Sustainability Engineer

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Lethbridge is a mid-sized city—big enough to offer breadth and opportunity, but small enough that your work has influence. Unlike larger cities with many layers, here you’ll know senior leaders, have direct access to decision-making, and see your impact every day. At the City of Lethbridge, managers and professionals alike are empowered to work at a higher level and grow their careers in meaningful ways.

STATUS : Term (18 Months)

HOURS OF WORK : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and evenings and weekends as required

About the Role

Our Waste & Environment Department has an opening for a Sustainable Engineer in a term position capacity. As part of the Waste & Environment Department, reporting to the Environment Manager, the successful applicant will be joining a dedicated group of professionals with a passion for our environment, that are focused on data, tangible, effective results and maintaining a supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the Corporate Organics and Recycling Program, facilitating the Environmental Incentive Programs, and supporting the core business direction of the department, as well as other areas within sustainability. Work will include data gathering, research, solution development, performance reporting, project management support, and other technical and general duties. The responsibilities can be described as follows :

• Creating, supporting and implementing policies and initiatives, and updating standards.
• Project management including research, planning, scheduling, organizing, analyzing, report writing, communicating with stakeholders, making recommendations.
• Facilitating and engaging stakeholders.
• Planning and policy creation, monitoring the effectiveness of processes, programs and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with consultants, contractors, and internal departments.
• Coordinate, support, and / or design and implement programs and activities within Environment.
• Develop expert knowledge of climate adaptation, conservation practices and options to recognize opportunities and influence sustainability in Lethbridge.
• Provide technical expertise to the department and to other City of Lethbridge departments.
• Provide cost / investment estimates and rational for operation and initiatives.
• Identifying and measuring key performance indicators and monitoring efforts to meet targets.
• Create and deliver on performance measures.
• Engineering recommendations, solutions and methods to implementing climate adaptation processes.
• Other duties as they arise.

Qualifications :

We are looking for a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism and is committed to providing exemplary public service.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive team that values your input and celebrates our wins. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow, adapt, and make a difference. If you bring a positive attitude and a passion for service, this is the place for you.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact :

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by at www.lethbridge.ca.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

Closing Date : December 31, 2025, 4 : 00PM MST

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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