Job Title: Compliance Assurance Lead Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas Full or Part-Time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Classification: Technologies 7 Salary: $3,153.40 - $4,151.76 bi-weekly ($82,303 - $108,360/year) We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources. For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), please visit our website at: . Reporting to the Compliance Manager (CM) this position provides leadership as the most senior peer to the regional compliance team comprised of inspectors and investigators.

This position coordinates the development and delivery of annual operational plans, leads provincially significant Compliance undertakings, and mentors and coaches' peers, ministry staff, and external stakeholders to ensure skill/knowledge transfer. Additionally, the position performs the duties of an Environmental Protection Officer (either as an inspector or investigator). This position enforces provincial environmental legislation including the Water Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

This position is a succession planning position that builds the skills and abilities of potential management candidates, thereby assisting the Compliance management team as well as individual Environmental Protection Officers (EPO) in achieving their career development goals. Advise, educate and provide leadership to staff within the Compliance working unit and with a focus on coaching and development of both recent and existing staff.



Lead various compliance program enhancement initiatives and projects on behalf of the District compliance team, ranging from assisting with the development of the operational plan to determining how the District's compliance activities integrate with AEP's cumulative effects management approach and system.

Conduct investigations or inspections and coordinates compliance activities within the District and if required, outside of the District.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Lifelong learning and desire to invest in long-term development of yourself and others. Builds trust while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving

Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.

Develop Networks

Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion. Specific experience, technical competencies, certification and/or training: Required Qualifications This position requires a two-year college diploma in a directly related field (such as environmental management and compliance) plus at least 7 years' experience in a technical compliance or enforcement role.

Excellent people skills and can build a strong team and functional work unit.



Strong understanding of the duties required of an Environmental Protection Officer. Communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, time-management, and policy development skills.

Technical knowledge of compliance and enforcement activities, including an excellent grasp of the natural and applied sciences required to collect and assess technical environmental information, identify emerging issues and trends and examine the risks to the environment, human health and the department. Knowledge of ministry legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to compliance and human resources. Possesses a good understanding of the applicable regulatory and non-regulatory tools to facilitate management actions in the implementation of regional plans or management frameworks.

Possesses a good organizational knowledge and advice for the development and implementation of the Provincial Compliance Assurance program. This competition is for a permanent full-time, position located in Peace River (other locations within Northwest District could be considered). Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

You will be based in an office located in Peace River or other locations within Northwest District. ~This is an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions, the payment will be made in 2 installments per year and shall be pro-rated based on the employee's commencement date. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

📌 Compliance Assurance Lead (Peace River)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Peace River