Environmental Professional

Are you an early career Professional Engineer or Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact on urban environmental sustainability? As an Environmental Professional with the City of Edmonton, you will provide independent, technical contaminated site expertise under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Professional. You will serve as a vital technical resource, guiding City departments to meet regulatory compliance obligations, manage financial and legal liabilities, and evaluate risks associated with known or potential environmental contamination. In this role, you will lead contaminated site evaluations, influence project planning, design, and delivery, and engage directly with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance while optimizing the use of public resources.

What will you do?

• Synthesize historical site data, evaluate contamination severity against regulatory criteria, and design effective site evaluation programs and contamination management strategies
• Conduct field work, including drilling, environmental sampling, and site inspections
• Conduct desktop reviews of historical site records, including air photos, reports, archives, and records
• Maintain datasets, site documentation, and project records
• Prepare, review, and authenticate professional work products in full compliance with professional association standards (APEGA, AIA, etc.), City PMP/QMS, and Joint Practice Agreement Codes of Conduct
• Prioritize contaminated sites by balancing environmental risks, financial liabilities, legal exposure, land use, and public safety/reputation
• Procure external consulting services, evaluate RFPs/call-ups under Standing Arrangements, and manage project lifecycle elements, including scoping, cost estimation, schedule tracking, and budget
• Provide technical advice and pragmatic solutions for internal City departments across capital and operating projects, including asset construction and rehabilitation
• Perform professional peer reviews on land development applications to ensure regulatory compliance with the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Municipal Government Act, and City bylaws
• Maintain active professional registration, fulfill continuous Professional Development Hour requirements, and apply current industry standards
• Prepare hazard assessments to enforce safety standards, and actively contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture