Director, Environmental Science and Field Operations

Job title: Director, Environmental Science and Field Operations

Job description: Job Information

Job Title: Director, Environmental Science and Field Operations

Job Requisition ID: 33902

Ministry: Environment & Parks

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 31, 2022

Classification: Management Senior Manager Zone 2

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:

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:

Role

Are you a talented leader, scientist and communicator who supports their team to achieve excellence? Do you have experience with multi-stakeholder decision-making? Are you passionate about environmental monitoring and have a strong science background? The Oil Sands Monitoring (OSM) Branch seeks a leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and fast-paced work environment. While a strong understanding of environmental monitoring, as well as evaluation and reporting is required, developing networks, building relationships and solving problems are also key competencies important in this role.

As the successful candidate, you will enjoy an intellectually stimulating work environment and passionate, dedicated colleagues from government, Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs), industry and Indigenous communities in the oil sands region of Alberta. You would be a point of authority and trust for a team of technologists and scientists, and a catalyst for collaborative programs that involve cross-disciplinary partners and stakeholders.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Providing scientific and technical leadership, direction, and management for a multi-disciplinary team within the OSM Branch.
• Providing advice and recommendations on issues, trends, and challenges, and working as part of a leadership team to support the Executive Director and contribute to the achievement of branch and division goals
• Contributing to the long-term vision and strategic plan for Alberta Environment and Parks-led environmental monitoring and science programs which includes design, evaluation, and reporting for the oil sands areas of Alberta.
• Providing scientific leadership on field operations and guidance of office-based evaluation and reporting of the condition of environment, including surface water, groundwater, aquatic biota, terrestrial biodiversity and wetlands in collaboration with partners.
• Providing leadership on innovative environmental science monitoring program design and research initiatives that inform or support executive management decisions, funding and policy direction as well as planning and operational decision-making
• Proactively engaging and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including liaising with the scientific community and those involved in citizen science and environmental stewardship efforts

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A graduate degree in a science field related to environmental science, interdisciplinary studies or natural resource management.
• 7 years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in field operations related to environmental science.
• A record of scientific publishing in the peer reviewed literature.

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

Assets:

• PhD in a related environmental science field with specific knowledge in one or more disciplines (e.g. water quality, biology, geochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, ecology).
• Knowledge of international, national, provincial and local issues relevant to the condition of the environment, with emphasis on the oil sands region of Alberta
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders within the energy and/or environmental sector, including supporting incorporation of western science, Indigenous knowledge, local knowledge, citizen science and community-based programs into environmental monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Familiarity with applicable environmental legislation such as Alberta’s Water Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act.

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:

The competencies important for this role are:

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• 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 to each other and external stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Salary

$4,037.95 to $5,127.61 biweekly ($105,390 to $133,830 per year)

Notes

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

Please Note: This is a full-time permanent position located in Calgary or Edmonton. Applicants are required to provide a cover letter with clear and concise specific examples that demonstrate how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

What We Offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• 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 –

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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, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Christie-Anne Silverthorn at

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

Company: Government of Alberta

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB – Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 15 Oct 2022 23:31:47 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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