental regulations and responding to complaints. This role requires technical training and extensive field experience, including on-site investigations and integration with the Compliance Division.

You will conduct inspections, provide guidance to clients, and support enforcement actions while communicating complex regulatory concepts to diverse audiences.