Water Quality Management Specialist

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

• 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)

• 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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• 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