Water Quality Management Specialist (revised)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and protecting local water ecosystems? The City of Edmonton’s Waste Services team is looking for a dedicated Water Quality Management Specialist to help lead our environmental compliance and water protection initiatives. In this role, you will oversee groundwater, surface water, and leachate management across diverse municipal waste facilities. You will also take the lead on key site remediation projects and directly supervise a skilled group of sampling professionals. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies, your work will directly contribute to a clean, safe, and sustainable city. If you thrive on solving complex environmental challenges while supporting a welcoming, team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you! 

What will you do? 

• Manage the quality, quantity, and discharge of groundwater, surface water, and leachate at various Waste Services facilities to ensure full regulatory compliance
• Oversee site remediation and long-term engineering management for designated contaminated sites, acting as the owner’s representative and technical lead
• May provide direct supervision and guidance to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) Sampling Group, supporting air, water, and soil monitoring activities
• Review, analyze, and report on extensive environmental monitoring networks, including professional signing and stamping of drawings and reports where applicable
• Provide expert technical and project support to internal project teams, consulting partners, and external regulators
• Perform cost/benefit analyses and financial management for assigned environmental projects and contracts
• Support environmental management initiatives including ENVISO, wildlife/plant monitoring, and site sustainability programs

Qualifications

• University Degree in Sciences or Engineering with specialization in Environmental Sciences with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental occupation directly related to wastewater treatment, pollution prevention, waste minimization or law enforcement including surface water, groundwater and contaminated sites management 
  OR 
  Completion of a recognized two-year diploma program in Sciences or Engineering with specialization in Environmental Sciences with a minimum of eight (8)  years of progressively responsible experience in an environmental occupation directly related to wastewater treatment, pollution prevention, waste minimization or law enforcement including surface water, groundwater and contaminated sites management
• Experience in industrial and/or municipal environmental work, environmental project management, or environmental monitoring experience, specializing in groundwater and surface water management

Assets:

• Master's degree in geosciences or equivalent 
• Experience as an environmental specialist/scientist or an environmental project manager in landfills (active and/or closed) and experience with contaminated sites
• Experience working with environmental regulators
• Professional Designation (P.Eng., P. Chem or related)

Skills required for success:

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to build effective relationships with collaborators, operating staff, vendors, and government agencies
• Sound problem-solving abilities to evaluate complex environmental data and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with proficiency in data tools (e.g., Excel/Google Sheets) and analytical reporting
• Leadership qualities with a supportive approach to supervising technical and sampling teams
• Understanding of and the ability to implement sampling and analysis methods and standards
• Ability to carry out cost/benefit analysis of specific designs, plans, programs and project options
• Knowledge of environmental management systems, applicable laws, bylaws and regulations and legislative requirements pertaining to surface water and groundwater
• Knowledge of standard statistical techniques, procedures and research methods
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in environmental performance indicators, procedures and processes 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze problems, cooperatively develop solutions and provide recommendations to solve problems, particularly relating to solid waste operations/processes and its effects on the environment through land, water and air
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment specifically when dust, noise and various weather conditions exist
• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact[email protected]. Learn more about our benefitshttps://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 Permanent Full-Time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week 

Salary: $51.181 - $65.310 (Hourly); $106,865.930 - $136,367.280 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/RF

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title:Environmental Specialist
Posting Date:Sep 08, 2026
Closing Date:Sept 29, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to):1 - Permanent Full-time
Union:CSU 52
Department:City Operations
Work Location(s):EWMC (Edmonton Waste Management Centre), Site 100, 250 Aurum Rd NE Edmonton T6S 1G9