Lead, Environmental Compliance & Inspections

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Yukon in Whitehorse seeks a Manager for Environmental Compliance & Inspections to lead a team that verifies compliance with the Environment Act and Waters Act through inspections, spill responses and public inquiries.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in science or environmental management and proven leadership of professionals, with strong collaboration, communication and risk-based enforcement abilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in science, environmental management, or related discipline.
• Considerable experience leading and mentoring a team of professionals, preferably in a compliance and enforcement setting.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, preferably the Yukon Environment Act and Waters Act.
• Experience conducting inspections, developing inspection and compliance plans and strategies in a regulatory environment.
• Experience with sampling methods and best practices for environmental monitoring would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to verify compliance with Environment Act & Waters Act through inspections.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and respond to environmental complaints and spills.
• Oversee Yukon’s 24/7 spill reporting and response program and ensure timely action.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Risk-based enforcement

Education

Science degree

Environmental management

Job description

Government of Yukon in Whitehorse seeks a Manager for Environmental Compliance & Inspections to lead a team that verifies compliance with the Environment Act and Waters Act through inspections, spill responses and public inquiries.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in science or environmental management and proven leadership of professionals, with strong collaboration, communication and risk-based enforcement abilities.