Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta seeks a Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator to oversee contamination management, guiding regulatory decisions under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. You will liaise with stakeholders and ensure alignment with remediation guidelines.

Two positions are available in Edmonton or Calgary, with standard Monday–Friday hours and 36.25 hours per week. A Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and four years of field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; professional designation optional.
• Minimum four (4) years of applied experience conducting environmental assessment on contaminated sites.
• Equivalency: related experience or education may be considered one-for-one.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Assessment - apply expertise to evaluate contaminant distribution in soil, groundwater and soil vapour.
• Risk Screen - conduct regulatory reviews of substance release information to guide remediation expectations.
• Communicate Risk-informed Regulatory Expectations – provide clear regulatory direction to stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Regulatory communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

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Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator

Location: Edmonton and Calgary (other lo, AB)

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 85627

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Location: Edmonton and Calgary (other locations will be considered)

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanant (2 positions available)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Classification: Natural Resources 8

Salary: $3,165.58 to $4,088.56 bi-weekly ($82,622 - $106,711/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, click here .

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas .

The Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator provides oversight for contamination management in Alberta. This role communicates regulatory expectations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with provincial legislation including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Remediation Regulation, as well as applicable policies and guidance including the Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines.

• Environmental Assessment - Apply expertise in environmental assessment process and procedures to evaluate contaminant distribution in soil, groundwater and soil vapour. Use systems thinking and technical knowledge to draw logical, evidenced-based conclusions based on presented data that supports regulatory decision-making.
• Risk Screen - Conduct holistic regulatory reviews of substance release information, exposure pathways and potential receptors to guide next steps. In consultation with leadership, determine appropriate soil and groundwater remediation guidelines, and if necessary, the expectations of risk management.
• Communicate Risk-informed Regulatory Expectations – Apply a risk-informed, outcome-based approach to provide clear and practical regulatory direction to stakeholders. Communicate technical and regulatory information effectively to a range of audiences.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results:Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
• Develop Networks:Works on maintaining close relations withall stakeholders.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuousimprovement and increasing breadth of insight.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or a related field. A profession designation as recognized by the Contaminated Sites Policy Framework is optional.

Experience: Minimum four (4) years of applied experience conducting environmental assessment on contaminated sites.

Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

There are two positions located in Edmonton or Calgary, working Monday - Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at [e-mail] .