Federal Game Officer Profile

Federal Game Officers enforce federal wildlife protection laws that are the responsibility of Environment Canada. All officers have successfully completed Environment Canada's General Enforcement Training Course (GET). These officers are men and women who have law and securities education, experience or training in natural resources management, and are physically and mentally capable of performing the wide variety of tasks assigned to them. Officers work variable hours, in all kinds of weather conditions, and perform duties such as patrols, attending meetings, and producing required reports, including court documentation. Officers are required to carry a handgun, and may face hazardous situations pertaining to climate, wildlife or unhappy law-breakers.

Federal officers are often confused with provincial Conservation Officers, who enforce the wildlife protection laws of Ontario. Both classes of officer are designated, however, to enforce both provincial and federal wildlife protection laws and often work jointly on wildlife enforcement matters.

Do you want to be an Enforcement Officer?

Are you an environmentally conscious person looking for an interesting, exciting and rewarding career in wildlife law enforcement? If so, Environment Canada could be interested in your expertise and commitment.

Potential candidates must have post-secondary training in law and securities and/or resource or environmental studies. Preference may be given to those who have previously worked as an enforcement officer for a police force or other government department such as National Parks, Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, or Canada Customs.

Recruitment occurs on an as-needed basis, depending on regional requirements for staff. No posting is done here. You must consult the Public Service Commission (PSC) Web site regularly. Candidates who are successful in a PSC competition for employment will attend the required training and upon successful completion will become sworn officers.