Posting Date: Jan 30, 2024
Location: Calgary & Lethbridge, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Water Administration Engineer (2 positions available)
Job Requisition ID: 52609
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Calgary & Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 13, 2024
Classification: Engineering and Related Level 2 (522ERA)
Salary: $3,090.43 to $4,278.93 bi-weekly ($80,660 – $111,680/year)
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 Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.aspx.
Role Responsibilities
Are you interested in an opportunity to advance your career using your education and experience in water management issues? Are you a technical professional who is passionate about interacting with various stakeholders regarding these issues?
We invite you to consider a unique opportunity as a Water Administration Engineer with the Government of Alberta.
Reporting to the Water Approvals Team Lead, the Water Administration Engineer directs and undertakes activities that administer the Water Act; inspects and provides technical and policy advice regarding water management issues and represents the department publicly with the goal of resolving water management issues. The position also advises on compliance and enforcement matters, and public education.
The Water Administration Engineer provides community level service and represents the department by meeting with local authorities, industry and the general public, to explain department programs, services and policies and assisting them to access the same. Represents the region/ department at public hearings and appeals, and on internal/ external committees. Provides consultation/information and advice to assist and expedite approval processes and abatement activities. The position involves extensive interaction with clients, stakeholders and Indigenous communities and requires knowledge of diverse disciplines, good engineering practices and effective interpersonal skills.
As a Water Administration Engineer you will:
• Administer the Water Act – ensuring complete and accurate and timely processing of Water Act approvals, licences and transfers, in relation to the legislation, and their associated Regulations, Codes of Practice, policies and guidelines.
• Represent the Department- representing departmental/regional interests and issues through participation on internal and external review teams and committees, and provides technical expertise and input in public meetings, hearings and the appeals process.
• Water Management Information Resource- the Water Administration Engineer responds to referrals/requests from other branches or divisions within the department, other departments, local governments, industry and the public.
The Water Administration Engineer works alongside technical staff of the Water Team and may supervise/coach junior technical staff. The position provides initiative, engineering judgement and coordinates various engineering specialties and other department agencies and public inputs required to resolve water management problems.
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.
How Competencies will apply to this role:
Systems Thinking: Understand technical concepts/issues and provide descriptions or responses to stakeholders at an appropriate technical level.
Creative Problem Solving: Participates in problem solving that includes the development of strategies and innovation when no standards or guidelines exist. Exercises originality, judgment, technical expertise and negotiation skills for resolving conflict between landowners, local authorities and applicants.
Agility: Requires internal resilience to grow in a culture of learning, continuous improvement and a change from command and control to collaboration.
Drive for Results: Requires the ability to apply scientific principles/theories to varied situations with consideration for policy, as well as the economic, legal and social impact of actions taken to render informed, defensible decisions.
Qualifications
Required:
• University degree in Engineering (preferably in Environmental, Chemical or Civil Engineering).
• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
Additional requirements
• Must be eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Must include a cover letter that may also be used to assess an applicant’s written communication skills.
Assets
• Experience working with Water Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) approval/licence, legislations, Regulations, Codes of Practice and related policies and guidelines is preferred.
• Knowledge of Public Lands Act, Municipal Governments Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Experience in the submission of technical information on a project(s) requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment under EPEA.
• Experience working in drought situations.
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at Engineering & Related Level 2. However, candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
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 competition is for 2 temporary positions, located in Calgary and Lethbridge.
• Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.
Positions available:
• 1 Full-Time temporary in Calgary (Two year duration)
• 1 Full-Time temporary in Lethbridge (Two year duration)
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)
Ex: 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
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives
• 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.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
How To Apply
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
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, please contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator via email at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca.
