Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Lead, Water & Wastewater Certification Program Coordinator is a critical link in the chain of accountability for the protection for the environment along with the health and safety of Albertans. Specific accountabilities include ensuring the operator certification program is effectively coordinated, providing direction to municipal and industrial facility operators and consulting staff and maintaining pertinent data regarding operators within the Water and Wastewater operations in Alberta.

Other responsibilities include:

• Deliver implementation of Alberta's Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program (WWOCP).
• Support policy and program review, maintenance, and changes to ensure operator certification framework remains effective.
• Support the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee (WWOCAC) to deliver mandate.
• Manage contracts and provide financial oversight of the program.
• Support or lead other initiatives/priorities of the program, branch, division, department, and Government of Alberta, as required.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

Creative Problem Solving: Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues:

• Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
• Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas.
• Brings the right people together to solve issues.
• Identifies new solutions.

Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective:

• Looks broadly to engage stakeholders.
• Open to perspectives towards long-term goals.
• Actively seeks input into change initiatives.
• Maintains stakeholder relationships.

Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes:

• Involves stakeholders and shares resources.
• Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion.
• Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others.
• Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Drive For Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives:

• Plans based on past experience.
• Holds self and others responsible for results.
• Partners with groups to achieve outcomes.
• Aims to exceed expectations.

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them:

• Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities.
• Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
• Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.
• Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.

Qualifications

Specific experience, technical competencies, certification and/or training:

Required Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a two-year Business Diploma or an equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations dealing with operator certification, and of the operator certification program itself.
• A basic understanding of water and wastewater facility/system operator requirements, functionalities and complexities.
• A strong foundation in Records and Information Management is essential. Ability to exercise judgement in dealing with matters of sensitive and confidential nature.
• Familiarity with project management principles is important to support the coordination and execution of program initiatives.
• Strong communication skills are critical for engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, municipal partners, and government officials including strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to diverse audiences (students, operators, supervisors, managers, directors and ministers).
• Well-developed administrative, communication, leadership and organizational skills including accuracy/ paying attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team setting as well as function independently when needed.
• Working knowledge of contracts, tenders, and grant processes, including associated procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Information and technology on skills to assist operators, supervisors and training providers in use on operator portal.
• Proficient computer skills required, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and other standard office software to support communication, reporting, and presentation tasks.

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 competition is for a temporary permanent full-time, 10-month position located in Edmonton, Monday – Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.

You will be based in an office located in downtown Edmonton.

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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.