Posting Date: Jun 16, 2023
Location: Peace River, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Team Lead (Peace Athabasca)
Job Requisition ID: 43570
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Peace River or Spruce Grove
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 6, 2023
Classification: Subsidiary 12D 4000 Technologies 7
About Us
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: Diversity and inclusion policy | Alberta.ca
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx
Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch (WIOB) is part of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and has the mandated responsibility to operate, maintain and keep safe the provincially owned water infrastructure. The Branch is made up of multidisciplinary teams including Operation, Maintenance, Safety, Capital Replacement/Rehabilitation, Alberta Dam and Canal Safety, Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring and Land Management administration. WIOB is Province wide with office locations in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Spruce Grove and Peace River as well as several field offices at major infrastructure like the St Mary Dam, Oldman River Dam and Dickson Dam.
Role
As the Team Lead, you will report to the Operations Infrastructure Manager (Peace Athabasca) and be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team focused on ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of provincially owned water management infrastructure in the Peace – Athabasca Area, within the Water Operation Infrastructure Branch (WOIB). You will also provide supervision and leadership to operations and maintenance staff assigned to the Peace Athabasca area which includes planning and implementing day to day operation and maintenance of projects, assigning work, coordinating staff, and monitoring staff performance.
As Team Lead you will be to ensure the proper functioning of all components of the water management systems in the Peace/Athabasca area, which include the South Heart Dams, Paddle River Dam, Hutch, Stoney Dams, and Paddle and Pembina Diking System. It will be essential to operate within the licensed requirements and prioritize public safety. This will involve activities like monitoring flow conditions in rivers, channels, and reservoirs, implementing operational plans, flood action plans, and emergency response plans.
Furthermore, you will actively establish partnerships and maintain contact with various groups within the branch, department, other departments, Local Authorities, and the public in the region. This collaborative approach will enable the effective operation and maintenance of the infrastructure. You will also play a leadership role in providing operational input and project management support for repairs, major rehabilitation capital works, dam safety assessments, and engineering investigations.
Additionally, you will take the lead in implementing the Workplace Health and Safety program for the team, ensuring a safe working environment.
Qualifications
Two (2) year technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Water Resources or in a closely related field plus seven (7) years experience in the operation, maintenance and inspection of water infrastructure (dams, canals and hydraulics structures).
Additional Requirements:
- Basic understanding of the principals of hydrology, hydraulic structures, geotechnical, soil mechanics, surface drainage, and erosion control.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
Equivalencies may be considered – directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
- Equivalent related experience with other large civil infrastructure projects may be considered.
Assets:
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, hoists, gear reducers, pumps, generators, cranes, Programmable Logic Controllers, Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and associated preventative maintenance programs.
- Experience with emergency management and flood management.
- Knowledge and experience with Project Management and Contract Administration.
- Familiarity with Alberta’s Water Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code.
- Standard First Aid, fall protection, and confined space entry certifications.
- Eligibility for membership with the Association Of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (A.S.E.T.)
- Previous demonstrated experience with supervision of staff, and stakeholder collaboration.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
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: APS Competency Model (alberta.ca)
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS Competencies:
- Creative Problem Solving to troubleshoot and identify solutions related to infrastructure and maintenance issues, and operational decision making during unusual floods or emergency situations. Problem solving must leverage personal experience, as well as input and knowledge from team members and other support groups.
- Agility to respond to unplanned events (flood, infrastructure failure or damage etc.) Adapting your schedule to changing conditions, priorities, and project delays or constraints is an important competency to meeting project goals.
- Drive for Results and taking initiative with oneself related to work planning and scheduling, identifying areas for improvement as a result of inspections, and diligence in operational planning and execution.
- Develop Self and Others, ongoing team and individual development, as well as the ability to assign work and monitor staff performance while generating ways of supporting, mentoring, and coaching the team is critical to successful operation of the projects.
- Develop Networks and engagement with diverse internal and external stakeholders on a variety of issues related to operations, public education, emergency preparedness, larger capital projects, and contract delivery.
Salary
$3,098.38 to $4,079.34 biweekly ($80,867 to $106,470 / year)
Notes
Position Information:
- Office located in Peace River or Spruce Grove
- Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (full time permanent position)
- Monday to Friday (08:00 am-17:00pm)
- Flexible start/end times are considered
- Evening and weekend work is sometimes required
- Participation in a 24/7 standby rotation is required
- Standby and overtime will be compensated in addition to advertised salary
- Travel:
- valid driver’s license is required for travel (Canada)
- significant travel and occasional overnight stays
Other Application Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/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.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service – About the Alberta Public Service | Alberta.ca
- Pension plans:
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- 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 agreements
How To Apply
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.
If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.
Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resources for applicants:
- Apply for Jobs with the Alberta Public Service: https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
- Understanding the Alberta Public Service Hiring Process: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
- ALIS: https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Karen.Jackman at Karen.Jackman@gov.ab.ca
If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
