Environmental Compliance Officer

Help
Organize
Think

As people continue to focus on protecting the environment, there will be steady demand for Environmental Compliance Officers. They help keep our communities clean, safe, and sustainable, making this an important and rewarding career.

Environmental Compliance Officers make sure our air, water, and land stay clean and safe. They work with others to help protect nature, public health, and our communities by making sure people and businesses follow environmental laws.

Salary Information
Pay Range: $82,416 to $101,340 per year
Average Salary: Around $91,878 per year

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor the environment: Visit different locations to make sure they follow environmental laws.
  • Investigate problems: Look into issues, understand how problems are impacting people and places, and make sure problems are fixed.
  • Solve environmental issues: Figure out solutions for environmental problems like pollution or contamination.
  • Enforce rules: Suggest actions to fix problems, issue warnings, and ensure people follow the laws.
  • Work with others: Talk to people, share advice, and explain the rules about protecting the environment.
  • Support legal actions: Help with investigations and testify in court if needed.
  • Be ready for emergencies: Help respond to environmental emergencies, sometimes outside of normal work hours.

DAILY TASKS

  • Inspect factories, businesses, or outdoor areas to make sure everything is environmentally safe.
  • Collect samples and check pollution levels using special tools.
  • Investigate complaints about things like spills or illegal dumping.
  • Write reports about findings and share them with the team and other people or organizations involved.
  • Work with others to create solutions for environmental problems.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: A university degree in an area such as environmental sciences.
  • Training: Extra training to become a certified conservation or environmental enforcement officer can be helpful.
  • Other requirements: A valid driver’s license for travelling when doing inspections is an asset.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of environmental laws and how to apply them.
  • Ability to use special tools to measure things like water quality or air pollution.

Other Skills

  • Teamwork and communication: Work with different groups, like businesses, the public, and government teams.
  • Problem-solving: Make informed decisions when solving problems.
  • Work well under pressure: Stay calm in tough situations while meeting deadlines.

ELECTRIFY YOUR CAREER

Explore a wide range of careers at 
Ontario Power Generation. See current openings now.

discover

another path