Air Quality Protection Advisor (Program Admin Officer 4)
About The Position
Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, you will play a key role in advancing Nova Scotia’s commitments to monitor, prevent, and reduce air pollution, while supporting long-term environmental and economic sustainability. In this role, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the Province’s air regulatory program by developing, evaluating, and implementing modern, efficient, and risk-based regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. A core focus will be enhancing regulatory clarity and predictability for industry through the development of clear, practical guidance materials and policy approaches, helping proponents better understand requirements and improve the quality and timeliness of submissions. You will work to strengthen linkages between air quality science, and sustainable industrial development by applying sound scientific analysis to inform policy and regulatory decision-making. This includes critically reviewing technical information, identifying emerging issues and opportunities, and recommending feasible, evidence-based solutions that balance environmental, economic, and government priorities. A key aspect of your work will involve engaging directly with industry proponents, partners, and stakeholders to support compliance and foster a responsive, service-oriented regulatory environment. You will translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, plain-language advice to improve understanding and outcomes for a wide range of audiences. You will provide expert advice on air and noise-related components of environmental assessments, including emission inventories, dispersion modelling, and mitigation measures. You may also support the review of industrial approvals, air emission reports, and modelling studies to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices. In addition, you will develop and deliver briefing materials, guidance, and training to internal and external audiences, helping to build capacity and improve consistency in program delivery. You will liaise across government and with external partners, demonstrating an understanding of cross-departmental priorities and contributing to coordinated, effective policy and regulatory outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related science or engineering field.
- Six years of relevant experience focused on air quality management and/or regulation.
- Expert level knowledge of environmental legislation, air pollution regulation & economic impacts.
- Expert level knowledge of scientific principles involving air chemistry, health, science, and air monitoring & mitigation technology.
- Adept at complex problem solving.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Ability to incorporate multiple viewpoints into issue analyses (e.g. environmental, social, economic, political, etc.).
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and systematic analysis in solution formulation.
- Ability to identify risks and benefits and articulate them with respect to any proposals.
- Effective interactive communication skills (speaking, listening, writing, presenting).
- Self-motivated.
- Able to work independently.
- Ability to lead and/or work effectively in teams.
- Detail oriented, accurate, and organized within work.
- Ability to make timely, independent judgement calls when necessary.
- Acting with transparency and integrity.
Nice To Haves
- An understanding of noise propagation and mitigation.
- An understanding of odour management.
- An understanding of ozone depleting substances.
- An understanding of the Nova Scotia energy environment.
Responsibilities
- Developing, evaluating, and implementing modern, efficient, and risk-based regulations, policies, standards, and guidance.
- Enhancing regulatory clarity and predictability for industry through the development of clear, practical guidance materials and policy approaches.
- Applying sound scientific analysis to inform policy and regulatory decision-making.
- Critically reviewing technical information, identifying emerging issues and opportunities, and recommending feasible, evidence-based solutions.
- Engaging directly with industry proponents, partners, and stakeholders to support compliance and foster a responsive, service-oriented regulatory environment.
- Translating complex scientific and technical information into clear, plain-language advice.
- Providing expert advice on air and noise-related components of environmental assessments, including emission inventories, dispersion modelling, and mitigation measures.
- Supporting the review of industrial approvals, air emission reports, and modelling studies.
- Developing and delivering briefing materials, guidance, and training to internal and external audiences.
- Liaising across government and with external partners.
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
