Environmental Specialist

Parkland County, AB, Canada

Full Time

Experienced

Now Hiring: Environmental Specialist

Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Job Posting:	#26-43	Status:	Permanent, Full-time
Posting Closes:	May 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.	Schedule:	35 hours/week (7 hours/day)

Working within the Agriculture & Environment Services department and reporting to the Manager, Environment Services, The Environmental Specialist serves as the subject matter expert on environmental practices and regulations that support County development and operations. This position will provide guidance for the environmental considerations within Planning & Development activities including attending pre-application meetings, reviewing development referrals and conducting, coordinating and reviewing environmental assessments. The Environmental Specialist will manage restoration and conservation initiatives, ensure effective project management and efficiency while maintaining alignment with environmental regulations and policies. This position will coordinate the annual environmental monitoring and reporting for County projects and assets in addition to providing ongoing guidance to various departments for ensuring adherence with applicable environmental regulations to support environmentally responsible planning, development, and operations across the organization.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences and/or Environmental Planning/Sustainability.
Designation as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) or Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) is required.
Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of professional experience working in environmental policy, conservation and restoration with the ability to interpret and advise on relevant regulations. Previous municipal or public sector experience is an asset.
Experience in wetland identification, delineation and assessment. A Wetland Authenticating Professional Designation is considered an asset.
Ability to review and conduct Biophysical assessments.
Experience overseeing project management and contractor management activities. Formal Project Management Training is considered an asset.
Strong customer services and communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance to a variety of individuals.

Requirements:

Ability to primarily work in-person at Agricultural Services Building – 4603 47 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB.
A valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire.
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:

A Starting Salary of:

$91,400 to $98,900 per year

Max Salary Potential:

$115,600 per year

Benefits Including:	Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental Defined Pension through LAPP
Work/Life Balance:	Option to join the Earned Day Off Program Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks Birthday off with pay Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week

Application Details:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at parklandcounty.com/Careers. Applications will only be considered through the Parkland County website.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants from this posting may be considered for vacancies of the same position for up to three months after posting closure.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at [email protected].

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Parkland County has identified the following core values that define our character and are deeply engrained in our corporate culture and the actions we take.

Service - We prioritize public service and community impact in every action we take.
Teamwork - We foster collaboration across departments to promote efficiency and innovation.
Attitude - We maintain a solutions focused mindset and approach change with resilience.
Respect - We uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in decision-making.
Safety - We create a supportive environment for employees and the public.

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Have you obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences and/or Environmental Planning/Sustainability?*

Do you have a designation as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) or Professional Biologist (P.Biol.)?*

Do you possess five (5) to seven (7) years of professional experience working in environmental policy, conservation and restoration with the ability to interpret and advise on relevant regulations?* 5 years6 years7 years or greater

Do you have experience in wetland identification, delineation and assessment? A Wetland Authenticating Professional Designation is considered an asset.*

Do you have the ability to review and conduct Biophysical assessments?*

Do you have experience overseeing project management and contractor management activities? Formal Project Management Training is considered an asset.*

Do you possess strong customer services and communication skills with the ability to provide technical guidance to a variety of individuals?*

Parkland County requires a criminal record check to be completed by all hired and rehired employees before commencing employment. This does not include candidates under the age of 18 or current employees. Do you agree to providing a criminal record check upon hire?* YesNoI am excluded due to age or am a current Parkland County employee

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