Local recruitment: Water Supply Data Specialist

Posting Date: Mar 3, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Water Supply Data Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 79741
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 16, 2026
Classification: Technologies 5
Salary: $2,666.42 to $3,511.85 bi-weekly ($69,593 – $91,659/year)

The Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to preserving Alberta’s natural environment through proactive stewardship, sustainable resource management, and the protection of air, water, land, and biodiversity. Our mission is to lead environmental policy and program development that ensures a healthy environment for present and future generations.

The Resource Stewardship Division leads the sustainable management of Alberta’s natural resources, supporting the protection of land, water, wildlife, and biodiversity. The division provides science‑based oversight, environmental monitoring, and guidance to ensure responsible resource use across the province. It works closely with partners and stakeholders to integrate data, advance conservation initiatives, and maintain healthy, resilient ecosystems for all Albertans.

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

The Water Supply Data Specialist supports Alberta’s real‑time water data collection systems, ensuring critical hydrometric, reservoir operations, water quality, and groundwater data are accurate, reliable, and available for decision‑making. As part of the ministry’s critical services team, the role includes participating in 24/7 on‑call rotations during flooding, ice break‑up, heavy rainfall, and other emergency events. You will maintain and enhance data systems, verify data quality, and help improve accessibility and performance of water supply information used across the province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate real‑time and historical water data systems, including troubleshooting telemetry and data communication issues.
• Perform QA/QC to ensure reliable, accurate water supply data.
• Support system improvements by working with internal teams on upgrades, enhancements, and data integrity initiatives.
• Provide training and technical support to staff, partners, and the public on accessing and interpreting water data.
• Participate in shift work and on‑call rotations during emergency events to ensure continuous data availability.
  

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.

Role Related APS Competencies: 

• Creative Problem Solving: Quickly identifies data or telemetry issues, finds root causes, and applies practical fixes to keep real‑time water data flowing, especially during emergencies.
• Systems Thinking: Understands how water data systems support forecasting and emergency response and considers long‑term impacts on provincial water management decisions.
• Agility: Stays calm and effective during rapidly changing conditions like floods or system failures, adapting quickly and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Develop Networks: Builds strong relationships with field staff, IT teams, and data users to resolve issues quickly and ensure systems meet stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

Required:

Education: A two‑year technical diploma in Water Resources Technology, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or a closely related discipline.

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience, including:
•    Experience with telemetry, data communications, data management, and data acquisition systems.
•    A strong understanding of real-time hydrological and meteorological data.
•    Experience using data management tools such as WISKI.

Other: Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Equivalency: Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:
•    Knowledge of water monitoring programs and water resource activities in Alberta (e.g., flood forecasting, dam operations, irrigation networks).
•    Familiarity with programming languages such as Python.
•    Knowledge of operating systems and database tools, including Linux, Windows, MS Access, Excel, and SQL.

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 is a full-time, permanent position based in Edmonton. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 36.25 hours per week.

In this role, you will primarily work in an office setting located in Edmonton, supporting the province’s real‑time and historical water data systems. You will have regular, ongoing contact with industry partners, consultants, other government staff, and members of the public while addressing data needs and system issues. Some travel may be required to collaborate with field teams and support priority operational work of the branch. As part of the ministry’s critical services team, you will also participate in shift work or on‑call rotations during events such as flooding, ice break‑up, or severe weather.

Resume Instructions: Please submit your cover letter and updated resume. In your resume, clearly indicate the duration of each role by providing the month and year, and specify the employment status (e.g., casual, part-time, or full-time).

• Work Experience Example: Hydrological Technician, May 2019 – August 2023, Part-time (20 hours/week).
• Education Example: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Major: Hydrology), 4-year program, September 2015 – April 2019

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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 have 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.
• 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.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

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 at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca.