Senior Emissions Engineer

About Us

The Ministry of Environment’s role is to manage the health of Saskatchewan’s environment in a responsible manner that supports sustainable growth through objective, transparent and informed decision-making and stewardship. We provide objective, evidence-based advice to decision-makers and deliver programs in a fair, impartial manner aligned with government-directed policy. We are dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

The Opportunity

The Emissions Management and Compliance Unit within the Climate Resilience Branch is seeking a Professional Engineer committed to service excellence to join our team as a Senior Emissions Engineer. The unit provides regulatory oversight for Saskatchewan’s Output-Based Performance Standards (OBPS) Program, which is designed to incentivize growth, operational efficiencies and technology innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emission intensities while protecting industrial economic competitiveness. Reporting to the Manager of Approvals and Compliance, the Senior Emissions Engineer provides technical, analytical, regulatory, and policy expertise to support the delivery and continuous improvement of Saskatchewan's OBPS Program.

Responsibilities

• Completing analytical, scientific and technical calculations of greenhouse gas emission intensities.
• Reviewing OBPS registrations, baseline emission intensities, emission returns, quantification methodologies and verification reports from a wide variety of industrial sectors.
• Communicating and working collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Contributing to and supporting the implementation of operational efficiencies for the OBPS.
• Performing research, analysis, development and implementation of other strategic policies and programs related to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in Saskatchewan.

Job Capabilities:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of engineering principles, applications, and quantification methodologies related to greenhouse gas emission intensity calculations.
• Knowledge of measurement, reporting and verification of GHG emissions under ISO 14064-3.
• Knowledge of operations and processes from emission-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) sectors in Saskatchewan.
• A strong understanding of GHG and related environmental legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures and their application.
• Ability to explain technical and nontechnical information, both in writing and verbally, to a variety of stakeholders with varying levels of understanding.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and timelines.
• A degree in engineering, supplemented with a strong foundation in measuring, quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emission intensities.
• 5+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Must be registered professional engineers within their jurisdiction and eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.