Specialist, Environmental Compliance


Salary: Band 10 ($118,735.50, $123,474.00)

Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Unionized

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

 

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE

The Environment & Sustainability team is dedicated to protecting Calgary’s natural resources and minimizing our airports’ ecological footprint. Guided by our Sustainability Strategy, we promote social equity, robust governance, and environmental stewardship throughout our community. Our energetic and close-knit team collaborates across departments and with external partners to integrate sustainability considerations into all aspects of airport operations, major projects, and campus development. Thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly, we set high standards, embrace new challenges, and contribute directly to Calgary Airports’ reputation and regulatory compliance. If you enjoy a diverse portfolio of work and value agility, you’ll fit right in with our team.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Regulatory Compliance & Oversight: Ensure airport operations, capital projects, and tenant activities comply with applicable environmental legislation, permits, and approvals (related to    air quality, water and wastewater, stormwater, wildlife management, hazardous materials, contaminated sites, waste) by conducting reviews, inspections, audits, and proactive risk identification.
  • Permitting & Approvals: Oversee environmental permits, approvals, and regulatory submissions by working with internal teams, tenants, and regulators to integrate requirements into projects and operations.
  • Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System, including audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
  • Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation: Coordinate environmental monitoring programs and prepare accurate regulatory reports, compliance summaries, and records to support reporting, decision‑making, and audit readiness.
  • Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement: Act as a key point of contact with regulatory agencies, tenants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support inspections, inquiries, and compliance communications.
  • Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Identify environmental risks and non‑compliance issues and support mitigation, corrective actions, and performance improvements aligned with organizational objectives.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

  • You’ll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don’t worry – we’ll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, or a related field is required. Extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education if demonstrated through a consistent record of high-impact contributions.
  • Minimum 6–8 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, regulatory management, or environmental consulting is required.
  • Eligibility for or possession of a registered professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., P.Ag., P.Bio) is required.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting environmental compliance inspections, audits, and reviews in a regulated environment.
  • Strong technical writing, data analysis, and environmental data management skills with the ability to prepare regulator‑ready submissions and reports, analyze environmental assessments and monitoring data to identify compliance gaps and risks, and manage environmental compliance data to support reporting, trend analysis, audit readiness, and informed decision‑making.
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple regulatory deadlines, inspections, and reporting requirements based on risk, urgency, and compliance impact while supporting concurrent projects.
  • This role includes driving as part of its duties; therefore, candidates will be required to provide a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a current driver’s abstract as part of the hiring process.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Experience working in a complex, regulated environment (e.g., aviation, transportation, infrastructure, government, or industrial facilities) is an asset.
  • EP® (Environmental Professional) designation is an asset.
  • Strong working knowledge of Canadian environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, and permitting processes is a strong asset.

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.




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