Posting Date: May 9, 2024
Location: Calgary, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Water Monitoring Technologist (Groundwater)
Job Requisition ID: 57349
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 21, 2024
Classification: Technologies 5 (126TNA)
Salary: $2,513.34 to $3,310.25 bi-weekly ($65,598 – $86,397/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
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.
Airshed and Watershed Stewardship Branch
The Airshed and Watershed Stewardship Branch (AWSB) is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on key air, water, land and biodiversity indicators. AWSB has a legislated requirement to make data, scientific evaluation and assessments available to the public in a timely manner. AWSB produces a robust line of science products addressing the needs of a variety of end users (government, industry, academia, Indigenous communities, and the general public). The line of science products range from legislated products such as the State of the Environment Reports to real-time data and peer reviewed scientific papers.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://environmentalmonitoring.alberta.ca/.
Role Responsibilities
AWSB is searching for a Water Monitoring Technologist (Groundwater), to join their monitoring team to carry out ambient monitoring activities and programs.
The Water Monitoring Technologist will conduct monitoring activities within divisional and departmental plans with a mandate to collect accurate data related to the ambient Groundwater sampling programs. This will include using various equipment and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) associated with Groundwater quality and quantity.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with all areas of ambient data gathering.
• Carrying out Groundwater sampling programs (water quality) and level measurements (quantity) using SOPs.
• Undertaking Project-Level planning and resources tracking.
• Validating, processing and entering data.
• Responding to Environmental spill situations and environmental emergencies on Alberta waters.
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: Ability to work creatively within guidelines, taking opportunity to advise on improvements in work processes and able to work with changing priorities, as needed.
DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Sets goals & prioritizes work, holding self & others responsible for quality of results; aims to exceed expectations.
DEVELOP NETWORKS: Seeks to understand the perspectives and needs of colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND JUDGEMENT: Ability to assess options and anticipate future issues and the impact on air monitoring programs.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Two-year technical diploma in Groundwater related disciplines, plus a minimum of four (4) years related field and office experience undertaking all aspects of water level and water quality monitoring.
• Certification in the following safety areas is an asset, or will be required to be completed within the first 2 years of employment: Standard First Aid, Defensive Driver, Collision Avoidance, Trailering, WHMIS, TDG, Wildlife Awareness, Swift Water, Ice Rescue and Boat training.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).
Equivalencies:
• 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.
Assets:
• Familiarity with instrumentation and software/ applications used in the Groundwater discipline, including experience with hydrogeology, well drilling, inspection, testing, using instrumentation, sensors. data loggers and pumps, conducting data verification and validation for time series water level and water quality data.
• The ability and experience driving large trucks, hauling large specialized trailers and operating other specialized vehicles (e.g. ATV, Argo).
• Outdoor and field experience is preferred: basic outdoor survival skills; ability to perform physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging work in all environmental conditions over extended periods; intermediate/advanced navigational skills (use of map & compass and/or basic GPS).
• Knowledge of small engine operation/maintenance and electronics would be an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management/prioritization skills is preferred, as there are numerous responsibilities and the need to adapt quickly to changing work plans.
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
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday.
Please Note: This is a permanent full time position located in Calgary.
About Your Work Environment
In this role, you will be working in an office setting located in Calgary. However, you will be primarily working in the field and be required to travel to remote areas under a wide range of conditions sometimes using 4X4 trucks, snowmobiles, ATV’s, Argos, and trailers. A valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) is required to operate specialized vehicles (e.g. ATVs). The successful candidate will be required to provide a driver’s abstract.
Our Groundwater team occasionally assist other monitoring disciplines that might require travel in helicopters and as such, you must be comfortable with flights and heights. This position will require you to work outside in adverse weather and road conditions. Long hours and/or weekend work may become necessary in the field at any time and therefore flexibility is essential.
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.
What the GoA has to offer:
• 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.
• 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.
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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator via email at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca.
