Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$76k–$89k/yr
Competition # : 49189 Department: Environment and Climate Change Location: BEDFORD Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 14-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Ti…
Skills: Environmental Inspection, Regulatory Compliance, Audit Conducting, Report Writing, Technical Communication
Grand Lake Road, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$31/hr
Competition # : 49208 Department: Justice Location: SYDNEY Type of Employment: Relief Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 07-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us T…
Skills: Food Preparation, Kitchen Management, Inmate Supervision, Sanitation Procedures, Budget Management
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$76k–$96k/yr
Competition # : 49209 Department: Office of the Ombudsman Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlan…
Skills: Conflict Resolution, Research, Analytical Skills, Legislative Interpretation, Interpersonal Communication
Little River, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$74k–$76k/yr
Competition # : 49238 Department: Public Works Location: DIGBY COUNTY Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 07-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us …
Skills: Vessel Navigation, Crew Supervision, Freight Loading, Routine Maintenance, Client Service
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · On-site
$40/hr–$48/hr
Competition # : 49215 Department: Justice Location: SYDNEY Type of Employment: Relief Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 07-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us T…
Skills: Case Management, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Legislative Interpretation, Client Interviewing
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$2k–$2k/wk
Competition # : 49121 Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage Location: ANTIGONISH Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 07-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 P…
Skills: Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, SAP Financial Systems, SAP Grants Management System
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$739/hr–$827/hr
Numéro de concours 49207 Clerk 3 (Commis 3) Bilingual/Bilingue, Permanent, YARMOUTH Service Nova Scotia Date de clôture : 06-Jul-26 (Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’à 23 h 59, heure de l’Atlantique) Notre objectif …
Skills: Bilingualism (English/French), Customer Service, Data Entry, Account Balancing, Cash Handling
Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$2k–$2k/wk
Competition # : 48952 Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage Location: MOUNT UNIACKE Type of Employment: Casual Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 06-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted …
Skills: Carpentry, Painting, Grounds Maintenance, Garden Maintenance, Equipment Operation
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$2k–$2k/wk
Competition # : 49198 Department: Natural Resources Location: MCLELLAN'S BROOK Type of Employment: Seasonal Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 06-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) A…
Skills: Forest Fire Suppression, Staff Supervision, General Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Machine Maintenance
Cherry Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$2k–$2k/wk
Competition # : 49206 Department: Natural Resources Location: Risser's Beach Camping Park Type of Employment: Seasonal Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 07-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlan…
Skills: General Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Machine Maintenance, Tractor Operation
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$27/hr–$36/hr
Competition # : 48494 Department: Opportunities and Social Development Location: BRIDGEWATER Type of Employment: Relief Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 19-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until …
Skills: Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Conflict Resolution, Group Facilitation
Cooks Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$4k–$4k/wk
Competition # : 49175 Department: Emergency Management Location: SHUBENACADIE Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 05-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atl…
Skills: Operational Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Safety Communications, Conflict Resolution, Quality Assurance
Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$55k–$61k/yr
Competition # : 49183 Department: Energy Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 06-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Department o…
Skills: Office Administration, Calendar Management, Budget Coordination, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$43k–$47k/yr
Competition # : 49020 Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage Location: STELLARTON Type of Employment: Casual Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 05-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM A…
Skills: Interpretive Programming, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Cash Handling, Point Of Sale (POS)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$63k–$80k/yr
Competition # : 49184 Department: Public Service Commission Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 05-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic…
Skills: Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Analysis, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Client Relationship Management
Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada · Hybrid
$82k–$100k/yr
Competition # : 49188 Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care Location: KENTVILLE Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 05-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time…
Skills: Assessment, Communication, Interviewing, Negotiation, Problem Solving
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
Competition # : 49150 Department: Public Works Location: BEDFORD Zone: 22 Type of Employment: Year Round Union Status: CUPE - NSPG Closing Date: 05-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Ar…
Skills: Site Inspection, Quality Assurance, Technical Documentation, Traffic Control Management, Safety Compliance
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$48k–$54k/yr
Competition # : 49187 Department: Justice Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 02-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Worker…
Skills: Clerical Support, Transcription, Case Management Systems, Keyboarding, Word Processing
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$219k–$242k/yr
Competition # : 48886 Department: Public Prosecution Service Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Term Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 02-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlanti…
Skills: Criminal Law, Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Policy Advice, Prosecutorial Discretion
Tusket, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$2k–$2k/wk
Competition # : 49172 Department: Natural Resources Location: TUSKET Type of Employment: Seasonal Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 02-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Hiring Pool…
Skills: Wildland Fire Suppression, Carpentry, Grounds Maintenance, Machine Maintenance, Outdoor Navigation
Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada • On-site
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Conduct inspections and audits of facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and respond to public complaints. Provide education to clients, gather evidence for enforcement actions, and respond to environmental emergencies.
Requires technical training in environmental technology, engineering, or health, combined with 7 years of related experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to pass a criminal record check, and be capable of performing field work in various weather conditions.
Competition # : 49189
Department: Environment and Climate Change
Location: BEDFORD
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 14-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Environment and Climate Change’s role is to protect the environment and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership, and promotion. To achieve this, we strive to develop legislation, regulations and policies, process notifications, applications, and approvals for regulated activities based on sound scientific knowledge and expertise.
Our goal is to educate, inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. We also proactively respond to environmental and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.
As an Environment Inspector with the Compliance Division, you will work to protect and promote the sustainable use of our air, land, and water resources within Nova Scotia. You will work in a fast-paced and changing environment while being responsible for enforcing regulations and responding to complaints relating to the protection of the environment and public health.
On a typical day, you can expect to:
To be successful within this role, you will have completed related trade or technical training in the specialty area (environmental technology, environmental studies, environmental engineering, and/or environmental health) as well as possess 7 years of related experience after course completion or an acceptable equivalent. Related experience and/or training in several of the core areas will be required which includes 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.
As the successful candidate you will also:
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Pay Grade: TE 27
Salary Range: $2,944.94 - $3,420.52 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
Official LinkedIn page of the Government of Nova Scotia
Working with the Government of Nova Scotia is one of the most rewarding career paths you can take. With the Nova Scotia public service, one career can branch out into many. Employment Opportunities with the Provincial Government: http://jobs.novascotia.ca/
Offices: HRM, Nova Scotia, CA
Official LinkedIn page of the Government of Nova Scotia
Working with the Government of Nova Scotia is one of the most rewarding career paths you can take. With the Nova Scotia public service, one career can branch out into many. Employment Opportunities with the Provincial Government: http://jobs.novascotia.ca/
Offices: HRM, Nova Scotia, CA
