Alberta Environmental protection officer Jobs – 19 Openings This Week

Environmental Protection Officer - Entry Level
Government of Alberta —Lethbridge, AB
- $71,682–$94,409 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Travel
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Certified Journeyman Painter and Decorator
AG Creations —Calgary, AB
- $45,000–$58,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Paid time off
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Production Materials Planner
TURBINE-X Energy Inc. —Edmonton, AB
- $47,103.84–$80,381.85 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- ERP systems
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Cost Accountant
TURBINE-X Energy Inc. —Nisku, AB
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Paid time off
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Engineer Bridge Design
Canadian National Railway —Edmonton, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
Lands Officer
Government of Alberta —Slave Lake, AB
- $82,621–$106,711 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
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Forestry Investigator
Government of Alberta —Slave Lake, AB
- $76,613–$100,492 a year
- Overtime
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's
- Travel
3d
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Alpha Adroit —Edmonton, AB
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
Technical Specialist, Indigenous Regulatory Oversight
Canada Energy Regulator —Calgary, AB
- $128,141–$155,904 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Paid time off
4d
Health & Safety Specialist
Onterris —Calgary, AB
- $29–$50 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Up to 25% travel
Safety Advisor
Arctic Arrow Group —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Electrical experience
- Presentation skills
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Firefighter
Yellowhead County —Edson, AB
- $67,881–$84,173 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Health & Safety Specialist
Environmental Standards, Inc. —Calgary, AB
- $29–$50 an hour
- Full-time
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Up to 25% travel
Physician Assistant
Government of Canada —Alberta
- Part-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Flextime

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Environmental Protection Officer - Entry Level

Government of Alberta -
Lethbridge, AB

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Job details

Permanent
$71,682–$94,409 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Environmental protection
Environmental Science
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's
Waste management
Agriculture
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 82046
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (18 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 24, 2026
Classification: Technologies 5
Salary: $2,746.42 to $3,617.21 bi-weekly ($71,682 - $94,409/year)

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.

Role Responsibilities

Are you seeking a career opportunity to apply your education and experience in environmental and regulatory inspections to protect Alberta's environment and public health?

The Environmental Protection Officer role is responsible for the delivery of an assortment of services to industry, municipalities, varying levels of government, and to the Alberta public, and requires balancing the technical components with the desired outcomes of the compliance program delivery. These services are largely associated with the administration of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Water Act, and the Climate Change and Emissions Management Act.

Reporting to the Compliance Assurance Lead, this position is a full working level position that, in addition to their regular duties, will also assist and/or coach junior staff in performing their duties and will act as a technical resource for colleagues, associates and outside agencies.

Working as part of the Compliance Team, you will:

Apply the principles of Education, Prevention and Enforcement as identified in the Government of Alberta’s compliance assurance management framework to achieve legislative compliance.
Conduct proactive and reactive inspections to assess regulatory compliance in regulated sectors such as contaminated sites, and industrial facilities.
Respond to environmental incidents, including public complaints, collect evidence to determine if a contravention has occurred and report findings to the Compliance Assurance Lead.

Drawing on legislative authority, departmental policies, and knowledge of approval conditions and environmental impacts, this role conducts thorough investigations and gathers evidence of contraventions for non-compliance cases identified through the Integrated Compliance Process.

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.

Drive For Results: You will use your drive for results to engage stakeholders proactively using educational and prevention tools to ensure the rules were understood and followed. As a representative of the Ministry, you will conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner when conducting compliance inspections and investigations and when responding to environmental incidents.
Creative Problem Solving: You will use your ability to understand and apply the regulatory tools in the compliance assurance framework effectively in a variety of different regulated sectors and situations.
Systems Thinking: By using a systems thinking approach, you take a broad view of regulating the environment to ensure that the actions you take to address compliance issues are impactful and result in long-term benefits to the environment.
Develop Networks: You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure complex and potentially contentious situations reach compliant outcomes.
Develop Self and Others: You take your personal and professional development seriously and implement continuous improvement strategies. You share your passion and dedication to excellence to improve the team outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

A two-year technical diploma in a related field, such as Environmental Science, Agriculture Studies, or Environmental Enforcement.
A minimum of four years of direct compliance, regulatory and/or enforcement experience.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Environmental Science, Agriculture Studies, or Environmental Enforcement.
A minimum of 2 years of direct compliance, regulatory and/or enforcement experience.

Equivalencies will be considered based on: One year of directly related experience for one year of completed education, OR one year of completed education for one year of directly related experience.

Additional requirements:

Valid Driver’s License.

Candidates who may not meet the minimum qualifications are still encouraged to apply and may be considered at a lower classification.

Assets:

Experience in regulatory inspection and/or investigation processes and techniques.
Experience in regulated sectors, specifically contaminated sites and industrial facilities.
Experience in the direct application of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Water Act is preferred.
Knowledge base of the practices and technologies involved in soil conservation, reclamation, vegetation management, waste management and pesticide application methods.
Knowledge and ability to collect environmental samples, from a variety of media and sources using standard protocols.
Ability to interpret and apply analytical results to determine non-compliance and adverse effect.
Judgement is required to interpret legislation and regulations during investigation and enforcement activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Notes

This position works Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Some travel may be required; must have a valid Driver’s License.

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
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
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 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 [email protected].

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Environmental Protection Officer - Entry Level

Certified Journeyman Painter and Decorator

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Engineer Bridge Design

Lands Officer

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Health & Safety Specialist

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