Highway Environmental Specialist
About The Position
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. Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests. At the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors we promote a vital and diverse economy by managing transportation safety, supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities, expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access, and preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.
Requirements
- University degree in a related field (i.e., Biology, Agrology, Forestry) plus six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
- Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) accreditation with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.
- Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists.
- Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals.
- Class 5 drivers license or Canadian equivalent.
- A cover letter explaining your qualifications and suitability for this role should be attached with your application.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with environmental assessment of projects is required. Thorough understanding of federal and provincial legislation with a general understanding of municipal bylaws in order to efficiently navigate projects through complex regulatory requirements.
- Experience with animal-vehicle collision mitigation and wildlife connectivity.
- Six years of directly related experience such as the navigation of environmental regulatory processes for project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead the environmental and regulatory aspects of complex highway and alternative delivery projects from planning through construction.
- Manage environmental assessments, approvals, and mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal requirements.
- Provide expert advice on environmental regulations, standards, and emerging issues to support timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Oversee environmental consultants, including procurement, contract administration, project scheduling, budget management, and deliverables.
- Review technical submissions and ensure project requirements meet regulatory and departmental standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, Indigenous communities, government partners, municipalities, and other stakeholders through comprehensive consultation and engagement efforts.
- Negotiate and coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure approvals and resolve complex environmental issues.
- Manage the Alberta Wildlife Watch Program an animal-vehicle collision safety program.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
