Posting Date: Jun 21, 2024
Location: Red Deer, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Environmental Protection Officer Wetlands Specialist (2 positions)
Job Requisition ID: 60021
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton and Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (18 – 20 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 8, 2024
Classification: Technologies 7
Salary: $2,885.79 to $3,799.43 bi-weekly ($75,319 – $99,165/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 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.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this position will act as a technical resource for colleagues and associates within the Regulatory Assurance Division for the Approvals and Compliance Programs, reviewing wetland application submissions and providing advice in addressing non-compliance and unauthorized activities under the Water Act, with a particular focus on wetland policy implementation. This position is required to assess a diversity of authorized and unauthorized works constructed to alter the natural environment, the application of compliance tools to the avoidance, minimization, and restoration hierarchy found in the department’s wetland policy to promote compliance. This position examines these works within the context of existing and predecessor regulations and sound hydrology, wetland assessment principles, and engineering practices.
The EPO Wetland Specialist provides technical and regulatory advice including issues pertaining to water drainage works, impacts to wetlands, surface water management, erosion, flooding, and water control structures within the context of existing and predecessor regulations and sound hydrology, wetland assessment principles, and/or engineering practices.
The additional responsibilities of EPO Wetland Specialist are:
- Support Wetland Policy Implementation
- Participation in the development the provincial wetland program
- Complaint/Incident Response
- Technical support and development of enforcement orders
- Inspections and technical support for remedial investigations
- Educational/Training Programs and Initiatives
- Compliance Sweeps
The role will involve preparation of field notes, photos, reports, displays, and documents for the groundwork for remedial of other enforcement action. The role requires a broad range of knowledge with a focus on water resource management, hydrology, ecology, engineering, and related environmental legislation and regulations, consistent with qualifications as an aquatic environmental professional.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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 anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience and work effectively in changing environments.
Creative Problem-Solving – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Systems Thinking – Work done is part of a larger integrated and inner-related environment. Allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Develop Networks – Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with stakeholders.
Build Collaborative Environments –. Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively.
Drive for Results – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability.
Qualifications
Required:
- Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as environmental science, engineering, hydrology, or ecology.
- Seven years of related experience in wetland and water management is required.
Equivalency: 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.
Additional assets:
Preference will also be considered for candidates that have:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science or other directly relevant course of study.
- An Authenticating Professional (or are eligible to qualify as an Authenticating Professional within one year) is preferred.
- Knowledge and application of wetland science, water resources management, hydrology, and/or ecology for remedial projects.
- Experience as an aquatic environmental professional
- Knowledge of environment legislation and regulations
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 full-time temporary positions
- Edmonton – 18 months
- Red Deer – 20 months
Monday – Friday, 36.25 hours per 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 – 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 Donna M. Lee at donna.m.lee@gov.ab.ca
