Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator

Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator

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Posting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Location: Edmonton and Calgary (other lo, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator 
Job Requisition ID: 85627
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton and Calgary (other locations will be considered)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanant (2 positions available)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Classification: Natural Resources 8
Salary: ​$3,165.58 to $4,088.56 bi-weekly ($82,622 - $106,711/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, click here.
We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.

Role Responsibilities

The Contaminated Sites Regulatory Coordinator provides oversight for contamination management in Alberta. This role communicates regulatory expectations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with provincial legislation including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and the Remediation Regulation, as well as applicable policies and guidance including the Alberta Tier 1 and Tier 2 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental Assessment - Apply expertise in environmental assessment process and procedures to evaluate contaminant distribution in soil, groundwater and soil vapour. Use systems thinking and technical knowledge to draw logical, evidenced-based conclusions based on presented data that supports regulatory decision-making.
• Risk Screen - Conduct holistic regulatory reviews of substance release information, exposure pathways and potential receptors to guide next steps. In consultation with leadership, determine appropriate soil and groundwater remediation guidelines, and if necessary, the expectations of risk management.
• Communicate Risk-informed Regulatory Expectations – Apply a risk-informed, outcome-based approach to provide clear and practical regulatory direction to stakeholders. Communicate technical and regulatory information effectively to a range of audiences.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders.
• Agility: Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or a related field. A profession designation as recognized by the Contaminated Sites Policy Framework is optional.
Experience: Minimum four (4) years of applied experience conducting environmental assessment on contaminated sites.
Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

There are two positions located in Edmonton or Calgary, working Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca. 

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