Environmental Specialist

City of Medicine Ha; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Medicine Hat is seeking an Environmental Specialist to lead environmental guidance city-wide. This permanent, full-time, on-site position starts at CAD 91,000 per year with relocation assistance available.

As the environmental expert, you will manage regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and reporting. Join a team that values accountability, collaboration, and service to the community.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in an environmental discipline.
• Environmental professional designation in Alberta is an asset.
• Five years of relevant work experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Position is Safety Sensitive and requires pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary environmental advisor to City departments and projects.
• Interpret environmental data, assess risk, and recommend defensible solutions.
• Advise on environmental incidents and support emergency response as required.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate environmental site assessments, contaminated sites management, and remediation activities.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory reporting, including NPRI, greenhouse gas reporting, and monitoring.
• Support the Health, Safety and Environment Management System improvements.

Skills

5 years experience

Driver's license

Drug screen

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental discipline

Environmental designation asset (Alberta)

Job description

Join the City of Medicine Hat as an Environmental Specialist!

Permanent | Full-Time | On-site
Starting at $91,000 /year | Relocation assistance available

At the City of Medicine Hat, environmental leadership is about public safety, responsible growth, and long-term community stewardship. As our Environmental Specialist, you'll help shape how environmental responsibility is applied across the City. You'll bring your expertise to complex regulatory matters, support diverse operations, and make a visible, meaningful impact through a truly city-wide role.

We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.

How you'll own it

As the City's environmental subject matter expert, you'll provide trusted guidance across departments-supporting regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and public safety.

You will:

• Act as the primary environmental advisor to City departments and projects.
• Interpret environmental data, assess risk, and recommend practical, defensible solutions.
• Advise on environmental incidents and support emergency response as required.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all environmental practices.

A closer look at the role

This role offers broad exposure across environmental disciplines and regulatory environments rarely found in a single position.

You will work with:

• Internal City operational and strategic departments.
• Provincial and federal environmental legislation affecting municipalities, utilities, generation, and energy-related operations.
• Environmental permitting, approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Environmental auditing and compliance programs.

You will also:

• Assess environmental risks and compliance obligations for City projects and development and planning considerations.
• Lead and coordinate environmental site assessments (ESAs), contaminated sites management, and remediation activities.
• Prepare and oversee environmental regulatory reporting, including NPRI, greenhouse gas reporting, and environmental monitoring.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the City's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSE MS).
• Track environmental performance metrics and help strengthen environmental stewardship across the organization.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in an environmental-related discipline.
• Environmental professional designation in Alberta is an asset.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• An equivalent combination of management approved education and experience may be considered.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.

Why you'll love working with us

We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
• Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
• Competitive total rewards: We Own It by offering comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
• Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? what it's like? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide out work every day.

Life in Medicine Hat

With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living, along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited about contributing to a forward-thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.

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