Regulatory Approvals Coord.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Regulatory Approvals Coordinator of the Archaeological Survey, the Regulatory Approvals Coordinator reviews applications for approval under the Historical Resources Act and assists in managing information related to the Division’s regulatory function.

This requires evaluating applications and supplementary information, determining review requirements, preparing detailed review information for circulation to department subject-matter experts, processing submissions of digital material, assisting with development and implementation of improvements to review processes, and engaging in communication with colleagues, archaeological consultants and industry representatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Regulatory Approvals Coordinator will assess for accuracy and completeness project development information submitted for the purpose of obtaining Historical Resources Act approval, prepare comprehensive information packages related to these submissions for review by various staff subject-matter experts if required, and coordinate the review and evaluation processes to ensure that responses are made in a timely manner.
  
  
• The Regulatory Approvals Coordinator will issue some approvals directly in accordance with Divisional guidelines.
  
  
• The Regulatory Approvals Coordinator will participate in the operation of the Alberta Archaeological Permit System by assisting with the evaluation of permit-related submissions for accuracy and compliance with requirements established by the Archaeological and Palaeontological Research Permit Regulation Alberta Regulation 254/2002 and with the other requirements of the Historic Resources Management Branch.
  
  
• The Regulatory Approvals Coordinator will contribute to the expansion of information inventories that document and provide essential sources of information on Alberta archaeological resources and the history of their investigation by assisting in the review and accessioning of submissions for the archaeological sites inventory, permit library and CRM library and by capturing in an ArcGIS database digital project information obtained through surveys, assessments and excavations conducted in accordance with the Historical Resources Act.
  
  

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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.

The main competencies associated with this position are as follows:

Creative Problem Solving: This position must engage with staff subject-area specialists and external stakeholders to enhance regulatory processes and contribute to solutions to potential conflicts between proposed development activities and non-renewable historic resources.

Build Collaborative Environments: This position must facilitate clear and open communication with internal staff and external stakeholders and contribute to staff development and capacity building processes.

Systems Thinking: This position must be aware of current GoA legislation and policy related to industry compliance with the Historical Resources Act, as well as the interests and concerns of industry, professional historic resource consultants and other stakeholders.

Drive for Results: The Regulatory Approvals Coordinator must be driven to stay on top of submission workloads by working with Regulatory Approvals Coordinators and staff subject-area specialists to facilitate timely reviews and consistent and fair outcomes.

Qualifications

University graduation in Human or Physical Geography, Planning, Archaeology, Anthropology, Paleontology, History or related discipline, no experience required. Equivalencies will be considered. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate strengths in many or all of the following job-specific competencies:

• University degree in the archaeology, anthropology, history or a related discipline.
  
  
• Understanding of Alberta government legislation and requirements regarding historic resource management.
  
  
• Knowledge of Alberta archaeological project documentation procedures and reporting requirements is an asset.
  
  
• Familiarity with existing archaeological records and information inventories is an asset.
  
  
• Experience with ArcGIS and database applications.
  
  
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
  
  

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

Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours/week).

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

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.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• 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.