Wetland Compliance Officer Edmonton

Apply wetland science, hydrology, and regulatory expertise as a permanent full-time Environmental Protection Officer in Edmonton. Travel across Alberta is required.Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will review wetland applications and advise on non-compliance under the Water Act. The role supports wetland policy implementation through technical assessments, compliance tools, and restoration planning. You will examine drainage works, flooding, erosion, and water control structures using sound hydrology, wetland assessment principles, and engineering practices.Key Responsibilities:
Review wetland application submissions and provide regulatory adviceAssess authorized and unauthorized works altering natural environmentsSupport enforcement orders and remedial investigationsPrepare field notes, photos, reports, displays, and documentsParticipate in compliance sweeps and educational initiativesRequirements:
Two-year technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, hydrology, or ecologySeven years of related wetland and water management experienceExperience assessing wetland disturbances, restoration, drainage, flooding, and erosionKnowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, hydrology, and ecologyExperience as an aquatic environmental professionalBring wetland assessment, water management, and compliance expertise to Alberta’s environmental protection work in Edmonton and across the province.
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