Job Information
Job Title: Senior Waste Policy Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 69231
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 8, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,056.5 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,774 - $104,572/year)
The Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to protecting Alberta’s environment and natural resources while supporting sustainable economic development. We oversee the management of air, land, water, and biodiversity to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment for current and future generations of Albertans.
Our work includes developing policies and regulations, monitoring environmental conditions, managing public lands and protected areas, and promoting conservation initiatives. We also collaborate with Indigenous communities, industry, and other stakeholders to balance environmental stewardship with economic prosperity.
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.aspx.
The Government of Alberta is committed to building sustainable communities by developing innovative waste management policies and programs. As the Senior Waste Policy Advisor, you will play a key role in shaping Alberta’s waste management strategies and ensuring alignment with environmental sustainability goals.
This position requires a highly motivated individual with strong analytical and policy development skills who can collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead the development of innovative, evidence-based waste management policies.
Key Responsibilities:
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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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Required:
Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
This is a full-time, permanent Edmonton-based role with a 36.25-hour workweek (Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The position requires managing multiple priorities, tight timelines, and complex, sensitive issues in a fast-paced environment.
The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with occasional travel within Alberta for meetings or consultations. Strong independent judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential.
Please submit your cover letter and updated resume, including clear and concise examples demonstrating how your qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies.
The top candidates may be required to participate in a timed written assignment.
For employment experience, indicate the position title, duration (month and year), and employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, or contract). Example: Senior Policy Advisor - Waste Management, Jan 2018 to Dec 2022, Full-time.
For post-secondary education, specify your degree or diploma, field of study, program length, and year of graduation. Example: Bachelor of Environmental Science, 4-year Degree, Major in Waste Management (Graduated 2016).
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
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.
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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 visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more 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 applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca.
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