Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
15 Jul, 25
Salary
129438.0
Posted On
09 Jun, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Sap, Communication Skills, Legal Requirements, Sustainability, Critical Thinking, Business Perspective, Powerpoint, Analytical Skills, Environmental Science, Excel, Mediation, Leadership Skills, Outlook, Facilitation, Decision Making, Collaborative Style, Regulations
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Requisition ID: 3578
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Department: Legal Services
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Starting Salary Range*: $129,438 - $136,834 (Pay Band G)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 31/05/2025
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 15/06/2025
Posting Type: Internal and External
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Environment and Regulatory Advisor is responsible for providing guidance and support in all areas of environmental regulatory compliance relating to municipal operations. The incumbent works as a dedicated advisor providing advice and guidance in the areas of environmental compliance, including facility operating approvals, and provincial and federal legislation. As an environment regulatory professional, the incumbent takes a proactive approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of management and external agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Candidates need to show evidence of the following:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Environmental Management: Provides technical input on proposals and conducts evaluation, implementation, and monitoring of the Municipality’s Environmental Management System. Actively participates or leads strategic enterprise-wide regulatory and technical services programs. Incumbent will be instrumental in the tendering, selection and management of consultants and contractors involved in regulatory and technical efforts. Completes and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports, and permit and operating approval renewals.
Research and Implementation: Researches, evaluates, and recommends innovative and leading practices and methods in environmental planning and compliance. Participates in the continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on the Municipality’s best practices. Provides input to department business plans, initiatives, and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals. Knowledgeable of relevant provincial and federal regulatory acts, regulations, codes of practice, and best management practices including but not limited to Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Alberta Water Act, Fisheries Act, and municipal bylaws.
Departmental Guidance: Maintains communication and collaborates with external agencies and departments of the provincial and federal government. Participates in business area cross functional teams and external environmental committees. Produces reports and recommendations on regulatory and technical services activities, initiatives, and progress. Promotes the organization’s regulatory and technical services initiatives through presentations internally and externally. Work with business areas to identify the need for, prepare, and submit regulatory amendments, notifications, and authorizations. Leads and facilitates regulatory inspections of municipal facilities and incidents and responds to information requests.
Incident Response: Responds and provides support during environmental emergencies through the incident command system. Evaluates potential regulatory non-compliances under various legislation and investigates root causes. Participates in confidential inter-government communications regarding incident cause and corrective actions. Drafts and submits written regulatory incident reports to external agencies. Works closely with federal/provincial/municipal government, local business, and residents to properly address environmental incidents within the Municipality. Utilizes departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on best practices to recommend corrective actions.