Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or related Engineering field
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in good standing or eligibility for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA)
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in environmental management systems and permitting
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or environmental compliance
Demonstrated project management experience in environmental regulatory compliance
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 or related ISO standards
Experience supervising technical staff and providing peer reviews for regulatory applications
Responsibilities
Research and prepare Professional Work Products (PWPs) including compliance audit reports and environmental management plans
Provide technical peer reviews for environmental monitoring programs and regulatory applications
Act as primary contact for external regulatory bodies like Alberta Environment and Environment Canada
Coordinate regulatory permit and approval registers and tracking systems
Lead continual improvement activities for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Investigate environmental non-compliances and conduct root-cause analyses
Deliver expert technical advice on environmental objectives and risk mitigation strategies
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with office and field inspections
Exposure to diverse work environments including construction sites and operational facilities
Opportunity to coach and mentor junior staff
Engagement in continuous improvement within a recognized ISO framework
Involvement in significant environmental projects impacting municipal infrastructure
Full Job Description
High Level Overview of the position:
Reporting to the Senior Environmental Engineer, the Environmental Engineer serves as an essential interface for the corporate Environmental Management Team (Enviso) and acts as a primary contact for regulatory authorities, auditors, and internal project teams. This role is responsible for preparing and authenticating professional engineering work products, conducting environmental compliance reviews, and managing regulatory permits and approvals registers. You will provide technical advice across city departments to help achieve corporate environmental objectives, climate resilience targets, and asset management strategies. Additionally, you will oversee environmental incident investigations, monitor key performance metrics, and support continuous improvement within our ISO 14001 framework.
What will you do?
Research, prepare, and authenticate Professional Work Products (PWPs) including compliance audit reports, monitoring reports, environmental management plans, and regulatory applications
Provide professional technical peer reviews for environmental monitoring programs, regulatory applications, and reports managed across operational areas
Serve as a primary technical contact for external regulatory bodies, including Alberta Environment & Protected Areas, Environment Canada, and EPCOR
Coordinate regulatory permit and approval registers, tracking systems, and required statutory submittals
Lead and support continual improvement activities for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (Enviso)
Deliver expert technical advice to internal teams regarding environmental objectives, climate adaptation policies, and risk mitigation strategies
Oversee outsourced consultants and contractors, managing project scopes, deliverables, quality assurance, and project budgets
Support emergency preparedness planning and lead operational control training for internal partners
Coach and mentor junior technical staff, environmental coordinators, and engineering students on assigned projects
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or a related field of Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in good standing and registered with APEGA, or eligibility for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) prior to appointment
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on engineering experience in the following areas: environmental management systems, environmental assessment, and environmental permitting
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible workplace experience in technical civil engineering, water resource management, environmental compliance, or provincial and municipal infrastructure projects
Demonstrated knowledge in project management with experience overseeing projects related to environmental regulatory compliance for operation, maintenance, or construction of municipal infrastructure. This includes environmental regulatory management, including strategic planning and securing federal, provincial, and municipal approvals
Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO14001 or other related ISO standards and regulatory framework applicable to municipal government
Experience supervising professional and technical staff providing professional technical peer review to support regulatory applications, reports, and environmental monitoring to meet the requirements of federal and provincial legislation
Assets:
Proven experience preparing and authenticating technical engineering reports and managing complex regulatory compliance requirements
Proven experience managing and maintaining environmental regulatory permits and approvals registers, tracking systems, and submittals
Significant working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, standards, and best management practices
Proven experience with environmental incident investigation, risk assessment, and navigating federal and provincial online regulatory platforms such as Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS), Online Permitting and Clearance (OPaC), Aboriginal Consultation Office Digital Service (ACO DS), Electronic Disposition System (EDS), etc.
Skills required for success:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences
Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills utilizing root-cause analysis
Ability to build collaborative relationships, navigate organizational change, and drive environmental commitment across diverse business areas
Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of handling multiple high-priority tasks under tight deadlines
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
Maintain active Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration with APEGA in good standing
Compliance with corporate safety standards, including participating in site inspections and utilizing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:
Hybrid work arrangement combining professional office environments with field inspections and site visits
Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction sites, and operational facilities requiring personal protective equipment
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
Up to 1 permanent full time position
Hours of Work: 36.9 hours weekly
Salary Range: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB
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