Senior Environmental Land-Use Specialist - Alberta Regulatory Lead

Vertex Resource Group Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vertex Resource Group Ltd. seeks an Environmental Land Use Professional to support projects across Alberta, focusing on Alberta’s public lands and regulatory systems.

The role advances AER OneStop Public Lands applications, coordinates environmental and land use requirements, and supports Water Act approvals. Based in Sherwood Park or Calgary, this position involves liaising with regulators, preparing filings, and providing mentorship to junior staff while ensuring compliance and timely project

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental land use, regulatory or public lands roles.
• Strong knowledge of AER OneStop, PLA, Water Act, and related regulations.
• Direct experience with Crown land dispositions and Water Act applications.
• Experience on oil & gas, pipeline, or infrastructure projects in OneStop or DRAS.
• Professional designation or eligibility (RPFT, RPF, PAg, P.Biol, or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage Public Lands Act applications via AER OneStop.
• Interpret AEPA, F&P, MSSC and PLAR requirements.
• Coordinate Water Act applications (COPs, WAIF/WAIR).
• Engage SMEs to satisfy project needs.
• Support environmental planning: pre-construction wildlife sweeps, site assessments, mapping, watercourse crossings.
• Liaise with Alberta regulators (AER, AEPA, F&P).
• Track approvals and maintain project regulatory documentation.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

AER OneStop knowledge

PLA & Water Act familiarity

Regulatory coordination

Crown land dispositions

Infrastructure project experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science or related

5+ years in Alberta Crown land workflows

Tools

DRAS

AER OneStop system

WAIF/WAIR knowledge

Job description

Vertex Resource Group Ltd. seeks an Environmental Land Use Professional to support projects across Alberta, focusing on Alberta’s public lands and regulatory systems.

The role advances AER OneStop Public Lands applications, coordinates environmental and land use requirements, and supports Water Act approvals. Based in Sherwood Park or Calgary, this position involves liaising with regulators, preparing filings, and providing mentorship to junior staff while ensuring compliance and timely project