Municipal Approvals Engineer

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Posting Date: Apr 17, 2024

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Municipal Approvals Engineer (2 positions)

Job Requisition ID: 46080

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Location: Grande Prairie

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: 1 permanent position and one 2 years temporary position

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found

Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
 

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.  
 

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.aspx

Role

Reporting to the Approvals Manager, the Municipal Approvals Engineer will be responsible for the technical review of applications and preparation of approvals to establish project specific conditions, performance limits, monitoring and reporting requirements for water treatment, wastewater treatment, storm drainage systems and solid waste management facilities within Boreal District.
 

As the Municipal Approvals Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating municipal discharges and disposal of wastewater generated from communities and ensuring availability of safe drinking water in adequate quantities. 
These duties are performed within the parameters of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) and policies of the Department.
 

Working in partnership with various internal, municipal, and public stakeholders, you will provide information and advice to facilitate the discussion and resolution of environmental issues in order to expedite approval processes and abatement activities. Your knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological processes will be critical to your success in this position, as you are required to provide direction on process operations and control, facility modifications, treatment changes, and chemical usage.
 

This position requires in-depth technical knowledge and excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent the Region/Department in public forums and interaction with other stakeholders including technical experts, owners/operators of facilities and advise elected officials. It also requires the ability to cope with emergency situations and act as a member of the response team.
 

Your main areas of focus will be:

  • Ensuring effective regulation of municipal facilities within the framework of legislative requirements by issuing approvals, renewals, amendments and registrations for water treatment, wastewater treatment, storm drainage systems, and solid waste management facilities.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives for abatement issues (i.e. activities/actions in situations where problems are predicted to occurred, have occurred or are occurring).
  • Representing regional interests and issues thorough participation on regional working societies, internal and external review teams/committees, and provides technical expertise and input to public hearing and appeal processes.
  • Developing and implement safe drinking water program as outlined in the Water for Life strategy.
  • Conducting abatement activities at waterworks, wastewater, compost and landfill facilities.
  • Providing technical support to internal staff and external stakeholders to ensure effective community level service in the region, protection of the environment, as well as health and safety of the public.
  • Assisting in the development of regional/departmental expertise on specific activities.
     

This position will be based in Grande Prairie. For those not familiar with Grande Praire, Alberta’s Northwestern hub of Grande Prairie, offers something for everyone including stunning natural landscapes and outdoor adventures. Learn more about the City of Grande Prairie at: GP Guide - English 2023 - WEB.pdf (cityofgp.com)

Qualifications

Education:

  • University Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering 
  • 5 years of directly related experience, including:
    • Water and wastewater treatment plant unit processes
    • Quality assurance/control relating to sampling, testing, and analysis of data
    • Work related to relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines
    • Public Health risk assessment
    • Knowledge of contaminant hydrology principles related to wastewater and landfill design/operation
  • Eligibility for membership with APEGA
     

Equivalencies: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.
 

Candidates who do not meet the educational and experience requirements may be considered at lower classification and salary.

Additional assets:
Preference will also be considered for candidates that have:

  • A Master level degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Broad knowledge of water, wastewater, air, groundwater and soil quality issues
  • Knowledge of water treatment technology, wastewater pollution control technology, stormwater management technology, water source protection and their respective 
  • Understanding of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
  • Ability to interpret technical information/concepts including standards and requirements to both technical and non-technical individuals.

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 link below will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
 

As the successful candidate, you are:

  • An exceptional communicator who enjoys dealing with diverse stakeholder groups
  • Confident in applying engineering principles and knowledge to facilities independently
  • Capable of managing significant workloads and balancing priorities
  • Experienced in evaluating the technological and economic viability of proposed projects.
     

The following key competencies will be critical behavioral characteristics required of successful candidates:
 

DEVELOP NETWORKS - Your demonstrated experience building trust, confidence and credibility with community and industry officials in order to establish potable water, wastewater and waste systems management strategies, clarify approval requirements and provide advice to improve environmental performance.
 

CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING - Your ability to research and develop treatment and management strategies and approval standards for potable water, waste water and waste systems for which there are no existing Alberta guidelines in place.
 

AGILITY - You are able to be reliable, act independently and think beyond tasks in order to accomplish organizational goals. You anticipate and adapt to rapidly changing priorities while effectively working in a variable environment. 

Salary

$3,090,43 – 4,278.93 bi-weekly ($80,660 – $111,680/year)

Notes

  • This job ad is for a full-time permanent position and a 2 years temporary position
  • This is a full-time permanent position 
  • Monday – 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. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

Working and Living in Grande Prairie: 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance: Eligible employees (salary, temporary salary, contract of employment) who work and reside in locations between the 55th and 57th parallels (excluding those eligible for the Fort McMurray Allowance) shall be paid an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions.

Relocation Allowances: Are available for those that will relocate to Grande Prairie for this position.

How To Apply

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Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system. 
 

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign  In’ should you already have an account. 
 

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant. 
 

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx
 

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.  
 

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.  

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
 

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Donna Lee, TAS Administrator, via email at donna.m.lee@gov.ab.ca

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.