The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is hiring two Agricultural Permitting Officers (Approval Officers) in Red Deer, Alberta.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a legislated decision-making role under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) – where your work directly supports responsible agricultural development, environmental protection, and municipal planning requirements across the province.

Working both independently and with a team of professionals across Alberta, you will review applications for confined feeding operations involving environmental assessment, regulatory compliance, and land-use planning considerations.

What You’ll Do

Lead the review and decision-making process for applications under AOPA
Ensure applications meet the requirements of applicable legislation, regulations, and NRCB policies
Evaluate technical and environmental information related to confined feeding operations
Collaborate with municipalities, provincial ministries, and stakeholders to support a coordinated review process
Engage with livestock producers and industry representatives
Exercise professional judgment in issuing permit decisions under AOPA

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulatory, environmental, or related field
Strong understanding of regulatory processes and legislative interpretation
Knowledge of agriculture and environmental risks related to the livestock industry
Excellent analytical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Compensation & Work Environment

Salary: $85,687 to $117,820, based on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package and defined contribution pension plan
Full-time, permanent position based in Red Deer, Alberta
Eligible for NRCB’s hybrid work arrangement (up to 2 days remote per week)

Apply Today

Join a team where your expertise contributes to sound regulatory decisions and sustainable agricultural development across Alberta.

Apply here: hr@nrcb.ca
Learn more here: www.nrcb.ca

Pay: $85,687.00-$117,820.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

Are you currently authorized to work in Canada?

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8

Agricultural Permitting Officer / Environmental Regulatory Officer (Approval Officer)