Senior Environmental Engineer

• Implement and maintain the City’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System with a cohesive and integrated approach
• Identify, rank, and manage environmental aspects, compliance obligations, and risks through operational controls and emergency planning
• Act as the primary contact with external regulators (e.g., Alberta Environment) and ensure full compliance with all environmental legislation
• Monitor, measure, and analyze performance using key performance indicators, identify trends, and develop best practices
• Provide expert strategic advice and recommendations (e.g., business cases, technical memos) to senior leadership on complex environmental issues and opportunities
• Provide engineering oversight for outsourced environmental work, including contract management, supervision, and quality assurance
• Procure, review, and provide professional technical peer review and sign-off on authenticated engineering and scientific documents
• Facilitate integration and collaboration across departments to align City plans and resolve complex regulatory and project issues
• Oversee environmental investigations, track action plans, and support the auditing program to drive continual improvement
• Maintain professional registration and ethics, pursue continuous learning, and utilize creative approaches for innovative and cost-effective solutions

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental or Civil Engineering; or Bachelor of Science in Geology specializing in environmental science or hydrogeology
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a leadership and/or management role within a large, complex unionized organization
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and project management experience overseeing regulatory compliance for municipal infrastructure
• Experience in site characterization, remediation, and design/operation of water and wastewater and stormwater facilities
• Expertise is required in water resource management, climate adaptation, and municipal assets such as drainage, bridges, and roadways

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Additional certification or specialized training in areas such as risk management, GIS, public administration, urban planning, change management, leadership, or project management
• Professional designation(s) (for example P. Ag, P. Biol, P. Chem, QAES, or Wetland/Environmental Professional)
• Demonstrated ability to professionally authenticate Water Act regulatory documents compliant with the Alberta Wetland Policy

• Demonstrate excellent leadership, supervisory, and coaching skills, including the ability to delegate, empower team members, and manage performance development within an interdisciplinary team
• Possess strong verbal, written, and public speaking skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external technical and non-technical partners, including regulators and City Council
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships
• Work constructively as both a team member and leader, and use strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to address complex issues
• Must be an effective change agent dedicated to achieving outcomes, demonstrating attention to detail, and utilizing proven project management skills to manage complex tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (

• Applicants may be tested

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary: $112,669.97 - $140,836.50 (Annually)
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
• The role may necessitate the use of personal transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with the City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance

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