Specialist, Soil - Hybrid
Specialist, Soil - Hybrid
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Job Description
Location: Edmonton or Calgary preferred other locations would be considered
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary Range: SP3 Level 5 $92320- $115400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.
Specialist Soil Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Soil Specialist to join our talented team of professionals in the Regulatory Applications Branch. The Soil Specialist will work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide support and technical knowledge to the review of environmental information for applications and submissions under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) so that the environmental risks and impacts of oil and gas activities are well understood and conducted in a manner that mitigates potential impacts to soil.
This role is recognized within the organization as knowledgeable in terms of soil related applicable policies regulations analytical approaches risk assessment and stakeholder collaboration.
In the Regulatory Applications branch we pride ourselves on providing our staff with the opportunity to work on meaningful innovative and challenging work. The AERs Regulatory Applications branch is fast paced dynamic and responsive to the needs of our internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a focus on personal wellness professional development and work life balance.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Ensure timely risk-based reviews of EPEA applications by assessing soil quality and environmental impacts of oil and gas developments and drafting case-specific conditions in line with applicable policies and regulations.
Liaise with representatives from industry AER field staff AER Reclamation Remediation and Contamination staff the public and government during the application review process providing support across various teams on soil related reviews as required and educating applicants on requirements.
Represent the AER in external forums to support policy and directive development contribute to new regulatory frameworks and advance innovative approaches that uphold environmental regulatory integrity.
Conduct desktop surveillance audits occasional site visits and review of soil reports ensuring risk-based compliance throughout the oil and gas project lifecycle.
Support the consideration of statements of concern appeal and hearing processes including Alternative Dispute Resolution process. This may include direct support to a hearing panel during the information gathering phase participation in the hearing process and decision report writing.
Support information action and media requests by gathering all necessary facility and environmental information and presenting it clearly and concisely.
What were looking for in you:
University Degree in Natural Environmental or Biological Sciences including specialization in Soil Science
5 years of related soil management agrology or land reclamation experience within the energy sector
Registered professional Agrologist with Alberta Institute of Agrologists or eligible for professional membership is a requirement
Strong understanding of Albertas regulatory framework and associated legislation and enactments particularly EPEA and the Soil Monitoring Directive and how they apply to various application scenarios
Ability to use strong communication (written and verbal including technical writing) and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings and present and communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences
Critical thinking ability to think beyond the information presented and utilize a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving and provide solutions
Additional Information:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Occasional overnight travel to visit oil and gas sites in different regions of Alberta may be required.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
What we offer you:
Great benefits from your first day of work
Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
Defined benefit pension plan(s)
Flexible benefits program options including Personal & Health spending account(s)
Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
More information about working at the AERs including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website Commitment to Diversity:
At the AER our values of Accountability Collaboration Transparency and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture a culture where every individual regardless of race colour religion gender national origin age disability or any other legally protected factors thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fuels innovation creating a brighter more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.
Application closing date: July 2 2025 at midnight
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
