Environmental Planning Specialist

Strathcona County; Sherwood Park; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive municipality in Alberta is seeking an Environmental Planning Specialist to manage sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include administering programs, leading technical groups, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Applicants should have relevant education and experience in the environmental field. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work option.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement and pension programs

Employee and family assistance program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in the environmental field with a degree or 3+ years with a diploma.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal policies and legislation.
• Eligibility for designation as a Professional Agrologist or Registered Technologist in Agrology or Professional Biologist is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Clean Energy Improvement Program and Climate Resilience Plan.
• Conduct field assessments for land development activities.
• Lead a technical working group for implementing climate initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Studies

Post-secondary diploma in Environmental Studies

Job description

Overview

Strathcona County is seeking an Environmental Planning Specialist to play a key role in advancing the County’s sustainability and climate initiatives.

This position is responsible for administering the Clean Energy Improvement Program, leading the implementation of the Climate Resilience Plan, and providing expertise in land use planning, environmental monitoring, and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process Clean Energy Improvement Program applications including coordinating interdepartmental eligibility checks, drafting and circulating agreements, liaising with Alberta Municipalities and issuing approvals
• Manage grant applications, program tracking and reporting
• Lead a technical working group of multidisciplinary professionals to support the County’s Climate Resilience Plan and create an implementation strategy
• Conduct field assessments to determine biophysical considerations for subdivisions, development and construction activities, including analyzing and identifying impacts with regards to land use
• Coordinate and complete Environmental Framework programs, projects and initiatives
• Participate in and lead air, water, land and biodiversity monitoring
• Supervise and direct consultants to ensure work is performed in compliance with policies, standards and safety requirements
• Provide accurate, technical information related to Agriculture and Environment programs, projects and initiatives to internal departments, external stakeholders and residents
• Review and provide technical expertise for development applications

Qualifications and Skills

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Studies and 1 year of experience in the environmental field or a post-secondary diploma in Environmental Studies and 3 years of experience in the environmental field
• Eligible for designation as a Professional Agrologist or Registered Technologist in Agrology or Professional Biologist would be an asset
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal policies and legislation
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and technical writing skills are essential to effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams and the general public
• Ability to effectively convey technical concepts for all audiences
• Ability to work and participate in a team environment and at times lead and supervise the team

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
• Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time

Who We Are

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Health and wellness spending account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement and pension programs
• Earned day off program
• Employee and family assistance program

Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities

Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role is eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.