Boilers and PV Tech Advisor

Role Responsibilities

1. Promote the understanding of Alberta's safety system by the public and industry:
 

• Provide technical advice and expertise to partners, clients and other jurisdictions relating to the application of pressure equipment codes, standards and regulations,
• Assist partners in the safety system by attending meetings and various forms of government and industry gatherings,
• Participate in seminars by presenting information on pressure equipment safety,
• Prepare draft responses for ministerial Action Requests as required.

2. Liaise with partners and stakeholders:
 

• Provide information to clients to promote clear understanding of the safety system,
• Provide technical advice to industry partners when necessary to address safety concerns and new technologies,
• Ensure that the policy of ABSA, a Delegated Administrative Organization (DAO) is consistent with the Ministers obligation to provide effective pressure equipment safety programs,
• Participate in the monitoring and resolution of evolving issues.

3. Participate in the development of legislation and codes relating to the BPV discipline:
 

• Coordinate the development of legislation changes based on review of accident reports, reviewing to ensure that existing legislation is adequate and relevant,
• Work with partners and stakeholders regarding proposed administrative and technical changes and to determine where requirements for the safety program may be improved and identify methods for improvements,
• Lead the process for consultation and review of proposed changes,
• Review current legislation to determine if it is an effective means of maintaining the safety program for the boilers and pressure vessels discipline.

 
4. Ensure compliance to the Safety Codes Act, Government Organization Act, and the Administrative Agreement:
 

• Actively participate in Safety Codes Council meetings,
• Perform yearly audits of ABSA's safety programs such as design survey, inspection and education to ensure that requirements of the Administration Agreement are followed, conduct regular meetings between Municipal Affairs and ABSA to discuss upcoming and ongoing issues
• Review monthly reports to monitor ABSA's delivery of the safety program, 
• Review the Annual Report and Business Plan to deliver the safety program for the past year and to evaluate the plans for program delivery for the next three years.

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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.

• Systems Thinking- Takes a long term view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them 
• Develops Network- Leverages relationships to build input and perspectives
• Drive for Results- Works to exceed goals and partners with others to achieve objectives
• Creative Thinking- Must be able to access an issue, breakdown the elements of the solution, identify who or what will be able to bring about a resolution and initiate the process required.

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Related Master's degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related experience considered on the basis of 1 year of experience for 1 year of education to a minimum of a related Bachelor's degree.
 

• This position requires specialized expertise in the boiler and pressure vessel discipline, to provide technical advise and support to the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Technical sub-Council of the Safety Codes Council.
• There is a requirement for this position to exercise independent decision-making pertaining to program activities. The employee must have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of risk management processes.
• Good human relation skills and communication to influence behavior through the promotion of safe and effective practices to which the Safety Codes Act applies. Support the regulatory review process and associated consultations concerning public safety.

Notes

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

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

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. 

Besides being a great place to work and one where you can make a difference, we can offer you:

• 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