Utilities Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Forestry and Parks is looking for a passionate and highly skilled Utilities Technologist to ensure the seamless operation and oversight of essential utility services throughout the Kananaskis Region.

In this dynamic role, you will play a key part in maintaining and improving critical infrastructure, including water, wastewater, electrical, gas, and internet services, that supports parks operations and visitor experiences. Working closely with stakeholders and contracted service providers, you will drive system improvements and help deliver innovative solutions to enhance service reliability as well as efficiency.

If you are a motivated problem-solver with technical expertise and a passion for Alberta’s natural landscapes, this is your opportunity to be considered for making a meaningful impact while working in one of the most beautiful regions of the world.

Your duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

•    Manage and oversee existing water and wastewater operations contracts to ensure service standards, compliance, and effective delivery.
•    Liaise with contractors to address operational issues and implement improvements as needed.
•    Ensure adherence to all applicable codes, regulations, permits, approvals, and licenses related to water, wastewater, electrical, gas, and internet services.
•    Stay up to date on regulatory changes and ensure the systems align with current standards.
•    Uphold and enforce occupational health and safety standards in all utility operations and maintenance activities.
•    Promote a culture of safety among staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
•    Review technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics, providing expert insights and recommendations to support utility system planning and upgrades.
•    Perform hands-on work in the field, including seasonal opening and closure of utility systems, and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality and longevity of utility systems, as well as other associated field work.
•    Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of utility-related projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
•    Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
•    Provide field-level support and technical expertise to system operators.
•    Troubleshoot and repair utility systems, including SCADA control systems and related infrastructure.
•    Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement solutions to improve reliability and efficiency.
•    Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including parks staff, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure effective communication and operational success.

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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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Networks: Builds networks and trusting relationships with stakeholders.

Creative Problem Solving: Assesses options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

Agility: Anticipates and readily adapts to changing priorities, manages resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively works in a changing environment.

Other Relevant Attributes: Capability for public speaking; ability to navigate high-volume, fast-paced workloads; capacity to manage tight and coinciding timelines.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements;

•    Diploma or certification in a related technical field such as Environmental Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or Mechanical / Electrical Technology, or Red seal certification in a relevant trade (e.g. Plumbing, Electrical, or Instrumentation), supplemented with 4 years of related experience.  

•    Also required: Minimum Level 1 certification in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Distribution and Collection as recognized by Alberta Environment.

Additional Requirements :
•    Strong written and oral communication skills are mandatory.
•    Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers licence with experience driving in challenging conditions including winter weather and mountainous terrain. 
•    Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical software for data management as well as reporting.
•    Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting and carrying heavy loads up to 50 lbs.

Assets: 
•    Previous trades experience or hands-on experience in utilities management. 
•    Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.
•    Ability to lead a variety of initiatives and projects concurrently.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the potential for overtime and call-back requirements.
Cover letter is required
** Interview process will be delayed until the New Year due to the holiday season.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

What the GoA has to offer:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    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 agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.