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 Lethbridge.

As a supervisor of a watercraft inspection station, you oversee daily operations, supervise inspectors, ensure adherence to procedures, maintain a safe and effective work environment, and provide guidance both during regular hours and as part of an on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Supervise station inspectors, set expectations, and ensure effective communication.
•    Ensure compliance with operational procedures and maintain station standards.
•    Develop work schedules and manage staffing requirements.
•    Resolve operational issues promptly and efficiently.
•    Foster a culture of health, safety, and compliance.
•    Participate in an on-call rotation to provide guidance outside regular hours.

As a Decontamination Technician, you deliver the decontamination component of Alberta’s AIS program, providing services to watercraft requiring quarantine or treatment for invasive species. You have special authority under the Fisheries (Alberta) Act to enforce quarantine and decontamination and often travel extensively to manage high-risk watercraft.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Deliver decontamination services efficiently and effectively for watercraft affected by invasive species.
•    Enforce quarantine and decontamination requirements under the Fisheries (Alberta) Act.
•    Assess and manage high-risk watercraft situations across the province.
•    Travel extensively to respond to watercraft requiring follow-up.
•    Ensure compliance with AIS program standards and protocols.

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

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

Additional Requirements:

The following conditions are not required at the time of application but must be provided prior to your start date.

•    A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license or an equivalent Canadian license.  
o    For more information on determining license equivalencies, exchanging a non-Alberta license, or information on licensed driver training schools.
•    A valid Standard First Aid certificate with CPR certification (Level C).
•    A Valid Criminal Record Check.

Related experience:
•    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.

Application Information:
•    In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
•    In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
•    Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

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 recruiting for seasonal wage position located in Lethbridge-36.25 hours per week.
•    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.

What We Offer: 
•    Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:  
o    5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays  
o    6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay 
Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts

Overall Recruitment Process and Application Requirements
Step 1 - Online application submission 
•    Resume 
o    Your resume should indicate date ranges (month and year) for all education and work experience, specifying if the experience was casual, part-time (PT), or full-time (FT), while highlighting applicable duties or achievements. 
For example, Wildland Firefighter: Apr 2019 – Aug 2019 (PT, 20 hours per week). 
•    Answer to application pre-screen questions

Step 2 – Virtual Panel Interview Assessment 
•    Applicants who successfully pass the screening phase will be invited to a virtual interview session. 
•    Interviews will consist of behavioural competency, technical and situational based questions 
•    Candidates are required to upload a copy of their completed pre-employment forms, including the academic and reference consent form and reference list containing three (3) work-related references.

Continued Roles

Step 3 – Pre-employment Checks 
•    References and post-secondary checks (if applicable) 
•    Final candidates must pass a criminal records check.

Step 4 – Extend a Job Offer 
•    Complete and provide proof that all conditions of employment have been met prior to the first day of work

Step 5 – Training and Orientation

Estimated Timelines 
•    November 30th – Application deadline, job advert is now closed 
•    Mid December– Virtual interview sessions commence 
•    January to March– Job offers are extended  
•    April to May – Training is scheduled, and orientation begins

All chosen candidates will be required to successfully complete mandatory training. Training is scheduled for April 2026. Site Leads will also be required to attend Decontamination Training in mid-April.

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.

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/