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    AIS Watercraft Inspector - Calgary, Canada - Government of Alberta

    Government of Alberta
    Government of Alberta Calgary, Canada

    5 days ago

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    Job Information
    Job Title: AIS Watercraft Inspector
    Job Requisition ID: 53564
    Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
    Location: Various locations
    Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
    Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
    Permanent/Temporary: Wages – Up to 6 months
    Scope: Open Competition
    Closing Date: Open Unil suitable candidate is found
    Classification: Natural Resources 3
    Salary: ​$23.63 to $29.10

    Wage Benefits :

    • Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.


    • 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.


    • 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.


    • Weekend shifts are eligible for a premium of $3.25 per hour.


    • Evening shifts are eligible for a premium of $2.75 per hour.

    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 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:

    Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program
    The AIS Program is a province-wide program that helps prevent the introduction and spread of AIS into Alberta's lakes, rivers, and across borders. Watercraft inspections are part of a larger province-wide AIS Program that includes monitoring, response planning, education campaigns, and policy. The Watercraft Inspections Decontamination K9 Program is focused primarily along major highways in Alberta, where it is mandatory for all vehicles transporting watercraft to stop at open inspection stations.

    For more information about Aquatic Invasive Species, please visit our website at:

    Role Responsibilities

    We have several exciting opportunities to join the AIS program for the 2024 watercraft inspection season. If you are comfortable approaching new people, can handle pressure well, are able to work outdoors for long hours and enjoy working with the public, this may be the job for you

    As an AIS Watercraft Inspector, your duties will include :

    • Interviewing watercraft owners to determine the risk the conveyance poses to Alberta's waterbodies.

    • Thoroughly inspecting the interior and exterior of various types of watercrafts for the presence of AIS

    • Educating the public about the threat of AIS, particularly invasive mussels.

    • Communicating with and providing "Clean Drain Dry" outreach materials to the public with the aim to change boater behavior and reduce the spread of AIS.

    • Towing and backing up trailers, and operating a high-pressure hot water decontamination unit for cleaning boats

    • As an appointed Fishery Guardian, issuing Quarantine Orders for AIS fouled or suspected fouled watercraft.

    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.