Highway Environmental Specialist

Job Information
Job Title:Highway Environmental Specialist
Job Requisition ID:85524
Ministry:Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 5 2026
Classification: Program Services 5
Salary: $3361.54 to $4428.89 bi-weekly ($87736 - $115594/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information please visit: Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Albertas prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers providing opportunities for growth within the organization and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

At the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors we promote a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety.
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access.
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.

For more information visit Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the environmental and regulatory aspects of complex highway and alternative delivery projects from planning through construction.
• Manage environmental assessments approvals and mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with federal provincial and municipal requirements.
• Provide expert advice on environmental regulations standards and emerging issues to support timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Oversee environmental consultants including procurement contract administration project scheduling budget management and deliverables.
• Review technical submissions and ensure project requirements meet regulatory and departmental standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators Indigenous communities government partners municipalities and other stakeholders through comprehensive consultation and engagement efforts.
• Negotiate and coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure approvals and resolve complex environmental issues.
• Manage the Alberta Wildlife Watch Program an animal-vehicle collision safety program.
  
  

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