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Contaminated Sites Officer
Annual Salary Range
$52,000 – $67,000
Contaminated Sites Officers help to protect the environment by providing technical recommendations on the management, assessment and remediation of contaminated sites. Contaminated Sites Officers are experts in their field and we rely on them and their expertise to help us make decisions regarding contaminated sites. In addition to providing analysis and advice, they also partake in mediating disputes between property owners, environmental professionals, and contract reviewers to reach consensus.
Contaminated Site Officers possess a Master's or Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Science, Applied Science, Environmental Management or Engineering, and several years of related experience. Also, a valid class 5 BC Drivers Licence is required. Contaminated Site Officers have a sound knowledge of the various Provincial Environmental Acts, as well as a thorough understanding of industrial, commercial, municipal and agricultural waste management practices in relation to the creation of contaminated sites, the generation of hazardous wastes and the regulatory administration of such. Strong communication skills, good judgement, the desire to take initiative, and the ability to assess the adequacy of technical submissions against specified requirements is essential.
From Our Staff...
Colm Condon, Senior Contaminated Sites Officer, Victoria, B.C.
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Working as a Contaminated Sites Officer is challenging in that case files for high risk contaminated sites can be diverse and, in some cases, quite complex. Investigative skills, along with technical expertise and working knowledge of current legislation, is required to serve as the ministerial point of contact for the different sectors and agencies involved in the contaminated site. Being a Contaminated Sites/Risk Assessment Officer is quite rewarding in that the work is very relevant, and changes and improvements can be observed and tracked over time.
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