Advisor, Environment and Regulatory

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Requisition :4534
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/ Branch: Legal Services, Environment & Regulatory
Job Location: Fort Mc Murray

Starting Salary Range*:$ - $ (Pay Band G)

* The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Legal Services department at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo plays a vital role in supporting Council, administration, and municipal operations with sound legal advice and representation. From drafting and reviewing bylaws, contracts, and agreements to managing litigation and ensuring compliance with legislation, the team helps safeguard the Municipality’s interests while enabling effective decision-making.

With a focus on professionalism, collaboration, and integrity, Legal Services contributes to the success of projects and services that impact the entire region. If you are driven to apply your expertise in a dynamic municipal environment, this is where your work helps shape a resilient and sustainable future for our community.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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…