Water Quality Management Specialist

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

City Of Edmonton is seeking an experienced environmental professional to manage groundwater and surface water quality, oversee remediation projects, and lead monitoring activities. You will collaborate with internal teams, regulators, and consultants to ensure regulatory compliance and deliver cost-effective environmental solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and effective project management across complex environments, with potential hybrid work arrangements and a

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma with environmental focus and extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial or municipal environmental work and project management.
• Experience with regulators and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality, quantity, and discharge of groundwater, surface water, and leachate across facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee site remediation and long-term engineering management as owner’s representative and technical lead.
• May supervise EWMC Sampling Group and support air, water, and soil monitoring activities.
• Review, analyze, and report on environmental monitoring networks and sign drawings/reports where applicable.
• Provide expert technical and project support to internal teams, consultants, and regulators.
• Perform cost/benefit analyses and financial management for environmental projects and contracts.
• Support ENVISO and site sustainability programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Sampling and monitoring methods

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences

Two-year diploma in Environmental Sciences

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality, quantity, and discharge of groundwater, surface water, and leachate at various Waste Services facilities to ensure full regulatory compliance
• Oversee site remediation and long-term engineering management for designated contaminated sites, acting as the owner's representative and technical lead
• May provide direct supervision and guidance to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) Sampling Group, supporting air, water, and soil monitoring activities
• Review, analyze, and report on extensive environmental monitoring networks, including professional signing and stamping of drawings and reports where applicable
• Provide expert technical and project support to internal project teams, consulting partners, and external regulators
• Perform cost/benefit analyses and financial management for assigned environmental projects and contracts
• Support environmental management initiatives including ENVISO, wildlife/plant monitoring, and site sustainability programs

Requirements and Qualifications

1. University Degree in Sciences or Engineering with specialization in Environmental Sciences with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental occupation directly related to wastewater treatment, pollution prevention, waste minimization or law enforcement including surface water, groundwater and contaminated sites management OR Completion of a recognized two-year diploma program in Sciences or Engineering with specialization in Environmental Sciences with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental occupation directly related to wastewater treatment, pollution prevention, waste minimization or law enforcement including surface water, groundwater and contaminated sites management
2. Experience in industrial and/or municipal environmental work, environmental project management, or environmental monitoring experience, specializing in groundwater and surface water management
3. Assets:

• Master's degree in geosciences or equivalent
• Experience as an environmental specialist/scientist or an environmental project manager in landfills (active and/or closed) and experience with contaminated sites
• Experience working with environmental regulators
• Professional Designation (P.Eng., P. Chem or related)

Skills required for success

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to build effective relationships with collaborators, operating staff, vendors, and government agencies
• Sound problem-solving abilities to evaluate complex environmental data and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with proficiency in data tools (e.g., Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical reporting
• Leadership qualities with a supportive approach to supervising technical and sampling teams
• Understanding of and the ability to implement sampling and analysis methods and standards
• Ability to carry out cost/benefit analysis of specific designs, plans, programs and project options
• Knowledge of environmental management systems, applicable laws, bylaws and regulations and legislative requirements pertaining to surface water and groundwater
• Knowledge of standard statistical techniques, procedures and research methods
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in environmental performance indicators, procedures and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze problems, cooperatively develop solutions and provide recommendations to solve problems, particularly relating to solid waste operations/processes and its effects on the environment through land, water and air
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment specifically when dust, noise and various weather conditions exist
• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Up to 1 Permanent Full-Time position • Hours of Work: 40 hours per week • Salary: $51.181 - $65.310 (Hourly); $106,865.930 - $136,367.280 (Annually)

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