Senior Environmental Engineer Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52929)

Description

Are you a passionate and experienced environmental engineer ready to take on a leadership role in shaping a sustainable and resilient future for Edmonton? 

Reporting to the General Supervisor, the Senior Environmental Engineer is a key leadership position within the Environmental Management and Utilities Supply Unit. You will act as a vital link between the City's ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Management System (Enviso) and various City departments, providing expert guidance on environmental compliance, risk management, and environmental performance. 

This role involves significant interaction with regulatory bodies and senior City leadership, offering strategic advice on complex environmental issues. You will also be responsible for engineering functions related to the City's environment and climate objectives as set out in the City Plan, Climate Resilience Policy, Energy Transition Strategy, and other strategic planning documents. Success in this role requires specialized expertise and knowledge in environmental management, environmental engineering, and energy transition.

What will you do?:

• Provide expert advice to staff and monitor activities to ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal environmental legislation
  
• Work within the City's ISO Certified Enviso System to set environmental objectives, identify controls for 
  
• Lead projects to manage, maintain and continually improve the environmental management system
  
• Develop, implement and monitor technical standards and procedures related to the City's implementation of its environment and climate goals
  
• Research, prepare and authenticate professional work products as per COE and APEGA professional practice standards
  
• Develop new policies and programs to support lifecycle management, emissions reductions, and climate change adaptation
  
• Oversee the identification and management of environmental risks and opportunities
  
• Lead the implementation of the ISO 14001 environmental management system and support the auditing program
  
• Direct the annual environmental management system review with senior leadership
  
• Supervise staff, including performance reviews, work assignment, and professional development
  
• Investigate environmental nonconformities, develop corrective action plans, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
  
• Perform other related duties as required