Environmental Services Section Specialist - Red Deer, Canada - The City of Red Deer

The City of Red Deer

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for an
Environmental Services Section Specialist.

In consultation with Lead Operators, Supervisors and Superintendents, the Environmental Services Section Specialist is responsible for the development of projects, the collection of data, performance of pilot studies, quality, work management procedures, and safety programs, etc.

in the Treatment Plants, Collection and Distribution Systems.

The Environmental Services Section Specialist completes assignments to meet departmental service levels and comply with City Policies, The City's Approvals to Operate and relevant regulatory standards.

Grade 12 or equivalent
Two (2) year Technology program or Unrestricted Level III Alberta Environment Operator's Certification in one of the following: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections or Water Distribution
Education or training in a one (1) year water/ wastewater related technical program is preferred
Project management, auditing, and health and safety training is considered an asset
Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City
Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license
Four (4) years in a Provincial Level III or IV Treatment Plant or Distribution/ Collection operation
Welldeveloped verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills
Strong computer aptitude including demonstrated proficiency with City based computer programs, databases, spreadsheets and wordprocessing software
Work unsupervised, cooperate with colleagues as a team, understand and follow instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, business owners, and their representatives
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory guidelines
Good knowledge of a municipal government operating environment (legislative, management, budgeting, decision making, systems elements)
Be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics and maps
Ability to correctly interpret and administer rules, regulations and policies in order to make decisions based on established policies and procedures and understand other viewpoints and work with others honestly, professionally and ethically with due diligence.

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$38.02 to $43.21 per hour

Hours of Work:

75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.