Director, Environmental Regulation
Government of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$130,992 - CA$166,341 per year
About the role
- Guide high-impact programs, shape regulatory policy, and influence how we protect Alberta’s land, wildlife, and critical infrastructure.
- Provide strategic leadership in environmental regulation, guiding the development of policies, standards, and practices that support the planning, design, and delivery of highway, bridge, and water infrastructure projects.
- Lead the integration of environmental compliance with operational goals, balancing innovation with risk management.
- Direct key programs—including road closures, aggregates, remediation, and Alberta Wildlife Watch—positioning you at the intersection of environmental stewardship and infrastructure excellence.
- Develop and implement environmental standards, guidelines, and best practices for infrastructure projects.
- Provide expert regulatory guidance that balances compliance, cost, and risk.
- Mentor staff and build department-wide capacity in environmental awareness and performance.
- Lead the department’s environmental remediation and liability management efforts, including the prioritization and allocation of funding.
- Oversee road closures and aggregate policies, ensuring alignment with legislation and operational priorities.
- Manage the Alberta Wildlife Watch program, including mitigation funding allocation and strategic direction for animal-vehicle collision reduction.
- Oversee the environmental auditing of department work to monitor and improve performance.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and other ministries to align on environmental approaches and resolve complex issues.
Requirements
- A related university degree (e.g., Sciences), supplemented by at least seven (7) years of progressively related experience.
- A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulatory requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of the department’s Environmental Management System and other related standards, specifications, guidelines and requirements.
- Ten years of experience leading environmental assessments and/or evaluations for infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance phases.
- Working knowledge of fisheries, wildlife, contaminated sites, soils, historical resources, and rare species within an Alberta regulatory context.
- Experience leading teams of highly skilled professionals, including mentoring and training.
- Broader experience navigating multi stakeholder regulatory environments.
Benefits
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
- Professional learning and development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental regulationenvironmental complianceenvironmental standardsenvironmental auditingenvironmental assessmentsinfrastructure project managementrisk managementmentoringfunding allocationstrategic leadership
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipmentoringcapacity buildingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkinginfluenceinnovation
Certifications
university degree in SciencesAlberta Class 5 driver’s licence