Environment Officer

Environment Officer Division: Science & Licensing Unit: Environmental Services North Location: Yorkton, SK Hourly Wage: $41.29 - $51.64 (Classification 9) Competition Number: WSA-25-2026/27 Are you motivated by doing meaningful work and being part of an organization committed to learning and growth? Come join our team of professionals as an Environment Officer! We are seeking a technically skilled and environmentally focused individual who brings expertise in regulatory compliance, water quality, and environmental protection. This role is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with a range of water and environmental regulatory programs. You’ll provide technical advice to stakeholders on the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment facilities—ensuring safe drinking water and protecting the environment for Saskatchewan residents. Daily work includes facility inspections, water quality testing, reviewing applications, issuing permits, and promoting education and compliance. You’ll also support aquatic habitat protection, water rights licensing, and respond to system upsets, emergencies, and regulatory violations. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, and dynamic role where you will be challenged to balance competing factors like financial constraints, operational capacity, and regulatory requirements—while always prioritizing public and environmental health. The successful candidate will have a degree in natural or physical sciences, environmental or civil engineering, integrated environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics—or an equivalent combination of experience and training—and 3 years of relevant experience. This role is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. We offer rewarding career opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about the work we do, visit wsask.ca To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and detailed resume by 5:00pm on January 20, 2026 to [email protected] In your application, please include the competition number (WSA-25-2026/27) and tell us where you found our job posting. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Environment Officer ensures compliance with water and environmental regulatory programs through facility inspections and water quality testing. They provide technical advice to stakeholders and manage permits to protect public health and the environment.

Candidates must have a degree in natural/physical sciences, environmental/civil engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a satisfactory criminal record check are required.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

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• Regulatory Compliance
• Water Quality Testing
• Environmental Protection
• Facility Inspection
• Permit Issuance
• Technical Advising
• Aquatic Habitat Protection
• Water Rights Licensing
• Emergency Response
• Wastewater Treatment Monitoring

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Science & Research
• Engineering

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate