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Senior Water Quality Specialist - Hybrid page is loaded## Senior Water Quality Specialist - Hybridlocations: Edmonton: Calgary: Medicine Hat: Grande Prairie: Drayton Valleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 6, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R3723**Location:** Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer Field, AB. Any AER office may be considered.**Employment Type:** Limited Term – Anticipated duration 12 Months**Salary Range:** SP4, Level 6, $116,960- $146,200 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.**Senior Water Quality Specialist - Hybrid****The Opportunity**The Regulatory Applications Branch is currently recruiting a Senior Water Quality Specialist to join its talented team of professionals responsible for assessing and making recommendations on project applications and representing the discipline on a variety of multi-stakeholder groups and projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their expertise across the full lifecycle of development, from the initiation stage at the time of application extending into end of life through remediation and reclamation.The Senior Water Quality Specialist will be relied upon as an expert in the area of aquatic ecology and surface water quality to protect aquatic ecosystems in alignment with regulatory requirements and to provide risk-informed and science-based recommendations to the decision maker. The role requires interacting with a large suite of technical and regulatory professionals, clearly articulating risks associated with each application, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, primarily applicants, industry and government partners, and drafting proposals and recommendations for the leadership team to consider.**What your day-to-day will look like:*** Review applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for oil, gas, coal, and mineral resource development affecting surface water in the province.* Provide technical guidance, set research and monitoring requirements, prepare technical recommendations and approval conditions, and discuss findings with the applications team and decision maker.* Collaborate with experts from industry, academia, and government to stay informed on emerging issues, identify policy gaps, and support practical policy initiatives for the energy sector and AER processes. Support implementation of new government policy, regulatory frameworks, and directives in relation to surface water.* Advise inspectors, approval coordinators, and consultants on mitigation, monitoring, and remedial actions for unplanned releases, incidents, non-compliance, or investigations.* Perform desktop surveillance activities, review report and annual submissions and conduct site visits as required to assess and make recommendations on industry performance and compliance related to regulations and approval conditions.* Support enterprise projects by providing scientific guidance and input, assisting with the implementation into core business functions and collaborating with stakeholders (internal and external) as necessary.**What we’re looking for in you:*** Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology or Environmental Biology with a focus on freshwater aquatic management. A Master of Science degree would be considered an asset.* 10+ years of regulatory/industry experience in areas of limnology, water quality and aquatic ecology.* Registered as a Professional Biologist with Alberta Society of Professional Biologists or equivalency from another province.* Possesses strong expertise in aquatic ecology and water management, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act, Public Lands Act, and Oil Sands Conservation Act.* Strong technical knowledge of industrial processes related to mining (coal and oil sands), conventional oil & gas, in situ, and pipelines.* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical concepts to various stakeholders.* Pre-placement Medical required.* Possess a fully valid class 5 driver’s license along with a positive driving record.* This role may require travel to the field to attend site visits and assist with inspections. Applicants should expect up to 15% of their time to be in field.* While in the field this position may involve work on or around water bodies and flowing water.**Additional Information:*** All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.* 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 PeopleServices@aer.ca. 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* Edmonton: Hybrid work - employees located in Edmonton will work in office two days per week* All other locations: Hybrid work - employees may work remotely up to five days per calendar month, with a limit of two remote days per week* Generous vacation entitlement and flex daysMore information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the .**Our 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: January 5, 2026 at midnight.****LI#HYBRID****Make a difference. Be in great company.** At the AER, a career goes beyond the paycheck. It’s an opportunity to follow your passion, apply your skills and make a meaningful difference in service of Albertans. We offer a competitive total rewards package, along with hybrid work and flexible work hours for eligible positions so you can thrive both personally and professionally. As the province’s sole regulator of oil, oil sands, natural gas, geothermal, minerals, and coal resource development, the AER’s responsibilities are notably diverse. It makes sense that our workforce is too. From scientists and field inspectors to regulatory analysts and engagement specialists, we seek talented people with strong technical and interpersonal skills, who share our commitment for doing what’s right. **Our Commitment to** **Diversity and Inclusion** At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of background or identity of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.We strive to create a community where people are treated fairly, feel connected to each other, and can bring their authentic selves to the office every day. If you require accommodation during the interview process, contact us at PeopleServices@aer.ca. We will handle your request as confidentially as possible. For additional information, refer to the FAQs available . 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