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Join Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Enforcement Branch
Are you interested in working to protect and conserve Canada’s natural environment and wildlife? Find out about a career in enforcement with Environment and Climate Change Canada!
Join our team
Who we are and what we do
We are enforcement professionals: peace officers, analysts, intelligence specialists, and more. We are based in 26 locations across the country, divided into five regions.
Our officers are responsible for enforcing Canada’s environmental and wildlife acts and related regulations. Guided by the values of excellence, integrity, respect, and passion, we work in a fair, predictable, and consistent manner to protect and conserve the environment, human health, wildlife, and their habitats.
We gather intelligence and information, conduct inspections, and investigate alleged violations that could endanger or harm the environment or wildlife.
Inspections take place in a variety of indoor or outdoor environments, including remote locations that require access by boat, aircraft, or all‑terrain vehicle.
Our investigations into alleged violations of federal environmental laws can include:
- taking statements from witnesses or suspected persons
- preparing and executing search warrants
- reviewing and assessing evidence
- preparing court briefs
We work in partnership with key provincial, territorial, and federal partners, as well as international stakeholders and Indigenous communities.
Where we work
We work at either one of our 26 offices across Canada, or at various locations on public or private lands carrying out inspections. Locations include places like:
- retail outlets
- mine sites
- pulp and paper mills
- construction sites
- industrial and logging sites
- air and land ports of entry and exit
- federally protected habitats
- migratory bird hunting locations
Figure 1. An enforcement officer taking water samples in a waterway
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An Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officer dressed in uniform and life vest with waterproof pants in a waterway taking water samples.
Reasons to join our team
A career in enforcement with Environment and Climate Change Canada is a rewarding line of work. You can get out of the office and into the heart of environmental protection.
Join us and work with our team of dedicated officers across the country. Enforce the laws that help keep our environment healthy and sustainable. Protect our wild plant and animal species. And build a career that offers:
- adventure
- results
- opportunity
- passion
- variety
A welcoming environment for all
We are dedicated to making the workplace a welcoming environment for all employees.
We embrace and promote diversity and inclusiveness and a respectful workplace by supporting all employees in developing their skills and knowledge while contributing to meaningful work.
Wellness and safety
We are committed to employee wellness and safety. Our dedicated team works to provide services related to enforcement officer safety, such as:
- a dedicated enforcement mental health program
- pre-operational risk assessment
- officer safety management system
- task hazard analysis
- safe work procedures
Competitive benefits package
We offer a benefit package that supports you and your family through the various stages of your life:
- Public Service Health Care Plan
- Public Service Dental Care Plan
- Public Service Pension Plan
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- family leave
- parental leave
- and more
Incentives for isolated posts
For isolated posts, we offer allowances in addition to the base salary. Find out more in the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.
Training programs
We have a dedicated team of professionals who develop and deliver specialized programs. Enforcement officers acquire the needed specialized skills and qualifications through enhanced training. We offer enforcement designation training programs, such as:
- limited powers courses
- analyst courses
- legislative amendments courses
- and other courses for specific audiences that require a designation
Entry-level positions working in both official languages
While bilingualism is an asset, we do offer a variety of entry-level positions in either English or French that do not require you to be bilingual.
As you advance through the training program, different language requirements will apply. Language training may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Opportunities for other specializations
We encourage you to apply if you are interested in a career as:
- an intelligence analyst
- a policy analyst
- a project manager
- a data scientist
- a learning specialist
- administrative support
These specializations are all essential to the success of the Enforcement Branch.
Application requirements
Enforcement officers must be:
- skilled communicators capable of working effectively with stakeholders and partners
- capable of working in stressful and time-sensitive situations where there could be danger to the environment or health
Enforcement officers must have one of the following, depending on the position requirements:
- a post-secondary diploma or degree
- a combination of education, training, and experience in a field related to the duties of the position (for example, science, criminology, or law enforcement)
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Current opportunities
Student employment
Get notified when the next hiring process goes live:
- sign up for an account at the Government of Canada jobs website
- set up email alerts for jobs that are open to the public
- select which classification you would like from the GT list of options. GT stands for General Technician in positions that require technical expertise. Higher numbers indicate higher levels of responsibility. GT classifications: GT-03, GT-04, GT-05, GT-06, GT-07, GT-08
We also have opportunities for other specializations, including these classifications: AS (Administrative Services), PC (Physical Sciences), PM (Programme Administration) and EC (Economics and Social Science Services).
Figure 2. An enforcement officer speaking to a driver and performing his duties
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An Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officer dressed in uniform stopping a pick-up truck to speak with the driver and perform his duties.