Canada nationals: Water Administration Engineer

Scope

Open competition

Closing Date

May 28, 2020

Classification

Engineering and Related Level 2

Ministry

Environment and Parks

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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Parks, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-parks.aspx

Role

The Water Administration Engineer is a front-line position that administers the Water Act while providing technical and policy advice regarding water management issues and represents the department publicly with the goal of resolving them. This exciting work is carried out within the framework of provincial legislation, policy and the current business plan. In this position you will learn and help develop a new regulatory framework that involves outcome based environmental management systems.

In this role you will:

Process applications submitted under Water Act legislation such that applications are reviewed efficiently and provide recommendations that address cumulative effects to manage the water resource pursuant to the Water Act.
Provide advice to the public, other government agencies and internal teams in a timely manner which demonstrates cumulative effects management of the water resource pursuant to the Water Act.
Represent the Department’s position on water-related committees such that legislation and/or policies are clearly stated and consistently interpreted.
You will be reviewing environmental impact assessment (EIA) submissions within the bounds of Water Act legislation in a timely manner.

For this position, you will be required to understand technical terms and analyze concepts and have the ability and agility to deliver timely service to the public. You will also be required to apply scientific principles / theories to varied situations with consideration for policy, as well as the economic, legal and social impact of actions taken. Think “big picture”!

About Your Work Environment
In this role, you will primarily be working in an office setting. However, you may be required to conduct field visits when necessary and to attend meetings within and outside the Region. You will have regular and on-going contact with regional staff, departmental specialists, representatives from other ministries and agencies, industry and municipal officials and the general public.

Qualifications

University graduation in Applied Science or Engineering (preferably Civil), Environmental or Agricultural disciplines, plus five years related experience in water resource managements is required. Equivalencies will be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. Must be eligible for membership with APEGA.

Assets to this position include: hydraulic and river training design, hydrology analysis, design and maintenance of water management infrastructure, construction management.

Equivalency: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: https://myaps.alberta.ca/Documents/Learning%20and%20Career%20Development/Learning_Competency_%20Model.pdf

Agility: For this role you will need the ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments: You must be able to lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving: You must have the ability to assess options and participates in problem solving that includes the development of strategies when no standards or guidelines exist.

Develop Networks: In this role, you will be working with various stakeholders. You must possess the ability to proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Systems Thinking: A systems thinking is needed at all levels of the APS because the results of our work impact our colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders in a variety of different ways. Systems/Strategic Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind while assessing options and implications when decision making.

Salary

$3,007.16 to $4,163.64 bi-weekly ($78,486 to $108,671 annually)

Notes

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What we offer:

Comprehensive benefits plan: http://www.psc.alberta.ca/employees/DocList134.cfm
Pension plan:
https://www.pspp.ca/page/pspp-home
Health Spending Account: http://www.psc.alberta.ca/Practitioners/?file=benefits/healthspendingacct/overview&cf=2
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred. 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.

Note: As only one file can be uploaded, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file. Please ensure that this document is saved using the naming convention of your last then first name (Smith,Joe_Resume). Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition.

To apply online, for first time users you will be required to create a Careers Account. https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx
Information regarding Alberta Public Service Jobs: https://alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Tips for Applicants: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

Please address your cover letter to Talent Acquisition Services.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Jane McEwen, Talent Acquisition Services, at [email protected]

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) – http://work.alberta.ca/iqas It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Position Profile

Please see the attached position profile for a detailed list of the job responsibilities:

https://www.alberta.ca/jobs/pprofile/pp1057244.htm

Closing Statement

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, please contact Jane McEwen, Talent Acquisition Services, at [email protected]

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check https://alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Government

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

5-9 Years

DEGREE REQUIRED

Bachelor's (Or Equivalent)

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