AIS Supervisor/Decontamination Technician (Rovers)

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about protecting Alberta waters for future generations to enjoy?

If you enjoy leading and motivating people, can handle pressure well, are mechanically inclined, are able to work outdoors for long hours, and love working with the public, this may be the job for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to fill an AIS Supervisor / Decontamination Technician position in Medicine Hat.

As a supervisor of a watercraft inspection station, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the inspection station and the supervision of station inspectors. In your role as supervisor you will be setting, communicating, and modeling expectations for your team, ensuring inspectors are following operational procedures, creating work schedules, solving problems as they arise, and establishing a culture of health and safety at your station. AIS Supervisors are also required to participate in an on-call rotation, to provide guidance to inspectors outside of regular business hours.

As a Decontamination Technician, you will also be responsible for the direct delivery of the decontamination element of the provincial AIS program. This position is responsible for efficiently and effectively providing service to Albertans when watercraft require quarantine and/or are fouled with invasive species and full decontamination is required. As a Fishery Guardian, this position holds special authority under the Fisheries (Alberta) Act for decision making that can result in quarantine and decontamination of watercraft belonging to members of the public. This position often requires extensive travel throughout the province when following up with high-risk watercraft.

When working with staff at inspection stations, you will be required to thoroughly inspect the interior and exterior of various types of watercraft to look for any presence of AIS. Utilizing your exceptional communication skills, you will interview boaters to determine the risk of introducing AIS into Alberta's water bodies. A key role of this position is to educate the public on the threat of AIS, particularly invasive mussels, and provide "Clean Drain Dry" outreach materials to the public aimed at changing boater behavior and reducing the spread of AIS. You will be required to tow and back up trailers and use a high-pressure hot water decontamination unit for cleaning boats.

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.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Agility: You demonstrate an ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities and effectively supervise in a changing environment. The ability to work at other stations and under variable environmental conditions is required.

Build Collaborative Environments: You will lead and support staff to collaboratively work together to meet the objectives of the AIS Program.

Drive For Results: You are independent, self-motivated, and highly organized to work without daily supervision and successfully deliver this component of the AIS program.

Creative Problem-Solving: You have an ability to assess options and implications for troubleshooting technical problems and to inform decisions regarding watercraft quarantine. You can confidently work on the fly to address any issues that arise at your inspection stations.

Qualifications

Required: 
•    A completed two-year diploma in Natural Sciences or a related Natural Resources field.

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

This role also requires:
•    A valid Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).
•    Proof of certification in Standard First Aid Level C CPR is required for an offer of employment.
•    Criminal Record Check.

Assets:
•    Experience in the maintenance of small engines, pumps, and equipment.
•    Knowledge of watercraft systems and mechanics.
•    Experience with or demonstrated training in aquatic invasive species and an in depth understanding of the Alberta Aquatic Invasive Species Program.
•    Certification in Level II or Level III Watercraft Inspections and Decontamination from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. 
•    Demonstrated experience in dealing with conflict and high-pressure situations.
•    Knowledge and experience with Government of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Program.
•    Previous supervisory experience.

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 wage position located in Lethbridge.  
•    36.25 hours per week.

Please Note: In order to work with the boating public and accommodate high traffic times and seasons, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that will include travel, shift and weekend work, potentially throughout the spring and into late fall.

The selected candidate will be required to attend and successfully complete mandatory training.

Final candidate must pass a criminal records check.

Any costs associated with obtaining 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.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Resources for applicants:
•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/