Drinking Water Operations Spec - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 42751

Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas

Location:
Edmonton (other location may be considered)

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
May 29, 2023

Classification:
Engineering and Related Level 2

About Us:

We support environmental conservation and protection, sustainable economic prosperity and quality of life.

Role:

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career using your education and experience related to Drinking Water Operations?

Come join our Drinking Water team and be an integral role in ensuring the safety and integrity of Alberta's drinking water supply

As the DWOS, you will:

Identify drinking water treatment process enhancement opportunities for surface water, groundwater under direct influence (GUDI) and groundwater to pursue continuous improvement and performance measurement
Ensuring quality assurance and control by researching, sampling, testing, tracking and analyzing data while making recommendations for enhancements in drinking water treatment operations
Utilizing your strong attention to detail and concise communication, you will prepare reports, recommendations and briefing materials for management and/or external stakeholders to be used for decision making

You will also provide public health risk assessments, risk mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness recommendations to ensure that changes are delivered in accordance with departmental, government and industry objectives.

You will interact with all waterworks systems in a set geographic boundary where extensive fieldwork is required.

To be successful in the position, you will be required to understand drinking water technical terms and analyze concepts in order to have the ability and agility to deliver timely service to Albertans.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, written and visual communication skills are key to this role, including a proven ability to develop networks and communicate complex and technical drinking water treatment concepts in a clear and understandable manner to a variety of audiences including senior executives.

Strong research and analytical skills as well as the ability to provide innovative ideas, problem solving and manage projects is essential.

Qualifications:

Required:

University graduation in Chemical or Civil or Environmental Engineering (with courses in water treatment process and design) supplemented with a minimum of five years related experience in drinking water industry is required.

Assets:

Directly related experience with drinking water treatment processes and regional transmission systems is preferred.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviours 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.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

Agility - anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment

Build Collaborative Environments - lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve desired outcomes

Develop Networks - proactively build networks, connect, and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders

Systems Thinking - be mindful of the impact of work being done and implications with respect to colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders in making sound decisions

Salary:

$3,044.75 to $4,215.69 bi-weekly ($79, $110,029.50/ year).

Notes:

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

Positions available:

1 fulltime permanent position in Edmonton

In this role, you will primarily be working in an office setting.

However, you may be required to conduct field visits when necessary and to attend meetings within and outside the Region.

You will have regular and on-going contact with regional staff, departmental specialists, representatives from other ministries and agencies, industry and municipal officials and the general public.

What the GoA has to offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
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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