Manager - Environmental Compliance & Inspections

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

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking a Manager for Environmental Compliance & Inspections to lead a team that verifies compliance with the Environment Act and Waters Act through field inspections, investigations and spill responses. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work across branches to implement risk-based enforcement.

The ideal candidate will hold a post-secondary degree in science or environmental discipline and have substantial leadership

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in science or environmental discipline.
• Experience leading a team in compliance and enforcement.
• Experience interpreting legislation such as Environment Act or Waters Act.
• Experience conducting inspections and developing inspection strategies.
• Willing to travel across Yukon communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that verifies compliance through inspections under Environment Act and Waters Act.
• Respond to environmental spills and public concerns; provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Oversee Yukon’s 24/7 spill reporting and response program and advise on risk-based enforcement.
• Coordinate across government branches to support a one-government approach to compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

People development

Influencing others

Strategic thinking

Action oriented

Change leadership

Client focus

Ethics

Education

Post-secondary degree in science or environmental discipline

Job description

Manager - Environmental Compliance & Inspections - (68877)

Government of Yukon -> Environment - Environmental Protection and Assessment-Compliance & Inspection

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

End Date

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST18

$105,596.00 - $122,633.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This is to fill 1 full time permanent position.

The Environmental Protection & Assessment Branch (EPA) works to protect human health and the environment by establishing and implementing regulations and programs to safeguard and enhance the quality of the territory’s air, land and water. Our Environmental Compliance & Inspection section is seeking an individual to manage a team that verifies compliance of Environment Act and Waters Act through inspections of authorizations, as well as responding to environmental spills and public concerns. The work of this team includes, but is not limited to, conducting compliance inspections; providing advice, guidance and direction to stakeholders; responding to environmental complaints; taking soil, air, and water samples for regulatory purposes; and overseeing Yukon’s 24/7 spill reporting and response program.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in the field of environmental protection and a leader in the promotion of best environmental practices. They will have strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills to build and maintain relationships and resolve differences among parties with conflicting and/or strongly-held views and interests. In support of a one-government approach to compliance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration and coordination across different branches within government or another institution. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a setting with numerous and changing priorities, and the ability to develop and apply risk-based enforcement and compliance strategies.

Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your application)

• 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;
• Considerable experience managing financial resources and operations of a program or unit;
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, preferably the Yukon Environment Act, Waters Act and regulations (or equivalent);
• Considerable experience conducting inspections, developing inspection and compliance plans and strategies in a regulatory environment;
• Experience with sampling techniques and best practices for industrial and commercial waste management would be an asset;
• Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

• Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
• Developing People
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Strategically
• Taking Action and Achieving Results
• Leading Change and Innovation
• Demonstrating Client Focus
• Promoting Common Values and Ethics

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:
Valid Class 5 Yukon driver’s licence; hazardous materials technician-level certification (or equivalent), or acquire within 12 months of hire.
Job Requirements:
The incumbent may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials and will be required to travel to Yukon communities and work in the field.

Standard First Aid or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.

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