Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Contaminated Sites and Remediation, the Contaminated Site Manager oversees a team of multi-disciplinary professionals supporting the delivery of a province-wide Contaminated Sites and Remediation program.

Some responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the implementation of operational standards and exercises delegated statutory decision-making under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), to provide regulatory oversight of the long-term management of unauthorized releases in soil and groundwater (i.e., contaminated sites) and support regulatory and compliance programs.
• Overseeing a team managing contaminated sites, ensuring timely review of submissions, innovative problem-solving for remediation, database tracking, and outcomes-based decision-making to support environmental and health protection.
• Providing expert support to Approvals and Compliance programs on soil and groundwater contamination issues, coordinates workload and priorities with division managers.
• Collaborate with the Contaminated Sites Program Director and Managers to set priorities, manage capacity, and proactively address workload challenges through regular communication with related programs.
• Leading education and outreach efforts with proponents, municipalities, and policy partners by providing technical guidance, program standards, and leveraging technology to promote environmental excellence in contaminated site management.
• Implementing EPA’s plans on the ground in alignment with the Regulatory Assurance Framework, while driving outcome-based approaches.
• Providing input and expert knowledge to support process improvements to support IT system integration.
• Proactively contribute operational perspectives to inform policy updates and continuous improvement.

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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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility – Adapts quickly to shifting priorities, environmental risks, and operational constraints while maintaining composure and leadership. Navigates uncertainty with a solutions-oriented mindset and supports staff through change and transformation. 
• Build Collaborative Environments – Fosters a culture of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mutual accountability within multidisciplinary teams. Works collaboratively across divisions and ministries to achieve shared environmental and regulatory outcomes.
• Drive for Results – Delivers consistent, transparent, and timely program outcomes by setting clear standards, tracking performance, and supporting continuous improvement. Exercises statutory decision-making authority to ensure legislative compliance and environmental protection.
• Systems Thinking – Applies a broad, integrated perspective to align contaminated site management with provincial environmental, economic, and public health goals. Recognizes interdependencies across divisions, legislation, and stakeholder networks to ensure cohesive program delivery.
• Develop Self and Others – Mentors and supports staff through coaching, training, and leadership development. Champions a respectful, safe, and professional work environment where people are empowered to grow and succeed.
• Creative Problem Solving – Addresses complex, non-routine site challenges with innovative, risk-based solutions. Uses sound judgment and technical knowledge to guide decisions where policy guidance is limited or evolving.
• Develop Networks – Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration, consistency, and trust. Proactively communicates expectations and shares expertise across jurisdictions and sectors.

Qualifications

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.

Requirements:

• University graduation in a related field such as resource management, environmental sciences, environmental/natural resource law.
• Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in an environmental regulatory setting.
• Advanced leadership, communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Equivalency: Related experience or completed education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas’ strategic goals, regulatory frameworks, and regional planning initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of environmental legislation, including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Remediation Regulation, and related acts (e.g., Water Act, Public Lands Act).
• Skilled in environmental and human health risk management, cumulative effects, and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and manage multidisciplinary teams of professionals in technical and regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and operational planning, process improvement, and accountability frameworks.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills to balance multiple complex files and competing priorities.
• Effective communicator with excellent facilitation, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across government, industry, and the public.
• Sound understanding of legal principles and the ability to assess the political, operational, and environmental implications of decisions.
• Adaptable and proactive leader with experience managing change, emerging issues, and organizational risk.

Notes

This is a permanent position, working Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

This position can be based Calgary, Red Deer, or Edmonton.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.