Environmental / Regulatory Advisor II

Brunel; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an Environmental / Regulatory Advisor II to support an Environment and Regulatory team at a large industrial refining facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance with regulatory requirements, providing technical guidance to operations, and supporting the implementation of environmental management systems.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and 5–10 years of Alberta oil and gas experience, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of environmental/regulatory experience in Alberta's oil and gas, refining, or industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, permits, and compliance in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on environmental issues and regulatory compliance.
• Support QA/QC review of environmental documentation.
• Develop and improve environmental standards, programs, and tools.
• Coordinate and track environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead environmental improvement projects and compliance initiatives.
• Support environmental performance reporting and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Data management tools

Job description

We are seeking an Environmental / Regulatory Advisor II to support an Environment and Regulatory team at a large industrial refining facility in Edmonton, Alberta. This role is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance with regulatory requirements and approvals, providing technical guidance to operations teams, and supporting the implementation of environmental management systems and environmental performance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on environmental issues, regulatory compliance, and applicable legislation.
• Support QA/QC review of environmental and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Develop, implement, and improve environmental standards, programs, systems, guidelines, and tools.
• Support environmental performance reporting and ensure timely regulatory submissions.
• Review new and revised legislation and assess regulatory impacts.
• Lead environmental improvement projects and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate and track environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements.
• Support environmental protection and compliance activities related to:
• Spill prevention and response
• Water management
• Air emissions and air quality programs
• Ecology, biodiversity, and vegetation management
• Monitor compliance with environmental approvals and regulatory commitments.
• Conduct inspections, assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Work with contractors and project teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution.
• Update environmental manuals, procedures, and documentation as required.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering (Environmental focus), Natural Resources, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of environmental and regulatory experience within Alberta's oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, pipeline, or industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, permits, and compliance requirements in Alberta.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management tools.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and comfortable operating a pickup truck.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AER, APEA/EPEA, Alberta Water Act, permitting processes, and regulatory approvals.
• Experience in refining, petrochemical, oil sands, pipeline, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Knowledge of air emissions, water management, waste management, spill response, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Experience working with environmental management systems and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Alberta environmental regulations and compliance, experience supporting industrial operations, and the ability to work collaboratively with operations teams, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders to maintain environmental performance and regulatory compliance.

What We Offer

Brunel connects specialists like you with world-class opportunities across the globe. With more than 100 offices in 42 countries, we support your career growth by matching your expertise with industry‑leading projects. Whether you're looking to advance your technical skills or take on new challenges, Brunel provides the platform to help you succeed.

About Brunel

With 50 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewable Energy, Automotive, Life Sciences, and Infrastructure, Brunel is known for partnering with the best in the industry. We deliver global recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients complete major projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at the highest quality. Wherever your career takes you, Brunel helps you get there.