Environmental Compliance Officer

destinationone Consulting; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

destinationone Consulting is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure organizations meet environmental regulations and standards. You will monitor practices, conduct inspections, and promote sustainable compliance across jurisdictions.

The role involves collaborating with regulatory agencies, preparing detailed reports, reviewing permit applications, and providing guidance to stakeholders on best practices and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess environmental practices and identify compliance issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the public and agencies.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills for inspections and reports.
• Solid understanding of local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits of facilities and operations.
• Review environmental impact assessments and permit applications for compliance.
• Provide guidance to organizations and stakeholders on regulations, practices, and compliance strategies.
• Investigate environmental complaints and enforcement actions as needed.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation of inspections and enforcement activities.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and community groups on environmental issues.
• Stay current with changes in regulations and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

destinationone Consulting specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including Healthcare, Health Tech, Government, Municipalities, Non-Profits, Legal, Public Accounting, Food and more. We are proactively building a data bank for opportunities in these fields. By applying, you ensure our recruiters can quickly match you with suitable roles when they arise.

Location: Various locations across British Columbia

As anEnvironmental Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring thatorganizations comply with environmental regulations and standards. Your rolewill be crucial in monitoring environmental practices, conducting inspections,and promoting sustainable practices within the jurisdiction.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Monitor and enforcecompliance with local, provincial, and federal environmental regulationsand standards.
• Conduct inspections andaudits of facilities and operations to assess adherence to environmentallaws and regulations.
• Review and analyzeenvironmental impact assessments, reports, and permit applications toensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and supportto organizations and stakeholders on environmental regulations, bestpractices, and compliance strategies.
• Investigate and respond toenvironmental complaints and violations, taking appropriate enforcementactions as needed.
• Prepare and maintaindetailed reports and documentation related to inspections, compliance, andenforcement activities.
• Collaborate with otherregulatory agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups toaddress environmental issues and promote sustainability.
• Stay updated on changes in environmentalregulations, industry trends, and best practices to ensure effective complianceand enforcement.

Requirements

• Relevant certification ordiploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a relatedfield.
• Proven experience as anenvironmental compliance officer, environmental inspector, or in a similarrole, with a strong understanding of environmental regulations andstandards.
• Excellent analytical skillsfor assessing environmental practices and identifying compliance issues.
• Strong communication skillsfor interacting with organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Detail-oriented with strongorganizational skills for managing inspections, reports, and compliancerecords.
• Ability to stay current with evolvingenvironmental regulations, industry practices, and sustainability initiatives.