Emission Offset Engineer

Role Responsibilities

Alberta’s Emission Offset Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the province’s industrial carbon pricing and emissions trading system under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation. This specialized engineering role leads the coordination, development, and continuous improvement of Alberta’s emission offset system.

In this role, you will apply engineering expertise, carbon market knowledge, and technical insight into greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, with a focus on quantification, measurement, and verification. Core responsibilities include policy development, offset project assessments, regulatory assurance processes, stakeholder engagement, and support for Alberta’s carbon credit registry.

Detailed knowledge of engineering processes, emission sources, and emission control technologies will be required to develop and evaluate emissions quantification methodologies. As well, the incumbent will need to have a strong understanding of the current Alberta industrial greenhouse gas regulation in order to be able to conduct reviews and provide recommendations that are aligned with the policy and regulatory intent of the regulation.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to develop and evaluate offset protocols across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, agriculture, waste management, renewable energy, and other industrial sources. This role also contributes to cross-government initiatives and supports alignment with federal, provincial, and international carbon systems.

You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance under the TIER regulation through technical reviews for system and protocol adherence and eligibility, offset protocol evaluations and revisions, as well as assessments of stakeholder deviation requests.
• Supporting climate and carbon policy development by providing expert advice on scientific integrity, evaluation of emerging mitigation technologies, and integration with carbon markets.

• Contributing to the development and review of quantification protocols, ensuring methodological rigor, transparency, and relevance to Alberta’s regulatory context.
• Leading and managing GHG mitigation research initiatives and external contracts, conducting jurisdictional scans, and representing Alberta in intergovernmental and federal working groups.
• Overseeing reverification activities and service provider performance, including contract execution, deliverable reviews, performance assessments, and participation in site visits.
• Providing technical and engineering support to climate, offset, and broader environmental initiatives, contributing to cross-divisional and interdepartmental priorities.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility: Demonstrates adaptability to evolving regulations, scientific developments, and shifting government priorities by proactively managing changing workflows and requirements.
• Systems Thinking: Applies a broad understanding of the TIER and offset systems to evaluate impacts, align with government priorities, and support integrated, long-term solutions.
• Creative Problem Solving: Uses innovative thinking and stakeholder collaboration to develop science-based, practical solutions that address complex challenges in protocol development.
• Developing Networks: Builds and maintains strong internal and external relationships to understand stakeholder needs and foster effective, solution-oriented partnerships.

Qualifications

Education: University graduation in Engineering or Applied Science or Geology or Geophysics, or graduation from a recognized School of Architecture, plus five years related experience; or equivalent as described below. Eligible for membership with the APEGA or AAA.

Note: Eligibility means you have either applied to become a registered member on the APEGA website, is enrolled as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or has completed the requirements to become a professional APEGA member.

Equivalencies (considered on the basis of):
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Additional Requirements:

• Educational background in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, combined with offset or carbon credit markets or systems knowledge to lead project and protocol assessments and technical analyses for the Government of Alberta.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret statistics, scientific principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Decision-making ability to maintain the integrity and credibility of Alberta’s emission offset system.
• Proven project management skills, capable of tracking and advancing multiple projects at different stages of development.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edmonton, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time).
E.g.: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8-hour shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
E.g.: Bachelor of Science, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.