Careers at Enforcement

Thinking of becoming an enforcement officer?

Have you always wanted to make a concrete difference in protecting the environment, its biodiversity and the health of Canadians?

A career with Environment Canada as an environmental enforcement officer or wildlife enforcement officer is a rewarding line of work that will take you out of the office and into the heart of these issues.

Environment Canada's Enforcement Branch ensures that organizations and individuals respect laws administered by Environment Canada that protect the natural environment, its biodiversity and the health of Canadians. These laws aim to reduce damage and threats to the environment, its ecosystems and its biodiversity for the benefit of all Canadians and the international community.

What we do as Enforcement Officers

• We gather intelligence, conduct inspections and investigate alleged violations that could endanger wildlife or cause harm to the environment.
• We work with key provincial, territorial, federal and international stakeholders to develop and implement partnerships.

We accomplish this work by relying on our core values: professionalism, integrity, collaboration and respect.

Educational requirements and training programs

We require a post-secondary diploma in one of the following fields:

• Natural or environmental sciences
• Legal or police sciences
• Criminology

Candidates must successfully complete our nine-week Basic Enforcement Training.

Want to join our team?

Our enforcement officers work in all regions of the country and are supported by a range of experts, including policy analysts, legal advisors and scientists.

Environment Canada offers competitive salaries, ongoing career development opportunities and good work-life balance.

You may check for positions on the Public Service Commission's website at www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca. You may also call the Commission's InfoTel Service at 1-800-645-5605.