• Inspect, monitor, and enforce compliance at construction sites to ensure approved ESC Plans and the Stormwater Bylaw are followed, protecting stormwater infrastructure and the environment. Conduct field inspections to identify ESC deficiencies and potential risks, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Review ESC Plan submissions, technical drawings, and supporting documents for compliance with City guidelines and specifications. Provide technical comments and issue approvals as needed.
• Issue drainage permits by assessing stormwater system suitability and confirming applicable regulatory requirements.
• Investigate complaints related to spills, releases, bylaw infractions, ESC approval non-compliance, and lab results, and prepare enforcement reports.
• Communicate technical and regulatory requirements to customers, developers, contractors, consultants, and other partners. Identify compliance barriers and work collaboratively to implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external partners, including Community Compliance, Community Planning, Bylaw Services, and other City departments, to support regulatory and program objectives.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and internal departments to address development, construction, drainage, and stormwater-related issues.
• Interpret and apply environmental legislation, bylaws, policies, guidelines, and technical standards to assess and resolve ESC and stormwater compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection, enforcement, approval, and compliance records, and prepare technical correspondence and reports as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, technical projects, and strategic reviews of the Cit'¿s Erosion and Sediment Control program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Stormwater Pollution Prevention.
• A completed two-year diploma in a related discipline, such as Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, and at least 5 years of related experience OR
• A degree in a related discipline, such as Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, and at least 3 years of related experience.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent), with no more than 6 demerits OR; a valid Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
• Experience in the following is required: Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) inspections, report writing, communicating technical requirements with partners, review and interpretation of ESC drawings.
• A CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) designation or be eligible to obtain within 6 months is preferred. Other related professional designations and certifications will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of GIS, hydrology, soil science, water resource systems, and construction practices are considered assets.
• Experience in the following are considered assets: working in a multidisciplinary work environment, environmental compliance (identifying issues and advising clients on required corrective actions to resolve compliance issues), interpreting and applying environmental legislation, municipal engineering and/or stormwater management.
• Success in this position requires effective communication, conflict management skills, strong communication, strong relationship building with internal and external clients, and the ability to work with others and independently to achieve compliance objectives.
• Business Unit: Water Services
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 22 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $48.54 - 64.88 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 677 25 Avenue SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 9, 2026
• Job ID: 315064
