Senior Water Administration Engineer (Hydrogeologists)

Job title: Senior Water Administration Engineer (Hydrogeologists)

Job description: Job Information

Job Title: Senior Water Administration Engineer (Hydrogeologist)

Job Requisition ID: 30706

Ministry: Environment & Parks

Location: Lethbridge, Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary Salaried (24 months)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 22, 2022

Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 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

The Water Administration Engineer Hydrogeologist is a front-line position that administers the Water Act while providing technical and policy advice regarding ground water management issues and represents the department publicly with the goal of resolving them. This exciting work is carried out within the framework of provincial legislation, policy and the current business plan. In this position you will learn and help develop a new regulatory framework that involves outcome based environmental management systems.

In this role you will:

• Process applications submitted under Water Act legislation such that applications are reviewed efficiently and provide recommendations that address cumulative effects to manage the water resource pursuant to the Water Act.
• Provide advice to the public, other government agencies and internal teams in a timely manner which demonstrates cumulative effects management of the water resource pursuant to the Water Act.
• Represent the Department’s position on water-related committees such that legislation and/or policies are clearly stated and consistently interpreted.
• You will be reviewing environmental impact assessment (EIA) submissions within the bounds of Water Act legislation in a timely manner.

For this position, you will be required to understand technical terms and analyze concepts and have the ability and agility to deliver timely service to the public. You will also be required to apply scientific principles / theories to varied situations with consideration for policy, as well as the economic, legal and social impact of actions taken. Think “big picture”!

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, in hydrogeology or resource engineering/earth science/environmental engineering equivalents with a focus on Hydrogeology, Master’s preferred; a minimum of 5 year of related work experience that demonstrates knowledge of groundwater modeling programs and models; and eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers, and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of relevant education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of relevant experience for 1 year education

Assets to this position include: Experience in contaminant hydrogeology, familiarity of AEP’s groundwater monitoring program, and knowledge of Alberta’s geology and hydrogeology.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reaching 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:

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

Agility: You are able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments: You lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired or mediated outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving: You are able to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve viable and reasonable outcomes.

Drive For Results: You are able to determine what outcomes are important and maximize the use of resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and all stakeholders.

Salary

$3,007.16 to $4,163.64 bi-weekly ($78,486 to $108,671 / year)

Notes

This position works Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 36.25 hours a week.

In your application, please a include cover page detailing your interest in the position and role related experience. In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example January 15, 2006 – June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To Apply

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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 Norma Jane McEwen 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

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Location: Alberta

Job date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:30:06 GMT

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